• Santa Monica Daily Press
    Last week’s City Council meeting saved the most intense for last with discussion item 16c, a request made by Councilmembers Gleam Davis, Caroline Torosis and Jesse Zwick to direct the City Attorney to return with a proposal for both an investigation into recent leaks of confidential information disclosed during Closed Sessions and subsequent penalty for
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    A plot of land where Interstate 5 crosses the American River in Sacramento was once occupied by the Rusty Duck and Hungry Hunter restaurants, but they’ve closed and their buildings have long been vacant.
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    A previously unreported conflict of interest with Rent Control Chair Ericka Lesley has forced the Rent Control Board to revote on its endorsement of the Justice for Renters Act. The redo occurred at the RCB’s June 13 meeting and was described as correcting a procedural error by rescinding its February 8 approval and then re-approving
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    From first sip, we began dreaming of traveling the world to source inspiration for our own neighborhood caffes. Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. Back then, artisanal coffee wasn’t even a thing. Grabbing a cup just meant ...
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    A homeless individual has been suspected for multiple crimes in late May, eventually leading to an arrest by the Santa Monica Police Department with multiple charges against him. Allen Fransisco Cortis, age 49, has been charged by the LA County District ...
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    The Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus Art Gallery presents a free exhibition of works by Los Angeles–based artist Ray McCray. The exhibition opens on June 27 and runs through Sept. 6 in the Emeritus Art Gallery at 1227 Second St. The opening reception ...
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    Latest updates on the Post Fire near Los Angeles: containment progress, evacuation updates, and the potential for further growth.
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    Rick Caruso is apparently not done yet. The billionaire businessman spent more than $65 million for the privilege of losing the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral race to Karen Bass, but he impressed some voters and observers with his command of the issues,
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    What’s happening on the state budget this week — or, more accurately, not happening — is the latest chapter in a 15-year-long saga of manipulative Capitol politics. Sometime before Saturday night, the Legislature will pass what its leaders will claim is a state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year that begins on July 1.
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    Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. In October 2023, the initial class of 25 Peacemakers donned bright orange vests with peace signs on the back, taking turns in the Will Rogers yard every recess and lunch time to support ...
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    Therefore, the secret to youth is a supple, flexible spine supported by a strong core. Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. Pilates strengthens the entire body, aids in stress reduction, increases mobility, flexibility ...
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    Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. It is a system designed to engage the whole body working as one by fostering coordination, healthy breathing patterns and flow of movement. For decades, Pilates has been embraced by ...
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    A powerful group of environmental stewards have permanently altered the course of Samohi history over this school year. Samohi’s Team Marine, an environmental activism group dedicated to rising up against climate crises,
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    The Samohi Class of 2024’s academic accomplishments have continued to put the school on the national map, while setting themselves up for bright futures by achieving scholarships through their classroom prowess.
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    BY  DARLENE SUPERVILLE AND WILL WEISSERT After flying through the night across nine time zones, from southern Italy to Southern California, President Joe Biden is shifting his focus from Russia’s challenge of Western unity to raking in big money for his reelection campaign at a Hollywood fundraiser featuring George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
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    Malibu: The Malibu High School Class of 2024 graduated on June 11, as 102 seniors were sent off to their respective futures, including 85 percent of the class who are heading off to higher education.
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    Samohi’s diverse learning methods were on full display during the 2023-24 school year, including another strong year for the school’s Project-Based Learning (PBL) Pathway. At Samohi, PBL students participate in internships and engage in interdisciplinary projects aligned with their interests,
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    Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. The senior class started its Samohi career virtually in August 2020 due to the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, which made site work particularly impactful for students. Before reopening ...
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    The diverse academic environment of SMMUSD's Olympic High School was celebrated on June 5, during a graduation ceremony at Virginia Ave Park.
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    From new programs making an impact to established squads making deep playoff runs, Samohi athletics took locals on a wild ride in 2023-24.
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