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Civic meetings return to in-person participation
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/17/2023 - 21:09
Santa Monica’s civic meetings will return to in-person participation on March 1 following the expiration of the COVID-19 Emergency Order
11 businesses get approval for oversized parklets
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/17/2023 - 16:00
Parking and loading spaces for local Santa Monica businesses could double from two to four providing certain criteria are met
New Santa Monica company Capd Period is addressing menstrual challenges through clever design

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 21:54
Santa Monica resident Hannah Wilen is using her engineering experience to tackle issues affecting people who menstruate
Animal Valentines

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 20:25
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, canine cupids delivered hand-made Valentines to patients at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, while other therapy dogs – and a mini-horse – gave out candy and kisses to staff and visitors as they entered Ronald ...
Definitely not too late

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 19:19
The largest supermarket chains are Walmart, Costco and Amazon. But we don’t have them in Santa Monica, except the high-priced Amazon-owned Whole Foods. If price is not a consideration you can also shop at Gelson’s or Bob’s. But for those with smaller ...
City Council declares local emergency on homelessness

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 16:00
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. The City Council voted unanimously to declare a local emergency on homelessness during the Feb. 14 meeting, which means Santa Monica joins other local jurisdictions ...
Homeless count concludes and the wait for results begins

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 01:00
The annual homeless count has concluded countywide after the regional authority in charge finished recounts in over 200 locations.
Mood Food at Crudo e Nudo

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 20:15
Based in Brentwood, Katharine writes a bi-monthly column where she discusses pivotal health topics, local businesses and interviews experts
Samohi grad signs on to play professional soccer in Israel

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 19:52
Maggie Lena played soccer growing up in Santa Monica and recently started her professional career in the sport with a team in Israel
A Noteworthy app earns Congressional recognition

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 01:00
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) freshmen, Brandon Kirbyson and Tobin Palmer, for placing second in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Congressman Ted W. Lieu’s (D-Los Angeles County) congressional district.
Congressional recognition

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 23:00
Samohi Project Lead the Way Students Place Second in Congressional App Challenge. Local officials are congratulating Santa Monica High School (Samohi) Project Lead the W
Downtown shooting suspect’s case forced to be refiled

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 22:35
Suspect remains in custody and will be re-arraigned on the same charges on an as-yet unspecified date this week
SMMUSD to hire firm to conduct new superintendent search

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 22:34
The local school district is expected to select Leadership Associates to head the District's superintendent search.
Abandoning high-speed rail will be more costly for California than the project itself

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 01:00
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. Sixty years ago, construction workers in the San Joaquin Valley began two major infrastructure projects that did much to build modern California: the State Water ...
California needs to invest in solutions for the water crisis, not a bullet train

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 01:00
With costs soaring and the high-speed rail heavily debated, experts argue that state officials should invest those resources elsewhere
Santa Monica History Museum Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 02/11/2023 - 22:59
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. The Santa Monica History Museum has announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS ...
From the street to housing: homeless outreach efforts in Downtown Santa Monica

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 02/11/2023 - 19:56
Following this year’s annual Homeless Count on Jan 25 and in anticipation of the results in May, over the next few months the Santa Monica Daily Press will be taking a closer look at the efforts currently in place in the City to address homelessness.
Los Angeles has a chance to prove California can both reform police and reduce crime

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 02/11/2023 - 01:00
The assumption that police reform and crime reduction are antithetical ideas is baked into the national debate over the role and oversight of police.
This Super Bowl will make Black history

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/10/2023 - 23:00
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. Sunday at 3:30 pm on Fox the Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles in the highly anticipated Super Bowl 57 at State Farm Arena in Arizona. Last year our ...
Council to debate a state of emergency over homelessness

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/10/2023 - 19:00
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. The regional push to treat homelessness as an official state of emergency will reach Santa Monica City Council at their Feb. 14 meeting. Several agencies including ...

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

In a man’s world, Kim Ng carves a baseball breakthrough as Marlins’ new GM

Sat, 11/14/2020 - 01:49
Amid the maddening haze of a national health crisis and a college football season that was doomed from the start, some magnificent news came forth Friday: Kim Ng became the first female general manager in a North American men’s pro sports league.
Soccer champion and Greenwich resident Megan Rapinoe publishes memoir ‘One Life’
Wed, 11/11/2020 - 22:26
You don’t need to be a soccer fan to be aware of Megan Rapinoe. The Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women’s World Cup champion has made headlines for her political and social views. Readers might recall that Rapinoe’s name stirred up a bit of controversy with President Donald Trump in 2019 when she said she wouldn’t visit the White House ahead of her team’s Women’s World Cup championship victory.
People and Places:
Greenwich ~ Megan Rapinoe ~ Champion
Rays’ World Series Game 6 debacle: When computers ruled, and baseball lost

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 22:44
including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
Alessandra Ambrosio bares her washboard abs while playing beach volleyball in Santa Monica

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 08:26
Alessandra Ambrosio could hardly contain her smile as she spent the afternoon playing beach volleyball with pals in Santa Monica on Saturday.
Baja Cantina Celebrates 45 Years With a Little Nip and Tuck

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 23:40
A longtime favorite haunt volleyball players as well as a margarita stop in Venice, Baja Cantina has a new menu and a new look.
Ali Larter showcases trim physique in long-sleeve top and cropped leggings on walk in Santa Monica

Tue, 10/13/2020 - 08:03
The model and actress, 44, stepped out in a pair of white trainers and wore a baseball cap over her loose hair.
Baseball’s mystery strike zone needs a repair job

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 00:19
The Giants’ and A’s seasons each ended on a bad call by the home-plate umpire, bringing to light a strike-zone issue that needs fixing.
10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Nagging Joint Pain, According to Doctors

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 20:39
Whether you overdid it on the tennis courts or have been typing way too much, there are many reasons why one or more of your joints might be achy. If you suffer from joint pain, you’re not alone. It’s hard to get exact numbers on how many people struggle with the issue,
Mailbag: Best Identity For The Offense?

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 17:16
Is it a smash-mouth running football team that chews up the clock and keeps its defense off the field, or a quick-strike, long ball team, or a balanced team 50/50 run-pass ratio?
Good news is no news
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 16:49
NBA finals, an event more engaging to football fans in the US, than the 4th of July, a charismatic, iconic footballer, O J Simpson was simultaneously being chased by the police,
Hope Solo selected as Athlete winner at Do Something Awards in Santa Monica, California

Sun, 10/04/2020 - 07:16
The U.S. women's soccer team goalie Hope Solo accepts her trophy from actors Nikki Reed (L) and John Cho after being selected the Athlete winner, beating out Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Tim Tebow and Serena Williams,
Alessandra Ambrosio joins friends for a game of volleyball in Santa Monica

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 17:03
The model, 39, displayed her athletic physique as she enjoyed the energetic game while down on the beach in Santa Monica, California.
Strikeout, homer, what else? Postseason baseball enlivened by moments that go off script
Thu, 10/01/2020 - 09:29
A day of eight postseason baseball games didn't bring all that many moments that broke from 2020 baseball's three-true-outcomes reality. But the ones that did mattered.
People and Places:
Major League Baseball postseason ~ Series ~ Wild card
Arnold Schwarzenegger takes ebike for a spin in Santa Monica wearing an 'OG' baseball hat

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 09:04
The 73-year-old wore a black zipper jacket and khaki shorts paired with brown slip-on shoes. He sported a neatly trimmed gray beard and added a pair of sunglasses.
COVID Takes World Series Hero 405 Nightmare Patch PM

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 19:43
Former Dodgers outfielder Jay Johnstone, whose home run helped propel the '81 Dodgers to a World Series victory died of COVID-19. Boston Marathon 2020: Wonder Women Of Mission Viejo Race Anyway A team of OC women and 1 man qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2020.