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City departments make their cases for a piece of the Measure K-funded pie

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 10/14/2024 - 16:13
During the three-and-a-half long study session, a number of separate dives down various rabbit holes resulted in some lengthy, super-specific discussion over all manner of reasons why each and every City services department needs more money.
Accusations are politics and lies

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 10/13/2024 - 06:07
This letter is in response to the latest falsehood and political attack against my candidacy for Santa Monica City Council. SMMUSD School Board member and candidate Jon Kean alleged that I made an outrageous statement in 2019 which is a lie designed to smear my name and reputation.
Broken lines cause power outage and close Montana Ave.

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 21:31
A pair of broken power lines shut down Montana Ave. between 11th and 14th on Saturday and caused a power outage
Should California’s minimum wage be $18? Voters will soon decide

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 19:03
Voters will decide whether California should raise its hourly minimum wage to $18 by 2026 and pay workers the highest wage in the country
Candidate Questions: Dan Hall
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 18:17
The Santa Monica Daily Press provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the Daily Press office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Ericka Lesley

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:49
The Santa Monica Daily Press provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the Daily Press office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Vivian Roknian

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:48
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Barry Snell

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:41
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Oscar de la Torre

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:41
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Ellis Raskin

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:41
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Phil Brock

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:40
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Renters unite to combat misinformation targeting Safer Santa Monica candidates
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 16:14
As the election season intensifies, renters in Santa Monica are banding together to counter misinformation campaigns aimed at discrediting the Safer SANTA MONICA candidates: John Putnam, Dr. Vivian Roknian,
The Great Santa Monica Public Safety Debate
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 16:12
I’m sure it’s clear at this point to readers of this paper that public safety will be a prominent issue in our City Council election November 5th. And certainly concerns about security are valid, given that crime has increased in Santa Monica in recent years.
A damning statement

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 01:51
The biggest problem with the school board is that it’s run by the Jews” Oscar de la Torre, SMMUSD School Board Member, August 6, 2019 Before I get to the heart of this letter, I need people to read that quote.
Kaiser mental health workers prepare to strike, this time in Southern California

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 01:41
California mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente are preparing to strike for the second time in a little more than two years, citing stressful working conditions, lack of pensions and inadequate pay —with resultant impacts on patient care.
California Senate passes bill aimed at preventing gas price spikes
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 01:38
The California state Senate passed a measure Friday to prevent gas prices from spiking in a state where it is notoriously expensive to fill up at the pump. The proposal, backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom,
Despite uncertainty, Council agrees to continue negotiations for Olympic beach volleyball

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/11/2024 - 16:13
The nuts and bolts of hosting the Beach Volleyball tournament in the 2028 Olympic Games were laid bare in Tuesday’s City Council meeting where nostalgia struggled against a seemingly overwhelming number of unsatisfactory elements to the LA28 agreement.
Ballona Creek project moves past pilot stage after mass trash collection
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/11/2024 - 16:13
A wildly successful trash collection pilot program for Westside beaches will now be a permanent fixture in the area.
Ruskin Rocks 2 Sundays!
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 20:29
KRSON – courtesy photo I HATE TO BRAG, BUT… My wife is one helluva singer. Been at it professionally since her mid-teens. Toured Japan four times, played the Queen Mary five nights a week for five years,
Feeling stressed about the election? Here’s what some are doing and what they say you can do too
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 20:10
MARIAM FAM If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there’s no need to white knuckle through it. Take a deep breath. Literally.

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

Chris Paul-Backed Greenfly Catches on With Athletes

Mon, 09/20/2021 - 10:07
The idea for Greenfly Inc. came to former right-fielder Shawn Green after he hit a record four home runs in a 2002 Los Angeles Dodgers game. Rather than trying to coordinate post-game interviews with several sports networks,
Week 4 high school football roundup: Fillmore hands Oak Park first loss of season

Sun, 09/19/2021 - 03:08
Fillmore edges previously unbeaten Oak Park; Nordhoff, Hueneme, Camarillo, Simi Valley and Calabasas earn wins.
People and Places:
Fillmore ~ Oak Park ~ Football
Should a Titans Assistant Be a USC Head Coach Candidate?
Fri, 09/17/2021 - 21:35
Pat O'Hara played college football for the Trojans and has connections to the program that could make him a viable option.
People and Places:
University of Southern California ~ Tennessee Titans ~ Sports Illustrated
Tramel's ScissorTales: Kansas State a dubious No. 1 in Big 12 football rankings

Mon, 09/13/2021 - 20:21
Ranking Big 12 teams will make your head hurt. If you want to just predict who will win, then fine, put OU No. 1, everyone else’s name in a hat and start drawing. But if you want to rank teams based on what they’ve shown and what they’ve earned,
High school football Week 3: Live updates from Friday’s games

Sat, 09/11/2021 - 01:02
The high school football season continues in Southern California with outstanding matchups in Week 3, but some uncertainty remains, too. Coronavirus has forced some cancellations for a fourth straight week.
Pray.com Partners with Football Legend Drew Brees to Kick Off Season

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 16:00
Pray.com, the world's number one app for daily prayer and Bible-based audio content, has formed a partnership with Drew Brees, the former
El Camino College football rolls over Santa Monica in first game since 2019
Sun, 09/05/2021 - 12:22
ECC forced six turnovers and let the offense take over in its first game after COVID shut down the 2020 season
Defense leads the way for West Torrance football in win over Santa Monica

Sat, 09/04/2021 - 15:58
TORRANCE After a tough loss in the opening game this season, the West Torrance football team hosted Santa Monica, Friday. Both teams came in with an 0-1 record and neither team had scored in their first game,
Moorpark College, Ventura College resume football rivalry after COVID-19 layoff

Fri, 09/03/2021 - 23:03
Community college football makes its long-awaited return to the field Saturday when Moorpark College hosts Ventura College in the 53rd Citrus Cup game.
People and Places:
Moorpark ~ Ventura College ~ Moorpark College
Dorsey’s Stafon Johnson Returns as Head Football Coach

Thu, 09/02/2021 - 03:00
There is no place like home,” said Stafon Johnson just before his first game as head football coach for the Dorsey High Dons vs. the Santa Monica Vikings.
Marc Reeves, Former Nike, NFL and IMG executive, joins Relo Metrics’ Board
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 22:09
Relo Metrics, the AI-powered sponsorship analytics platform formerly known as GumGum Sports, today announces that Marc Reeves, former Head of Brand for Football at Nike, has joined its Board. Reeves’ addition follows the spin-off of Relo Metrics’ business from its parent company GumGum Sports in May,
Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio, 40, hits the beach in neon green bikini
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 15:00
Alessandra Ambrosio is looking incredible at 40. The former Victoria’s Secret supermodel showed off her incredibly fit figure in a neon green bikini while playing beach volleyball in Santa Monica, California with her boyfriend,
People and Places:
Alessandra Ambrosio ~ Supermodel ~ Bikini in popular culture
Yes, Italian tennis star Camila Giorgi is Jewish

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 15:54
Camila Giorgi won the National Bank Open, Canada’s most prestigious tennis tournament, and it was a milestone for two reasons. First, it was the first major title win in the 29-year-old’s career, and a huge upset — she was ranked 71st in the world before beating No.
Lakers and UCLA Health Gift Newborns & Families to Honor Kobe’s Birthday

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 00:39
Yesterday was Kobe’s birthday and today is Kobe Day. The 20-year Lakers Legend made a name for himself in not one, but two jersey numbers: 8 & 24, on this day Kobe fans celebrate all he brought to the game of basketball and beyond.
Greenfly Raises $8.4M to Optimize Content Distribution for Athletes

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 00:35
Greenfly’s software is used to support branding efforts at over 30 sports leagues. The company’s client list includes the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), World Surf League and leading sports channel ESPN.