Santa Monica is a laid-back, beachside oasis that feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Though it has traditionally been rather touristy due to its scenic, coastal landscape ...

Prominent streamer Valkyrae opened up about why she moves to a new address every single year following a terrifying incident with a stranger during a broadcast at the Santa Monica Pier. The ordeal ...

March 7, 2025 -- The Santa Monica College (SMC) Board last month appointed a local businessman with a long history of civic involvement to fill the seat vacated after Barry Snell was elected to the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Three popular Twitch streamers got death threats while they were live streaming on the Santa Monica Pier recently. Streamers Valkyrae, Cinna and Emiru were followed by a man during the stream who ...

MONTEREY – The Monterey Peninsula Airport District has been working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to bring staffing and facilities to the Monterey Regional Airport for the last few ...

A trio of female internet celebrities were harassed on the Santa Monica Pier this week during a late night live stream event. Emily Schunk, Rachell Hoffstetter and Brittany Watts were all ...

Matt Moffitt is a contributing editor and expert in getting the most out of credit cards and points (he has at least 25 cards in his wallet at any given time). Originally from Sydney, Australia, he ...

As flyers see a rise in seat squatters on airplanes, other travelers believe that negotiating a swap is a better alternative to robbing assigned seats. Still, it appears not everyone agrees with ...

My emotions soared as high as the Ferris wheel I was riding. Spinning around in a small carriage with a unique bird’s-eye view of a high-scoring A-League match was a surprisingly surreal experience.

Valkyrae, Emiru, and Cinna faced harassment from a stream sniper during their Sis-A-Thon IRL stream. The group decided to end the marathon early, but have confirmed that they are safe. Stream ...

These TikTokers proved there is still such a thing as a luxury flight experience — but even they couldn't predict it. Before reaching the gate for their Southwest Airlines flight back home to Phoenix ...