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Inside/Outside – Opportunities and Choices at 5th & Arizona

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/28/2020 - 16:17
Tonight, the City Council will take next steps in the redevelopment of a 2.57-acre site at the corner of 5th/Arizona in downtown Santa Monica. Purchased with public funds, the site combines nine contiguous parcels,
Opportunities and Choices at 5th & Arizona

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/28/2020 - 05:28
What do they tell us about our choices today? Movi(e)ng targets   Discussion of purchasing and redeveloping the 5th/Arizona site was already underway in the late 1990s/early 2000 when I was on the City Council.
Young Collegians ready for celebration

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/27/2020 - 19:15
Thanks to a collaboration between Santa Monica College and the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, high-school freshmen have enjoyed the opportunity to earn college credits while they are still working to receive a high school diploma.
Public Safety Reform Committee: Listening Session
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/27/2020 - 15:29
Join Santa Monica community members, members of the Public Safety Reform Advisory Committee, and members of City of Santa Monica staff on Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m. for a community listening session.
Racism, discrimination, identity to be discussed Tuesday during Samohi panel

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 07/25/2020 - 16:06
Santa Monica High School will hold a panel discussion at 5 p.m. Tuesday to provide a chance for the community to hear directly from students and community members who have experienced racially charged attacks on and beyond school grounds.
Your Column Here – Stay Home, Stay Safe
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 07/25/2020 - 11:56
Likewise, the number of intensive care unit beds could be exhausted sometime in July. Santa Monica’s case count has surpassed 400. These benchmarks are a signal that we are very much still in ...
SMMUSD affirms commitment to anti-racism

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/24/2020 - 16:19
Malibu Unified School District confirmed its commitment to anti-racism in a letter Thursday addressed to parents, guardians and staff.
Al Fresco

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/24/2020 - 16:18
Al Fresco bike and/or parking lanes outdoor retail program
Laughing Matters – A War Time President, Then and Now

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/24/2020 - 16:10
Our then President, Franklin Roosevelt, desperately wanted to help England but his hands were tied, primarily by the “America First” movement. (Which still exists today as part of Donald Trump’s base.
COVID-19 becomes County’s second leading cause of death

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/23/2020 - 16:45
COVID-19 is rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous health conditions in Los Angeles and the disease is now the second leading cause of death countywide.
Bloom’s Bills: Just Developer Giveaways

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/23/2020 - 16:07
State Assemblymember Richard Bloom could be working on creating more affordable housing in Santa Monica. Instead, when the California legislature returns from recess July 27, Bloom will be advocating for dense luxury housing,
SMMUSD provides updates on various facility projects

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/23/2020 - 16:05
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District provided an update this week on its various construction projects that were made possible by previously approved bond measures. “As planning for Fall 2020 instruction and future improvements to our schools ...
Kids Donate Supplies
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/22/2020 - 19:02
Kids from Santa Monica High School, Granada High School, and Nobel Middle School celebrated 4th of July by helping other students in need While neighborhoods scaled back on the 4th of July celebration due to the rising number of Coronavirus cases ...
SMMUSD revises permit policies

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/22/2020 - 16:03
Malibu Unified School District has revised its interdistrict permit policies and is now requiring an annual verification process for students who wish to retain a permit heading into future school years.
Fire Departments stay alert for COVID exposures

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/22/2020 - 16:03
Fire Departments across Los Angeles County are launching an educational outreach campaign to encourage firefighters to remain vigilant about COVID-19 protections while on calls and in their stations.
Covid surge linked to holiday weekend
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/21/2020 - 16:11
Of the 2,232 confirmed COVID-19 cases currently hospitalized, 26% of these people are confirmed cases in the ICU and 19% are confirmed cases on ventilators. Santa Monica has reported 554 cases.
Housing Bills Will Bring Upheaval to Family Homes, Zoning and Local Plans

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/21/2020 - 16:11
Sacramento lawmakers on July 27 will begin voting on controversial land-use and housing bills that rushed through initial approvals, and which critics say promote unaffordability during the worst housing crisis in state history.
Man arrested for assaulting police offer during May 31 riot
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/20/2020 - 23:43
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 Santa Monica on May 31. According to SMPD, the large glass ...
Council abandons board reorganizing ballot measure

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/20/2020 - 18:43
The City Council has abandoned plans to amend the city charter this year that would have restructured authorization for various boards and commissions.
Santa Monica Conservancy announces 2020 Preservation Awards winners

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/20/2020 - 16:24
The Santa Monica Conservancy recently recognized eight exemplary contributors who excelled in preserving Santa Monica’s architectural and cultural heritage thanks to work related to restoration, adaptive reuse or renovation.