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Study says California’s 2023 rescue from megadrought was a freak event

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/30/2024 - 19:52
Last year’s snow deluge, which quickly erased a 20 year megadrought, was a once-in-a-lifetime rescue from above, a new study has found.
Why are California pensions still invested in fossil fuel shares?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/30/2024 - 18:57
Research suggests California’s pension funds have missed out on billions by maintaining investments in fossil fuel companies. As the state Assembly considers a bill that would start the clock on divestment,
California to sell generic opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/30/2024 - 16:00
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the drug that can save someone’s life during an opioid overdose, under a deal announced Monday by Democratic Gov.
Dance Day
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/30/2024 - 16:00
Dance: For the second year in a row, the Santa Monica College (SMC) Department of Dance hosted area high school dance students for an immersive “dance day” on April 24-25, 2024. Approximately 100 students from Culver City High School,
Next generation brainstorms sustainability, climate change with local groups
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/30/2024 - 16:00
For high school students, a Sunday morning is typically a subdued one, whether that be sleeping off a night out with friends or attending church services with family. One group of student activists, however,
Ask Before You Sign – And You Probably Won’t Want To
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/30/2024 - 16:00
I expected the usual card tables outside local markets, but developers and their allies appear to have hired mercenaries going door to door against Measure GS. That costs a lot of money! What does it tell us about the motives behind the signature gathering?
$4.1 million grant available for small businesses affected by COVID and Hollywood strikes

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 19:22
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger,
SMC to host free talk by inspirational speaker Dee Hankins on May 7
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 19:04
Santa Monica College (SMC) will host renowned inspirational speaker Dee Hankins in a talk on “Life. Curveball. Homeruns. Helping Students Focus on Their Resilience.” The presentation includes an audience Q&A.
Samohi students get a taste of potential future professions

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 18:38
A crop of smart and talented youth were able to get more insight into their professional ambitions this past week.
California government has descended into secrecy

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 18:33
California, once a leader in government transparency, has descended into secrecy, making it difficult for the public to know what’s happening
SMC’s Drescher Planetarium Presents Free, Live Virtual Shows on Fridays in May
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 16:00
Santa Monica College’s John Drescher Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in May 2024 with free, live virtual shows presented online at smc.edu/planetarium. This month’s friendly shows will look at ground-based observatories,
SMC presents Applied Music Showcase May 3
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 16:00
Music Department will present the SMC Applied Music Showcase featuring students in SMC’s distinctive Applied Music Program performing songs, instrumental solos, ensemble works, and original compositions in diverse styles.
Council continues to dissect the already convoluted issue of cannabis retail
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 16:00
While the City of Santa Monica is well behind the times when it comes to allowing and regulating cannabis sales in town, officials are attempting to turn that bug into a feature by embedding social equity rules into as-yet unwritten laws that will allow recreational cannabis dispensaries into the city.
Multiple offices burglarized in Santa Monica Daily Press building
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:00
A member of the forensics team from the Santa Monica Police Department checks for DNA on the office door of the SMDP Credit: Scott Snowden An unknown suspect broke into the building that houses ...
Sammy’s Law pushes past state Senate Judiciary Committee

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:00
Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. Fighting for this bill are a group of parents who have linked their childrens’ interactions on social media platform Snapchat, run by Santa Monica-based company Snap, Inc., to drug ...
$4.1 Million Grant Program Now Available for Small and Micro Businesses Affected by COVID and 2023 Hollywood Double Strikes

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 04/27/2024 - 19:52
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger,
HOA Homefront: Officers, who does what?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 23:46
Kelly,I am a sitting board member for our HOA and we are coming up next week with our annual board election and a possible change of president (which is badly needed). As of right now, we have only three board members present out of five due to one moving away and another just resigned.
HOA Homefront – Reader Questions – Officers- Who Does What?
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 16:00
Kelly: I am a sitting board member for our HOA and we are coming up next week with our annual board election and a possible change of president (which is badly needed). As of right now, we have only 3 board members present out of 5 due to one moving away and another just resigned.
Wayfinding signs begin tentative rollout with ‘test’ kiosk placement Downtown
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 16:00
The first official on-street placement of the long-awaited digital Wayfinder Kiosk program will take place next week, according to the City of Santa Monica several months after a fully functioning prototype was made available for local residents to inspect,
After eviction, perilous housing journey comes to close for senior citizen
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 16:00
One local senior citizen who likened his fight for housing to a “death sentence” has been given a reprieve in his situation, finding at least a small bit of comfort in his new abode. This week, Santa Monica resident Scott Brutzman was able to move into a one-bedroom apartment at the Christian Towers senior living

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Everton Football Club and FIGS Announce Partnership to Bring FIGS’ Premier Healthcare Apparel to the English Premier League

Thu, 09/28/2023 - 12:00
Everton Football Club and FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand, today announced that they have enter
Santa MoniCARES Announces Second Annual “Volley-Ween” Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
Santa MoniCARES, a nonprofit dedicated to serving the community, will host its second annual “Volley-Ween” volleyball tournament, costume contest and mixer on Wednesday, October 25, in partnership with Perry’s Café and Beach Rentals.
THE ROLLING STONES AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM UP TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION RUN OF EXCLUSIVE TEAM VERSIONS OF HACKNEY DIAMONDS
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 22:16
COLLECTOR'S ITEM VINYL AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. /PRNewswire/ -- The Rolling Stones and Major League Baseball have teamed up to release limited edition vinyl of Hackney
This week’s top 25 high school football rankings by The Times

Sun, 09/24/2023 - 22:00
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school football teams in the Southland heading into Week 6. 1. MATER DEI (5-0); def. Baltimore St. Frances, 20-7; vs. Servite at Santa Ana Stadium, Friday; 1
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High school football ~ Los Angeles Times ~ High school
Redondo basketball hosts Ryse Up Fall Classic this weekend

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 23:44
The Fall high school basketball schedule is underway and the first big boys event in the South Bay tips off Saturday at Redondo with the Ryse Up Fall Classic. The two-day event begins Saturday morning. Here is the complete schedule as of Thursday afternoon
Family affair fuels local water polo program

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/18/2023 - 19:55
In his 27th season at Santa Monica High School, water polo coach Matthew Flanders has returned for one more go-around
Prep Rally: Steve Young, Andrew Luck among ex-NFL players giving back to high school football

Mon, 09/18/2023 - 16:00
Around the country, former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is head coach at St. Michael Catholic in Alabama. Hall of Famer Kurt Warner was a volunteer coach last season at Brophy Prep in Arizona. Let’s see if Tom Brady ever decides to help coach at his alma mater, Serra High in San Mateo.
How The Times’ top 25 high school football teams fared

Sat, 09/16/2023 - 09:00
A look at how the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared in Week 4 (games Friday unless noted).
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High school football ~ Los Angeles Times ~ High school
High school football live updates: Friday’s games for Week 4 in Southern California

Sat, 09/16/2023 - 03:14
Friday, September 15, as our Southern California News Group reporters provide scores, stats, videos and much more from the sidelines at tonight’s games.
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Southern California ~ Orange County Register ~ High school football
Santa Monica announces preliminary construction plan as part of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics preparations

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 08:31
Santa Monica has announced a preliminary construction plan for its hosting of beach volleyball competition during the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Santa Monica announces preliminary construction plan as part of LA 2028 Olympics preparations

Wed, 09/13/2023 - 08:32
Santa Monica has announced a preliminary construction plan for its hosting of beach volleyball competition during the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Husky Cornerback Receives His 'Rudy' Moment Against Tulsa

Mon, 09/11/2023 - 05:00
Antonio Hill was sent onto the field to make his UW football debut. They probably won't make a major motion picture about him, but Antonio Hill came away from Saturday's Washington-Tulsa football game with a story to tell.
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Tulsa ~ Rudy ~ Husky
High school football: Schedule of games for Week 4

Mon, 09/11/2023 - 00:01
The high school football schedule for games Sept. 14-16 in the Southland: Thursday, Sept. 14 CITY EAST VALLEY LEAGUE Grant at North Hollywood, 7 p.m. Sun Valley Poly at Monroe, 7 p.m. EASTERN LEAGUE Garfield at South Gate, 7:30 p.m. South East at Los Angeles Roosevelt, 7 p.m.
People and Places:
Los Angeles Times ~ High school football ~ Schedule
Ram’s blue-and-golden partnership kicks off at LMU

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/08/2023 - 16:00
The National Football League (NFL) 2023-24 regular season started on Thursday, but one franchise kicked off festivities a day early with a new partner off the field
USC Women's Basketball: Team Puts In Work For Epic Preseason Cardio

Fri, 09/08/2023 - 03:00
Top-ranked recruit Juju Watkins, a six-foot combo guard out of Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, and four-star guard Malia Samuels out of Garfield High School in Washington headline the club's incoming additions as it aims to improve its March Madness play.
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USC Trojans ~ USC Women's Basketball Team ~ Sports Illustrated