<a
href="//www.dmca.com/Protection/Status.aspx?ID=78995c95-a6eb-4561-a14a-21a08680fdc9"
title="DMCA.com Protection Status" class="dmca-badge" target="_blank"> <img src
="https://images.dmca.com/Badges/dmca_protected_sml_120m.png?ID=78995c95-a6eb-4561-a14a-21a08680fdc9"
  alt="DMCA.com Protection Status" /></a>  <script
src="https://images.dmca.com/Badges/DMCABadgeHelper.min.js"> </script>

West Hollywood Opens Applications For Cultural Ambassador Roles

April 16, 2026 · Staff

Photo courtesy of City of West Hollywood Facebook page.

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On April 14, the city of West Hollywood announced on its Facebook page that it opened applications for two cultural ambassador roles: Drag Laureate and the City Poet Laureate.

According to a post, the laureates act as ambassadors for West Hollywood’s arts community, which involves engaging with the community and organizing public events. It also involves putting on performances.

The deadline to apply to become City Poet Laureate is May 13, and the deadline to apply to become Drag Laureate is May 6.

By Daniel Diquinzio

UCLA PD Announces OCCS Safety Training Program

WESTWOOD—The UCLA PD announced on its Facebook page on April 15 that it launched the OCCS Training Program — a new initiative bringing UCLA's safety experts directly impact the public. The program pairs the Office of Emergency Management and UCPD…

The Misfit Restaurant In Santa Monica Closes

SANTA MONICA—On April 14, The Misfit Bar located at 225 Santa Monica Boulevard, in the Clock Tower building announced that it will close its doors on April 18. The restaurant was a provides gourmet food and drinks. LGO and its…

Actor Robert Englund Earns Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—The boogeyman, Freddy Krueger portrayed by Robert Englund earned his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, October 31. Englund portrayed the infamous night stalker that had the power to kill people in their dreams in the…

Negotiations To Use Santa Monica Pier Begin

SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, December 9, the Santa Monica City Council met in a closed session related to the future use of the Santa Monica Pier and the beach lot around it. Five topics on the agenda included discussion on the…

Search For Alleged Missing Person At Caballero Canyon Trail Concludes

TOPANGA CANYON/MULHOLLAND—On Tuesday, August 5, the Los Angeles Fire Department conducted a search pertaining to a possible missing person. The incident was reported at 8:17 a.m. The LAFD Ground and Air performed a comprehensive search of remote terrain near Caballero…

Formerly Extinct Frogs Return to Santa Monica Mountains

SANTA MONICA—The red-legged frog, scientific name Rana draytonii, which is considered to be extinct and is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Now, 600 tadpoles of this type of frog are swimming in streams in the Santa Monica…