• Biden will announce the creation of two new national monuments to protect tribal lands in California

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    President Joe Biden is establishing two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes, the White House confirmed Tuesday, as Biden seeks to conserve at least 30% of U.S.
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  • After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state. But the budget
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  • Legendary Italian sandwich shop, All’antico Vinaio, coming to downtown

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    All’antico Vinaio, a rapidly growing chain of sandwich shops that originated in Italy in 1991, is preparing to open a new location at 316 Santa Monica Blvd, formally the site of Trejo's Tacos. This marks the third Los Angeles location for the Florence-based firm,
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  • Homeless man struck by car at same Wilshire intersection where veteran was killed

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    A homeless man believed to be in his late 60s was struck by a vehicle on Wilshire Boulevard on Sunday evening, but authorities say that he's expected to survive his injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 8:25pm in the 2400 block of Wilshire Blvd,
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  • ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Perez’ triumph at Golden Globes

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Brady Corbet's 215-minute postwar epic "The Brutalist" and Jacques Audiard's Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical "Emilia Perez" — won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday. The Globes,
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  • City’s Black pioneer honored with Virginia Avenue Park plaque

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    A pillar of the Santa Monica community will now be permanently featured at the place he helped create. On Dec. 21, city officials gathered at Virginia Avenue Park to unveil a plaque honoring Lloyd C.
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  • How Congress will certify Trump’s Electoral College victory on Jan. 6

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    The congressional joint session to count electoral votes on Monday is expected to be much less eventful than the certification four years ago that was interrupted by a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump who tried to stop the count and overturn the results of an election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
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  • Golden Globes 2025: Who’s nominated, hosting, presenting, the honorees, what they’ll eat and more

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    The Golden Globes will return Sunday with major star appeal thanks to a slew of big name nominees, including Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande and more.
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  • Gas prices and water fights: California environment 2024 year in review

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    California strived to maintain its environmental leadership in 2024, with voters approving a $10 billion environmental bond and the state advancing its renewable energy goals — all while navigating a major budget deficit.
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  • Tattoo studio draws you in with an elegant inking experience

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Art is in the eye of the beholder, at least that’s what Margaret Wolfe Hungerford believed in 1876, but it’s unquestionably subjective. And art takes many different forms and can be displayed in many different ways,
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  • Pedestrian safety, entertainment zones among new law efforts for 2025

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Transportation and entertainment will be two oft-discussed topics in 2025 when it comes to new laws across the state. On the roads, California will be joining 43 other states with implementing “daylighting” laws,
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  • Local wake-up call comes courtesy of the ocean

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    “For us, it’s a little bit more of showcasing our great year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in Santa Monica.” Hamilton added that water and air temperatures will both be in the high 50s, and will be chilly especially if locals don’t use ...
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  • Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Sales rose this year during the holiday shopping season even as Americans wrestled with elevated prices for many groceries and other necessities, according to new data. Holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.
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  • January at the market

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Hello and Happy New Year everyone! We are very excited to announce the 30th Anniversary of the Main Street Farmers Market. Hard to believe that this market was founded in 1995 and continues to be a favorite weekly community event.
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  • What you need to know about the spread of Bird Flu in Los Angeles

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the region's first human case of H5 bird flu last week, marking a significant development in the ongoing outbreak that had already affected several domestic cats in the area,
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  • Suspect arrested for fatal hit and run

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Police Department officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue. The victim was crossing Wilshire southbound when she was struck by a vehicle heading eastbound on Wilshire.
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  • Meeting the Mayor

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Newly installed Mayor Lana Negrete spent part of her holiday meeting constituents at the Starbucks across from City Hall. The morning included a performance by Samohi students and visits from other community leaders including Ericka Lesley.
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  • California limits junk fees: New law blocks fines for declined ATM withdrawals

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    Californians who try to withdraw money but don’t have enough in their bank accounts won’t fall deeper into a financial hole from having to pay a fine, thanks to a new state law. The law covers instances in which banks charge customers when their withdrawals are declined instantaneously,
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  • With seasonal celebrations in full swing, bartenders share their best hangover cures

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    With hard partying comes hard hangovers and the holiday season is probably the most problematic time of the year, with celebrations in full swing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe and every other religious-linked ...
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  • Year in Review March: Long running strike comes to a close

    Santa Monica Daily Press
    March brought significant changes to Santa Monica's business landscape, civic developments, and educational achievements, while the city grappled with public safety concerns and economic challenges. In a major business development,
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