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Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 19:52
Schools contending with soaring student mental health needs and other challenges have been struggling to determine just how much the pandemic is to blame
SMMUSD projects a loss of 300 students in budget update

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 19:26
Those wishing to comment virtually on the school board budget must submit an online form and those in person must turn in a request to speak.
California eyes penalties for oil companies’ big profits
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 16:00
California could become the first state to fine big oil companies for making too much money, a reaction to the industry’s supersized profits following a summer of record-high gas prices in the nation’s most populous state.
Crime watch: Bad roommate

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 23:00
Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On […]
Bring Your Pooch to the City of Malibu’s Santa Paws, a Holiday Celebration for Dogs and Their Humans

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 23:00
Join the City of Malibu for furry, holiday fun for two-legged and four-legged community members at Santa Paws, a Holiday Celebration for Dogs and Their Humans on Sunday, 11, […]
As COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Rise, Boosters and Masking in Indoor Public Spaces Strongly Recommended

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 23:00
The county’s case rate is now 185 new cases per 100,000 people, and the COVID-19 hospital admission rate is 11.9 per 100,000 people, moving the CDC community level designation from […]
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur Introduces First Two Bills on Swearing In Day

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 23:00
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-West Hollywood) has introduced AB 3, the California Offshore Wind Energy and Jobs Act, to facilitate and expedite offshore wind energy projects necessary to combat climate
Preparing for the worst

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 21:03
The Christmas tree is up at the Loews Hotel. The ribbons are out, the holiday songs are being piped onto the Promenade. And Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa are right around […]
After housing element debacle, implementation work begins

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 20:29
Ongoing discussions about the Housing Element will continue on Dec. 7 following controversy over adoption of the rules.
Donations, and homes, needed for shelter pets

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 19:26
County agencies want to find homes for shelter pets but they also need food donations for the animals in their care.
Crime watch – Verbal altercation

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 19:17
Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On […]
Interim superintendent appointment coming Dec. 15

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 01:30
SMMUSD Board will address Dr. Ben Drati's unexpected departure by appointing an interim and beginning the search process for a full time replacement.
Santa Monica biotech company acquired by AstraZeneca

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 01:28
AstraZeneca will acquire Santa Monica-headquartered Neogene Therapeutics for $320 million and both companies said they want to retain local jobs.
Cross Country runners make finals

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 01:25
Race: For the first time in Samohi’s Cross-country history, the Varsity girls traveled to Fresno this past weekend and ran in the Division 1 State Finals. Phoebe Benun placed 6th […]
Samohi Students Make a Splash with Plankton Science Experiment

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 12/05/2022 - 23:00
There’s a big world waiting to be discovered. By exploring what’s in their backyard Santa Monica High School students learned the importance of ocean conservation and how math and science […]
Samohi Student Earns Rare Perfect Score on Advanced Placement Exam

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 12/05/2022 - 23:00
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) has congratulated Santa Monica High School (Samohi) senior, Maya Knauf, for earning a rare perfect score on the Advanced Placement (AP) English Language
SMMUSD Presents Holiday Visual and Performing Arts Events 2022

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 12/05/2022 - 23:00
Visual and performing arts programs in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District schedule a number of concerts and events throughout the holiday season that are open to the public at […]
SMC Wind Ensemble Presents Concert December 11
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 12/05/2022 - 23:00
The Santa Monica College Music Department will present a concert featuring the SMC Wind Ensemble. The concert will be held on Sunday, December 11, at 2 p.m. in The Broad […]
SMC Concert Chorale and SMC Chamber Choir Present Live “SMC’s Seasons Celebration” Concert Dec. 9

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 12/05/2022 - 23:00
The Santa Monica College Music Department is pleased to present the SMC Concert Chorale and SMC Chamber Choir in “SMC’s Seasons Celebration.” Under the direction of SMC music instructor Jeremiah […]
SMC Opera Theatre Presents “Operatastic!” December 10

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 12/05/2022 - 23:00
The Santa Monica College Opera Theatre will present “Operatastic! Opera for Everyone.” The evening of scenes and arias offers a chance for the whole family to enjoy beautiful moments from […]