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Noteworthy – Small Talk Redux
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/07/2020 - 22:17
He has lived in Santa Monica for 34 years and wouldn’t live anywhere else in the world. Really. Send love and/or rebuke to him at therealmrmusic@gmail.com
Laughing Matters – Fan Mail and Hate Mail
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/07/2020 - 18:35
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Running for change
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/07/2020 - 08:00
A 5K run is 3.1 miles. One can accomplish the feat by traveling from Veterans Park in Culver City down to the Santa Monica Pier or by leaving Palisades Park and heading towards Venice’s famed ...
Man arrested for Reed Park stabbing

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/06/2020 - 23:33
SMPD arrested James for attempted murder. Courtesy photo. The Santa Monica Police Department has arrested a man for stabbing a homeless person in Reed Park. Officers were called to the park at about 8:50 a.
Curious City – YOU. YES, YOU. TIME’S UP.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/06/2020 - 21:02
(And our Toddler-in-Chief certainly would.) I hate what they have done to Santa Monica. I don’t hate them, any of them. Not even Pam O’Connor. Never have. Every once in a while I do note that ...
Amidst the pandemic challenges of homelessness continue to rise

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/06/2020 - 16:03
Santa Monica’s largest homeless services provider is adapting to challenges created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but officials said the region’s homeless crisis is likely to get worse as the disease ripples through the local economy.
SMMUSD likely to change school start date

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/06/2020 - 16:03
Malibu Unified School District announced a possible change to the start of the school year in a letter sent to parents Wednesday afternoon.
New nonprofit looks to address teen reading problems
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:32
The Santa Monica-based nonprofit Teen Readers Society launched this week to help create a new generation of readers, but Executive Director Judit Langh said the various programs and research-based ...
What’s the Point? – Lockdown Do-over
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/06/2020 - 03:02
This weekend as I was walking dogs with my friend on the bluffs over Santa Monica beaches, it was obvious that there’s a high level of non-compliance with the wearing of masks. The sand was ...
Curious City – KEEP US SAFE!

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 08/05/2020 - 16:13
(The House is not the problem.) Our City Council? Straight F-s. No make-up test, no summer school, no promotion to the next grade. They must all be sent home. They have been very bad. While Donald Trump is killing us,
Santa Monica native chosen for Television Academy’s Summer Fellows Program

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 08/05/2020 - 16:04
Caroline Ho, who grew up in Santa Monica and graduated from Samohi, has been selected to participate in the Television Academy’s prestigious Summer Fellows Program.
Council agrees to adapt transportation services

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 08/05/2020 - 16:04
In response to recent budget cuts and the Covid-19 pandemic, Santa Monica City Council approved changes to the municipal code that relate to a number of transportation services in the city.
Man arrested for assaulting police officer during May 31 riot
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 08/05/2020 - 04:06
The Santa Monica Police Department has arrested Drew Miller for throwing a full 40-ounce glass bottle at the back of the head of a peace officer during the civil unrest and rioting in the City of ...
Public Safety committee holds first community listening session

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/04/2020 - 16:05
The recently formed Public Safety Reform Advisory Committee held its first community listening session last Thursday to hear from residents who described their experiences with local police officers and recommended public safety changes they would like to see instituted in the city.
What’s the Point? – Road Trippin’ And California Dreamin’

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/04/2020 - 16:04
Life in Southern California is pretty amazing and we’re lucky to be able to live in a beautiful part of it. I was reminded of just how awesome it is to be here this weekend as I took a quick road trip up the coast – but first a couple examples of modern corporate incompetence and one of excellence.
Ippudo Ramen joins list of shuttered Santa Monica businesses

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 08/03/2020 - 16:13
The popular ramen restaurant “Ippudo Ramen” has shuttered after nearly 2 years of occupying its space on second street, but it’s far from the only commercial property that’s been forced to close during the Covid-19 pandemic.
City services: What’s opening soon?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 08/03/2020 - 16:05
City Hall remains closed but some of Santa Monica’s essential services and departments are planning to open this week.
Local retailers continue to peddle through the hardships created by COVD-19
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 08/03/2020 - 16:02
Ron Durgin, owner of The Bike Center in Downtown Santa Monica, has experienced many of the same challenges faced by his peers in the bike industry, but the longtime businessman believes he has made positive strides to keep his business going strong in ...
Belmar History + Art Project Sculpture Designs Approved and Revealed
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 08/02/2020 - 16:02
Courtesy image. The final designs of the Belmar History + Art Project have been revealed by the City of Santa Monica, and artist April Banks said she is excited to begin work on a life-sized ...
Resident files complaint related to May 31st arrest
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/01/2020 - 18:59
Only a few hours after allegedly being shot with rubber bullets by the Long Beach Police Department on Sunday, May 31, Brandon Smith returned home to Santa Monica hoping to settle down after a ...

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Shaq’s daughter Amirah O’Neal commits to LSU, joining her brother

Sat, 04/18/2020 - 20:00
Nearly three decades later, the O’Neals are back on the Bayou. Two of them. First, Shareef O’Neal, the oldest son of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, transferred to LSU. And now his daughter
Why the A’s should rethink their radio silence once baseball returns

Sat, 04/18/2020 - 00:43
The A’s eliminated conventional radio after testing the waters with a number of stations., but the climate has changed due to the coronavirus. A new round of negotiations could be productive.
Shaquille O'Neal's daughter, Amirah O'Neal, will join her brother by playing basketball at LSU

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 22:21
The legacy of Shaquille O'Neal at LSU already got a boost with UCLA transfer Shareef O'Neal, his oldest son, signing with the Tigers for next season, but he won't be the only O'Neal family member headed to Baton Rouge in 2020.
Shaq's Daughter Amirah O'Neal Commits to LSU Basketball, Will Join Bro Shareef

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 17:11
As for Amirah (who's 6'3" tall) -- SHE'S LEGIT -- averaging 17.2 points per game during her high school career at Crossroads in Santa Monica. She was also an Honorable Mention to the MaxPreps 2019 California All-State Girls Basketball Team. Shareef -- who recently announced he was transferring to LSU after a short stint at UCLA -- he's VERY ...
No baseball or beaches: Virus upends usual Calif. summer

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 00:52
While it’s uncertain when life as we knew it will return, it’s clear this summer will be like no other. Newsom’s sobering message this week has foreshadowed warm days without large outdoor concerts, rides at amusement parks or trips to the coast.
NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis Dies at 85: 'He Was a Legend Both On and Off the Field'

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 00:30
Football legend and NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis has died at the age of 85. © Provided by People The retired athlete had been hospitalized for about a month with kidney failure
Packers Hall of Fame DE Willie Davis dead at 85

Wed, 04/15/2020 - 22:42
The Packers confirmed Davis' death to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, as did his former teammate and fellow hall member, Dave Robinson. Davis died in a Santa Monica, California hospital. His wife, Carol, told the Packers her husband had been hospitalized for about a month with kidney failure and passed away peacefully. "The Green ...
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Packer great Willie Davis dies at 85

Wed, 04/15/2020 - 21:10
Willie Davis, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end and one of the most-famous members of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers dynasty, died Wednesday morning at a Santa Monica, California hospital.
Packers legend Willie Davis dies at 85

Wed, 04/15/2020 - 20:33
Willie Davis, one of the defensive cornerstones of the Lombardi dynasty and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died early Wednesday morning at a Santa Monica, Calif., hospital. He was 85. Davis played for the Packers from 1960 to 1969 and started at left defensive end on all five of Vince Lombardi's NFL championship teams. Davis never ...
Willie Davis, Hall of Fame defensive lineman who helped Packers win first two Super Bowls, dies at 85

Wed, 04/15/2020 - 15:48
The Packers confirmed Davis’ death to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, as did his former teammate and fellow hall member, Dave Robinson. Davis died in a Santa Monica, California hospital. His wife, Carol, told the Packers her husband had been hospitalized for about a month with kidney failure and passed away peacefully.
Joe Montana Hypes Up Adapt Brands' New Hemp-Infused Coconut Water

Tue, 04/14/2020 - 23:55
Adapt Brands, a Santa Monica, California-based health and wellness company advised by Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana, recently launched a new line of
Giants and A’s in same division? MLB’s latest reported plan full of holes

Sat, 04/11/2020 - 01:04
As baseball continues to chart plans for an abbreviated season, the latest reported proposal includes a radical realignment that would place the Giants and A’s in the same division. But there are complications.
Missing baseball during coronavirus shutdown? Here are 10 books to fill the void

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 14:05
He has covered 27 World Series, 19 Wimbledons and many other major events, including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
Glendale Community College women’s basketball receives conference honors

Mon, 03/30/2020 - 20:35
Glendale’s lone conference loss was on the road to L.A. Valley, 65-40. Glendale closed out conference play winning five straight and clinched its second consecutive title on a game-winning three-pointer from Rouse in a 51-48 win over Santa Monica on Feb. 19. “Coaching awards are a product of team success,” said Weiss, who was also named ...
Orange County girls water polo coach of the year: Rosary’s Rory Bevins

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 18:41
“(The new Servite pool) has been a huge blessing.” The Royals’ speed and quick transitions shined in a 12-6 victory against Santa Monica in the semifinals in the expansive waters of the Woollett Aquatics Center. In the finals, Bevins showed his flexibility and understanding of matchups by mixing in a quick-entry, 2-meter attack with ...