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Letter to the Editor – Slaughter on Main Street

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/06/2020 - 16:11
Santa Monica’s Main Street businesses are suffering greatly from COVID shutdowns and all agree something must be done—after all, the City is losing much needed revenue while restaurants risk going out of business altogether.
The teacher who said no to Harvard to stay at Samohi

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/06/2020 - 16:10
Toumayan declined an opportunity to teach at Harvard University in order to have a greater impact right here in her own community.
SMMUSD announces potential learning models for next year

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/06/2020 - 16:05
Malibu Unified School District has revealed three potential scenarios for the reopening of local schools this coming August, but a final determination has not been made yet, according to district leaders.
Curious City – Action Needed, Not Studies

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 16:03
Studies have shown that 15-20 percent of those hit by rubber bullets suffer permanent injuries. And yes, some die. What are the SMPD guidelines for its use? Were they followed? Rubber bullets, fired at your fellow residents,
Tentative ruling favors City Hall in voting rights case

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 16:02
A court of appeals issued a tentative ruling Tuesday that if made final, would reverse a previous order forcing Santa Monica to change the format of its city council elections.
Appeal court issues tentative ruling overturning voting rights lawsuit

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 00:01
A court of appeals has issued a tentative ruling overturning the trial court’s order that would force Santa Monica to move to district based elections.
Reward for police car arson

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 06/30/2020 - 21:14
The Santa Monica Police Department with the assistance of the FBI is seeking the public’s help in identifying the above depicted individual who was involved in the arson of a Santa Monica police vehicle.
Case spike could delay reopening efforts

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 06/30/2020 - 16:06
Coronavirus infections are growing in Los Angeles County and local officials are warning residents of more danger in the future unless immediate steps are taken to bring the infection under control.
Hostel looking to expand

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 06/30/2020 - 16:05
Hostelling International operates the facility and claims on their website that it is the largest purpose-built hostel in the country. The Rapp Saloon, built in 1875 is Santa Monica’s first landmarked building.
City prepares for oral arguments in CRVA lawsuit

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 06/30/2020 - 15:02
It’s been more than four years since the City of Santa Monica was named as a defendant in a voting rights lawsuit, but attorneys for the city and Pico Neighborhood Association are due back in court at 1 p.
Local beats grandmaster to win national chess tournament

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 06/29/2020 - 16:08
Danial Asaria beat his first grandmaster in a chess tournament when he was 15-years-old, but the recent Santa Monica High School graduate has a number of accomplishments — on and off the board — that one may find even more impressive.
SMMUSD agrees to bargaining agreement with union

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 06/29/2020 - 16:05
Malibu Classroom Teachers Association have agreed to new terms in their collective bargaining agreement, which was set to expire Tuesday, June 30.
Public Safety Reform for Santa Monica? Not If, But When and How

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 19:58
How will this play out in Santa Monica, if at all? Based upon recent City Council meetings, there are strong indications that our City Government is a willing participant on that path – and that our Interim City Manager Lane Dilg gets it and is thinking strategically to help ensure it happens.
Residents identify “Hate Speech” around Santa Monica

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 06/27/2020 - 16:14
It’s been about a week since Santa Monica residents gathered to speak against injustices in the community, but locals have discovered swastikas, a vandalized Pride flag and white paint that was used to deface multiple Black Lives Matters murals throughout the city,
Former City Manager opposes Plaza project

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 06/27/2020 - 16:14
Former City Manager Rick Cole is advocating for Council to abandon current plans for a large-scale development on city owned property downtown and instead is advising City Hall to pursue a new idea with more housing and less office space.
Local Entrepreneur dies at 48

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 06/27/2020 - 16:14
Local entrepreneur, extreme sportsman and original Dogtown local Mike Vaughan passed away suddenly on June 18th. He was 48 years old.
Inside/Outside – Public Safety Reform for Santa Monica? Not If, But When and How

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 06/27/2020 - 16:14
How will this play out in Santa Monica, if at all? Based upon recent City Council meetings, there are strong indications that our City Government is a willing participant on that path – and that our Interim City Manager Lane Dilg gets it and is thinking strategically to help ensure it happens.
Letter to the Editor – Where’s the Library

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 06/27/2020 - 16:13
Needed Librarian in Public Services and Youth Services for over 20 years at SMPL, now on unpaid leave, I read with deep sadness and a heavy heart my LOL colleagues’ heartfelt messages to the City. These dedicated and talented professionals,
Applications open of Council appointment

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 06/26/2020 - 16:07
Individuals seeking a temporary appointment to the Santa Monica City council have until July 7 to submit their applications.
Samohi students find voice, leadership in JSA

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 06/26/2020 - 16:03
Since its founding in 1934, Junior State of America has sought to help students build leadership skills, learn civil debate, and strengthen their community engagement through volunteering and activism.