He’s trying a similar case against Huntington Beach in August that he expects will be resolved in favor of the plaintiffs, who argue that as in Santa Monica, the city’s at-large elections dilute Latino residents’ vote and prevent them from being able to elect a candidate of their choice. He thinks that the city will appeal as many times as it can.
Curated, Global, Hometown News for the City and Citizens of Santa Monica California
CalMatters on MSN.com
People and Places:Election ~ Politics ~ Joslyn Art Museum
Election ~ Politics ~ Joslyn Art Museum
The Manila Times
MICSC expands access to Nociscan beyond Beverly Hills now available in Santa Monica
The Real Deal
A swank office building in Santa Monica owned by JPMorgan has some lively new tenants alongside the likes of Amazon.com: kids.
Eater LA on MSN.com
Pizza, Milaneses, salads, and raw seafood shine at Cosetta, the versatile new California Italian restaurant from Zach PollackPeople and Places:Los Angeles ~ Italy ~ Santa Monica
Los Angeles ~ Italy ~ Santa Monica
The Manila Times
Dr. Gary Brown offers expert individual, pre-marital, and marriage counseling in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills to help clients build stronger relationships. With a career rooted in fostering healthy relationships and emotional well-being,
Los Angeles Times on MSN.com
After the Palisades fire upended the education of thousands of students in and around the coastal enclave, Santa Monica relaxed rules so that displaced schools could move there.People and Places:Santa Monica ~ Los Angeles Times ~ Child
Santa Monica ~ Los Angeles Times ~ ChildSanta Monica Daily Press
More than 20 Los Angeles County Sheriff's stations will boycott the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay in protest of what they call the wrongful prosecution of Deputy Trevor Kirk. The unprecedented move,
The New York Times
In recent weeks, hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and other animals have turned up in the sand dead or seriously ill, alarming rescuers and beachgoers alike.
Santa Monica Daily Press
A coalition of Topanga community groups will hold a rally on March 30 to advocate for the reopening of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, which has been closed since recent fires and subsequent mudslides made the road impassable.
Santa Monica Daily Press
For years California has been stuck in a recurring fight between legislators who want the state to turbocharge new home construction and legislators determined to defend a landmark environmental protection law.
NBC Los Angeles on MSN.com
Heal the Bay, an environmentally focused nonprofit organization, tested 116 known pollutants and found many harmful heavy metals in the waters.People and Places:Santa Monica Bay ~ Marine biology ~ Heavy metal
Santa Monica Bay ~ Marine biology ~ Heavy metal
CBS News on MSN.com
A pursuit suspect ran onto the Santa Monica Pier after leading Simi Valley police on a cross-county chase. The Simi Valley Police Department started chasing the stolen work van in Ventura County and into LA County.People and Places:Santa Monica Pier ~ Suspect ~ Allegation
Santa Monica Pier ~ Suspect ~ Allegation
Santa Monica Daily Press
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was rocked by five high-level departures on Tuesday in the latest turmoil for the nation's top public health agency. The departures were announced at a meeting of agency senior leaders.
Santa Monica Daily Press
AM I ONLY tossing in these occasional political announcements because I no longer write my CURIOUS CITY column on a regular basis? No. Trump’s chaos directly affects the arts. One example: he ...
Santa Monica Daily Press
When I saw the headlines about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom,” I rolled my eyes. Media outlets buzzed with criticism. He was pandering to the right, giving platforms ...
Santa Monica Daily Press
The U.S. Postal Service is facing an uncertain future after the resignation this week of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the suggestion by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency,
Santa Monica Daily Press
Friday saw a contentious battle for first place in the Boys & Girls Club intra-district 4th/5th Grade Girls Basketball Final. A “hybrid” team consisting of six SMASH students and two Roosevelt Elementary students clawed their way to victory against a conglomerate team from the Mar Vista Gardens Boys & Girls Club and McKinley Elementary.
Observer
In addition to posh hotel bars with design-forward decor and moody backdrops, Santa Monica is also home to cozy watering holes where long-time locals gather for a dirty martini under moonlight or
Santa Monica Daily Press
Montana Ave celebrated all things healthy last week with their annual Wellness Walk. Participating businesses, including Peet’s Coffee, hosted tables along the street with giveaways and information. P
Santa Monica Daily Press
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman has reinstated the death penalty as a prosecutorial option in murder cases with special circumstances, ending the previous administration's blanket prohibition on capital punishment.
Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports
Downstairs has the super cool theater, game room and bar overlooking the indoor sports arena that is perfect for two pickleball courts, a padel court, volleyball or huge entertaining opportunities. An elegant elevator provides access to everything.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Friday saw a contentious battle for first place in the Boys & Girls Club intra-district 4th/5th Grade Girls Basketball Final. A “hybrid” team consisting of six SMASH students and two Roosevelt Elementary students clawed their way to victory against a conglomerate team from the Mar Vista Gardens Boys & Girls Club and McKinley Elementary.
- Stars have been everywhere this week. Kathy Bates attends a special screening at PaleyFest in L.A., while Elizabeth Olsen steps out in New York. Meanwhile, William Shatner is spotted at an event in Las Vegas, and Ludacris smiles for the cameras at a basketball game in Atlanta. In Miami, J Balvin performs for fans.
- Veteran from Southport wants to close UCLA's baseball field and stop IU from playing there. Why? Bob Rosebrock says: "A soldier’s duty is never done"
- Alena Johnson earned her second win of the year, tossing five innings and striking out six as Santa Barbara City College earned a 22-1, five-inning
A beloved local basketball coach known as "Coach Mike" is the glue keeping his young basketball team together after dealing with the Palisades Fire.People and Places:Basketball Coach ~ Los Angeles ~ KABC-TV
- Women’s rugby is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and the Santa Monica Women’s Rugby team is tearing up the turf, welcoming players of all levels. Beyond the great workout and
This game highlighted by a late game tying penalty kick from St. Augustine’s Anthony Bravence and the Saints going 5-5 in penalties for the win. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Santa Monica Daily Press
One local boys soccer unit is one game away from a CIF Southern Section Division tournament crown, while another has eyes set on the regional bracket. On Friday, the Saint Monica Mariners boys soccer squad will be facing off with Chadwick for the CIF-SS Division 8 championship,
Santa Monica Daily Press
For Crossroads, the boys’ soccer defeat to Santa Monica took place just days after the school’s girls’ basketball unit lost its first round Division 2AA matchup to Beckman, 52-41.
The Palisades boys team carries on after a devastating blow to their lives. On Thursday, they got a boost from Steve Kerr and JJ Redick.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Despite a break in the action from the devastating wildfires, high school sports has come back in a big way for some units as the postseason nears. On the hardwood and soccer field alike, both Samohi and Saint Monica squads were forced to take a weeklong break as the Palisades Fire raged to the north.
As part of their trip to Los Angeles to face USC and UCLA, the Wisconsin men's basketball team took time to give back to the local community, in an effort to make an impact off the court. On Monday, the Badgers visited the Westside Food Bank in Santa Monica,
Spend the first day of the new year at the movies, watching football game or shopping at the mall. Here's a list of all the places that are open.
- How does a former Santa Monica College (SMC) football player find himself on the red carpet alongside celebrities likes Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome and Matt Damon? Chimechi Oparanozie was SMC’s 2018 Athlete of the Year,
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