The California Senate approved a bipartisan package of 15 bills Wednesday that would increase penalties for organized crime rings, expand drug court programs and close a legal loophole to make it easier to prosecute auto thefts.
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The continual progression towards a socially just curriculum within Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) was recently examined at a meeting of the SMMUSD Board of Education, giving time for board members to reflect on school successes and continued challenges moving forward.
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Last week’s City Council meeting was dominated by the Israel-Gaza resolution drawing over two and a half hours of public comment
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I feel strongly that we have to live within our means.” Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. However, the fine print of Newsom’s budget contains several indirect tax increases on businesses – mostly by reducing offsets ...
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The second victim in the brutal Venice Canal attacks was declared brain dead on Monday afternoon, according to close family friends. The out-of-state mother of two adult children had recently been transferred from Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center to a facility in Van Nuys after spending nearly six weeks at the hospital’s Neurocritical Care Center.
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Locals took advantage of a sunny Sunday on Main Street by traversing the neighborhood’s vast collection of eateries and bars. At the ninth annual “MAINopoly: The Taste of Main Street” event, over 20 Main Street locations hosted samplings of their best food and drinks,
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Kids across Santa Monica will soon be out of the classroom and jump into a summer of infinite possibilities. For a few select months, these children can turn from mere students to avid adventurers, amateur scientists and advanced athletes.
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LET’S START OFF EASY With something that demonstrates a couple of truths. Uncountable wealth, used… unwisely. To become a better columnist, or anyone presenting their opinions or story out in public,
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Businesses: The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed a new business to Ocean Avenue and embraced another location’s rebranding on Lincoln Blvd. On May 15, the Chamber and other local guests were serenaded with a live band and imbibed in an outdoor bar setting for the rebranding of the Santa Monica Hotel at 2102
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Financial support for the nearly 6 million students in California’s public schools is not only the largest chunk of the state budget, but for the past half-century it has been its most contentious element.
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The Vikings run towards a CIF championship came up three runs short, ending the team’s most successful season in over a decade.
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The Santa Monica Education Foundation Board of Directors has completed a nationwide search for the organization’s next Executive Director with the appointment of longtime nonprofit professional and education leader Raymur Flinn to the role.
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EVENTS: It was a busy weekend in Santa Monica with a wealth of events for locals including the Kidical Mass bike ride, the preservation awards presented by the Santa Monica Conservancy and the always popular sidewalk sale on Montana Ave.
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More than 1,500 graduate students, teaching assistants and researchers are expected to walk off the job at UC Santa Cruz today, launching the first labor strike over the University of California’s response to pro-Palestinian protests in the past month.
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California’s budget crunch is forcing the Legislature to scale back its agenda this session, with bills to legalize psychedelic therapy, offer reparations to the descendants of enslaved people, and require more transparency around who is paying for lawmakers’ sponsored travel among the early carnage.
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New products and services aren’t enough to build a successful small business. Today, every business needs a digital presence to survive
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Promoting inclusivity means crafting an environment where every Samohi student can adequately prepare for prom, one of the pivotal nights in their social lives. The boutique gatherings held during lunch and after-school hours also enhance social connections between lifelong pals and new acquaintances alike.
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Pier: Though it was the final edition of Locals’ Night on the Santa Monica Pier until September, the evening packed in enough activities to fill residents with Santa Monica spirit through the summer.
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Faces old and new in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) will be taking on several district administrative roles going forward, including a familiar name being chosen as the new principal at Edison Language Academy.
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A high-speed chase through West Los Angeles involving a homeless woman driving a van ended dramatically Friday when she crashed into multiple vehicles on the San Diego (405) Freeway after driving in the wrong direction,
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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.
- The first day of spring is only about a month away. As things begin to warm up, what’s your favorite thing about spring in Santa Monica? I live near the tennis courts in Santa Monica. In the last month,
Forward Jordan Morris tore his left ACL while on loan for Swansea in the English League Championship, three years after rupturing his right ACL during a match for Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders.
American forward Jordan Morris tore his left ACL while on loan for Swansea in the English League Championship, three years after rupturing his right ACL during a match for Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders.
It’s a startling thing to realize that Major League Baseball has no plan. The confusion begins at the top — as in, “When do we start?” — and trickles down to decisions on the many rules changes implemented last year.
Forced to leave campus by COVID-19 protocols, the Cardinal became basketball nomads, gaining (and losing) the No. 1 ranking along the way.
crashed on a foggy morning in the northwest Santa Monica Mountains. His accomplishments on the basketball court during an illustrious 20-year career with the Lakers are the stuff of legend. Five NBA titles, 15 All-NBA selections and a league MVP award are ...
- It’s been one year since the heartbreaking loss of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna aka “Gigi.” Today, on the anniversary of their passing, Bryant’s wife, Vanessa shared an emotional letter penned by her late daughter’s best friend,People and Places:Kobe Bryant ~ Daughter ~ Gigi
Baseball lost one of its all-time greats with the passing of Hank Aaron, who always held a special place in this columnist’s heart.People and Places:Hank Aaron ~ Home run ~ Non-timber forest product
From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Gavin Rossdale gives it his all on Thursday during a game of tennis in Los Angeles. Another day, another outing for mom-to-be Emily Ratajkowski,
The broadcast sported slime graphics for touchdowns, easy explanations of the game, 'Young Sheldon' breaking complex rules, and a unique way to watch NFL football.
The COVID-19 and Spanish Flu pandemics began nearly 100 years apart, and both brought high school sports to its knees. Fullerton High’s football team might have the only fond memory.
The Giants have a plan in place for future success, but division rivals L.A. and San Diego are probably the two best teams in baseball.
After a season of inconvenience and difficult circumstances, the latest blow — out of nowhere — undermined San Jose State’s chances in the Arizona Bowl.
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.
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