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California has enough debt. It doesn’t need $10 billion more for a climate bond
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/13/2024 - 16:00
By Brian Jones This fall, voters will decide whether California should authorize a $10 billion bond to help the state respond to climate change. Below, the state’s highest-ranking Republican argues California can’t afford additional debt to pay for questionable infrastructure programs.
Suspect arrested after shooting near the beach sends one to the hospital
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/12/2024 - 18:35
A 19-year-old Van Nuys resident has been arrested for shooting a man near the beach over the weekend. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers were called to the 1900 block of Ocean Ave.
Homeless man fondles woman after breaking into her home
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/12/2024 - 15:59
A homeless man has been charged with several felony crimes after breaking into a woman’s home and touching her while she slept. According to SMPD, the suspect, later identified as 34-year-old homeless man Anthony Townson broke into a home on the 900 block of 7th street at about 4 a.
Heat wave dying down after rare 100-degree high
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/12/2024 - 15:59
Temperatures are finally settling back to normal in Santa Monica, but the city’s recent heat wave was a historic one.
Around Town: Outdoor Activities Abound
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/12/2024 - 15:59
SMDP’s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Santa Monica Place “Fall into Wellness” Event , Free Movie in the Park , Americana in the Park, and much more! Dance MDR Salsa Night: Every Friday night in September,
Jack Neworth Lives!
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 21:30
EVERYONE KNOWS HIM BUT NO ONE SEES HIM… By CHARLES ANDREWS YOU HAVEN’T HEARD MUCH OUT OF HIM LATELY Because it has been some months since he felt up to pounding out another column. Nor have you seen him.
District special education team bolstered with coordinator hire
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 16:00
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s commitment to special education continued this past week, with the district’s Board of Education approving the appointment of a new coordinator in the department.
Pier celebrates 115 years with pink-themed party
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 16:00
A party 115 years in the making took place on Sept. 6, as the iconic Santa Monica Pier welcomed thousands of visitors for the locale’s 115th Birthday Celebration.
CalMatters sues LA homeless authority to obtain secret shelter records
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 16:00
By Lauren Hepler A string of sexual assaults in Los Angeles shelters. A brutal murder in a motel transformed into emergency pandemic housing. Rats, roaches and garbage piling up in supposed safe havens.
Dogs, owners try to keep cool at pup-focused festival
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/10/2024 - 19:22
Main Street was shut down between Ocean Park Blvd. and Strand Ave. to celebrate all things furry, as the Day of the Dog festival hit the city for the second annual occasion.
Triple Beam balances new concepts, accessible pizza
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/10/2024 - 03:00
Levitt added that ownership would’ve likely gave up during the lengthy wait anywhere else, but with Santa Monica “always on the list” for expansion and the company feeling the “vibe” of ...
Will Council ban sleeping bags from the streets?
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/09/2024 - 19:03
The first City Council meeting of September looks alot like the last meeting of August with a couple of weighty items held over but we’ll have to wait and see if Council can get through its agenda this week.
California has spent billions on homelessness but lacks hard data on outcomes

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/09/2024 - 19:01
By Dan Walters California has allocated more than $20 billion to alleviate the state’s homelessness crisis since Gavin Newsom became governor in 2019, but there’s precious little data on how the money was spent and what effect it’s had,
LA County DA challenger raises local funds as race heats up
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/09/2024 - 15:59
With concerns over public safety an ever-present topic in Los Angeles County, the 2024 election for the county’s District Attorney position will prove to be pivotal.
Message from the Chief to the Community: A Commitment to Safety and Vigilance

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 09/07/2024 - 17:39
Dear Community Members, I want to address the concerns many of you have voiced following recent incidents that have shaken residents and business owners and contributed to a feeling of unease in the community.
The Blue Notebook: A Weekly SMPD Recap
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 09/07/2024 - 17:37
This report covers the notable Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) incidents and statistics from August 24 to August 30, 2024.
Will the 2028 Olympics create lasting benefits for Los Angeles?
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 09/07/2024 - 16:00
By Jim Newton Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag in Paris last month, formally marking the beginning of the runup to the 2028 Games in LA. With that handoff comes the ultimate civic challenge: Will Los Angeles maximize the opportunities that the Olympics offer?
What California lawmakers did to regulate artificial intelligence

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/06/2024 - 20:02
California legislators just sent Gov. Gavin Newsom more than a dozen bills regulating artificial intelligence, testing for threats to critical infrastructure, curbing the use of algorithms on children, limiting the use of deepfakes, and more.
Two restaurants that met with initial success announce closures
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/06/2024 - 17:03
A pair of once popular eateries have both closed after relatively short runs on Wilshire and Main Street. On Wilshire, Osteria Del Fornaio has closed after about two years of operation. Over on Main Street,
Westside welcomes walker after cross-country trek
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/06/2024 - 16:01
For a self-proclaimed “normal dude,” Ranger Kielak finished off an abnormal feat on the Westside this past weekend.

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

Prep baseball: Hart catcher Matt Quintanar makes positive impression

Sat, 03/20/2021 - 05:36
Arcadia 8, California 0: Harrison Meyers struck out six in five shutout innings. Gardena Serra 8, Santa Monica 1: Miles Blackwell, Cameron Robertson and Nigel Buckley each had three hits for Serra. Buckley had a triple, double and three RBIs. Vista ...
Southern California high school football schedule for Week 2

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 01:10
30 p.m. Santa Monica at Palos Verdes, 3 p.m. Lompoc Cabrillo at Dos Pueblos, 7 p.m. Santa Barbara at San Marcos, 7 p.m. Santa Ynez at Lompoc, 7 p.m. CITRUS COAST LEAGUE Fillmore at Carpinteria, 7 p.m. Santa Paula at Nordhoff, 7 p.m. DEL REY LEAGUE Mary ...
Rihanna Rocks Baggy Camo Pants While Out To Dinner in Santa Monica
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 09:21
Rihanna pairs a baggy pair of pants with chic heels and white sunglasses as she arrives for a late night dinner on Tuesday night (March 9) in Santa Monica, Calif. The 33-year-old singer completed her eclectic look with a faux fur stole, baseball hat and ...
Squabbling about expanded playoffs? MLB players aren't thinking straight

Tue, 03/02/2021 - 23:24
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...
Wed, 02/24/2021 - 18:48
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,
Stanford alum Jordan Morris sidelined after tearing ACL in English match

Mon, 02/22/2021 - 21:25
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.
Jordan Morris tears left ACL, 3 years after tearing right

Mon, 02/22/2021 - 21:24
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.
Giants, A's aren't getting the answers they need from Major League Baseball

Fri, 02/05/2021 - 22:06
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.
Inside Stanford women's basketball's nine-week road trip: Six states, 12 flights and DIY haircuts

Fri, 02/05/2021 - 16:15
Forced to leave campus by COVID-19 protocols, the Cardinal became basketball nomads, gaining (and losing) the No. 1 ranking along the way.
Here Are Some of the Ways Kobe Bryant Was an All-Star Off the Court

Wed, 01/27/2021 - 20:42
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 ...
Vanessa Bryant Shares Letter From Gigi’s Friend On Anniversary Of Kobe And Daughter’s Death
Tue, 01/26/2021 - 21:00
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
Remembering Hank Aaron beyond the home run record: One special night in 1963

Fri, 01/22/2021 - 21:15
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
Gavin Rossdale Hits the Court in L.A., Plus Emily Ratajkowski, Lucy Hale and More

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 13:08
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,
Nickelodeon Aims NFL Playoff Broadcast at Youngsters, But True Fans Love It

Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:42
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.
Now and 100 years ago, pandemics are (mostly) painful for high school sports

Sat, 01/09/2021 - 09:34
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.