A measure proposing the increase of fees on property sales worth more than $5 million will appear on November ballots after a unanimous vote by Santa Monica City Council this week.
Glasses clink, candles flicker, and the cool ocean breeze sweeps by carrying hints of fresh rosemary and garlic. This is not the scene of a pre-COVID fantasy, but the serene new courtyard Chef Andrea Inio transported his restaurant to a mere three days after learning his recently reopened dining room must close indefinitely.
Volunteers, food and hungry families are all being sought out by a group of former PTA moms who are interested in little more than assisting those who find themselves in need during the current pandemic.
My name is Emma Crawford. I am a rising junior at Santa Monica High School, where I am heavily involved in the music program. I play oboe in the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, and flute in the marching band, and during my frequent participation in ...
The City of Santa Monica has won its appeal in the voting rights case that could have upended local elections. Under the ruling issued Thursday, Santa Monica’s at-large election system was ...
First, the birth of NOTEWORTHY. I credit you, dear readers, and our illustrious, wise part-owner of the Santa Monica Daily Press, Todd James. Every time I would throw something about music into my CURIOUS CITY column, I would hear from people that I should ...
Nita is a Santa Monica resident who received an unsettling phone call last week — the caller said that someone diagnosed with COVID-19 had identified her as someone the person had close contact with before receiving the positive test result.
Negotiations concerning a proposed project at 4th and Arizona, known as The Plaza at Santa Monica, are set to resume after a vote by City Council Tuesday night.
“I always tried to hide who I was. I would straighten my hair and I would wear tons of makeup”. “It’s difficult growing up in Santa Monica predominantly around people with a higher socioeconomic status. I have received controversial statements ...
The Santa Monica Police Department responded to a radio call reporting a man on the beach who was in possession of a holstered firearm on his hip. SMPD officers also received additional information that the subject was possibly brandishing the gun ...
On June 9, 2020, the Santa Monica City Council unanimously affirmed the Obama Foundation’s Mayor’s Pledge and agreed to review its police use of force policies; engage the community by including a diverse range of input, experiences, and stories in its ...
Let’s take a quote: “They are absolutely determined to eliminate single-family zoning, destroy the value of houses and communities already built” This must be a Santa Monica homeowner ...
Local CYCLEBAR franchise owner, Steph Sklar-Mulcahy said the reversal was “pretty devastating” since she spent lots of time and money to make her Santa Monica and Culver City studios COVID ...
My ID #A059880 is available for adoption at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter, located at 1640 Ninth Street in Santa Monica. The shelter is closed to the public, and adoptions are by appointment ...
Santa Monica public libraries and recreation services remain closed as they uphold social distancing regulations, but a push for independent, online learning and emergency community support has ...
That city government should be transparent and City Council and staff should respectfully listen to residents before deciding things. That the streets should be safe. Our tax money spent judiciously.
At the outbreak of COVID-19, native Westside resident Gaby Cornejo was studying in Great Britain, stressing on how she would make it home to the United States. Today, the rising senior finds herself a college student in Missouri,
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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
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.
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’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 ...
“(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 ...
“That doesn’t mean gather elsewhere,” Garcetti tweeted. “This is serious. Stay home and save lives.” Santa Monica also closed beach parking Sunday in an attempt to keep people away, while Long Beach shut down dog parks, playgrounds, picnic areas and basketball courts Sunday. “Seriously people, you need to practice social distancing ...
UCLA remained a championship contender this season despite losing five of 10 starters, a senior class that shepherded the program from its infancy when players were still driving to Santa Monica to practice. Now the Bruins are enjoying a $1-million renovation to on-campus Mapes Beach. With four total courts, the facility is a perfect place for ...