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Crime Watch: Grand theft

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/03/2023 - 19:14
Officers encountered Morris Kpaka who has an active court order to stay away from the Promenade due to previous criminal behavior
Will the state’s big Medi-Cal plan really fix mental health care for low-income Californians?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/03/2023 - 19:00
An overhaul of the availability of mental health care for young people insured by Medi-Cal, the public insurance program for low-income Californians. Advocates for youth mental health say they remain enthusiastic about CalAIM’s potential,
DTSM seeks private partner for next year’s ice rink

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/03/2023 - 16:00
Just weeks after Santa Monica’s annual temporary winter ice rink closed and was reverted back into a parking lot, planning for next season has already begun. Santa Monica Inc. (DTSM) currently owns the equipment used to bring the ice rink into existence every year and relies on multiple vendors to construct and operate it.
PYFC Awards Gala

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/03/2023 - 16:00
PYFC: The Pico Youth and Family Center hosted the 14th Annual Hope & Unity Awards Gala, on Jan. 27 at Expert Dojo. Dr. Guadalupe Mireles-Toumayan received the Education Leadership award for her work in the local Latino community,
Comedy legend is a laughing matter for Samohi theater program

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/03/2023 - 16:00
SNL alumni and comedian Dr. Tim Meadows has spent the past several months helping Samohi Theater students develop their acting skills
Police: ‘High chance’ of Hollywood mass shooting prevented

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/03/2023 - 16:00
A "high chance" of a mass shooting in Hollywood has been thwarted by police seizing a cache of guns and ammunition
A week of incredible art and music

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 23:00
The Beverly Hills Songbook” – Opening event of a three-Thursday festival of music and music history, under the auspices of the LA Philharmonic. From Virginia Robinson’s lavish parties featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra to George and Ira Gershwin’s weekly salons,
Don’t need a volcano to be special

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 21:31
For the last two weeks I have not watched a news broadcast, tuned into a news channel, read or even glanced at a newspaper (print or online), read an email about goings-on in Santa Monica, gone to any SM-oriented social media pages or websites. I don’t ...
WISE & Healthy Aging Launches New Advocacy Website

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 21:00
WISE & Healthy Aging, a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the dignity and quality of life of older adults, announced the launch of its new advocacy website: WISEOmbudsman.
SMMUSD announces passing of Dr. Steve Marcy, retired Lincoln Middle School teacher

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 21:00
Beloved retired Lincoln Middle School math teacher, Dr. Steve Marcy passed away unexpectedly at the age of 77 on Jan. 25, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1945. Steve leaves behind his wife Janis, his sister Jan Rhue,
FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 16:01
The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx.
Crime Watch: Grand thef

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 16:01
Officers encountered Morris Kpaka who has an active court order to stay away from the Promenade due to previous criminal behavior
The SMDP launches new program through the Google News Initiative
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 16:01
The Santa Monica Daily Press is among the few companies selected for the Google News Initiative's highly competitive accelerator program
How California can address economic disparities between coastal and inland regions

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 11:00
California is a center of innovation and birthplace to world-leading enterprises – and may soon become the world’s fourth largest economy.
Chief: Fatal shooting at LA home was ‘targeted assault’

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 23:00
A weekend shooting in which three women were killed at a short-term rental home in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood was a targeted attack, the city’s police chief said Tuesday as investigators continued to search for suspects.
Ex-UCLA lecturer accused of threats ruled mentally unfit

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 23:00
A former lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles accused of threatening students and staff was found mentally unfit to stand trial last week by a federal judge in Denver. U.S. District Court Judge Raymond P.
Crime Watch: Phones and fruit

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 21:00
SMPD officers responded to the 1500 block of Ocean Avenue for an altercation between a vendor and a customer
Ballroom shooting victims planned for night of fun, dancing

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 20:12
Those killed by a gunman who opened fire at a Los Angeles-area dance hall are being remembered by friends and family for the zest for life
First Black History Month since City’s Black Apology kicks off in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 19:30
This year's Black History Month in Santa Monica will feature multiple events centered around the them of Black Resistance
Lawsuit seeks to densify development in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 16:00
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. Santa Monica’s failure to meet state housing requirements continues to generate legal headaches for the city with a pending lawsuit alleging developers should be able to build projects at higher density than currently allowed.

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Shaq’s daughter Amirah O’Neal commits to LSU, joining her brother

Sat, 04/18/2020 - 20:00
Nearly three decades later, the O’Neals are back on the Bayou. Two of them. First, Shareef O’Neal, the oldest son of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, transferred to LSU. And now his daughter
Why the A’s should rethink their radio silence once baseball returns

Sat, 04/18/2020 - 00:43
The A’s eliminated conventional radio after testing the waters with a number of stations., but the climate has changed due to the coronavirus. A new round of negotiations could be productive.
Shaquille O'Neal's daughter, Amirah O'Neal, will join her brother by playing basketball at LSU

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 22:21
The legacy of Shaquille O'Neal at LSU already got a boost with UCLA transfer Shareef O'Neal, his oldest son, signing with the Tigers for next season, but he won't be the only O'Neal family member headed to Baton Rouge in 2020.
Shaq's Daughter Amirah O'Neal Commits to LSU Basketball, Will Join Bro Shareef

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 17:11
As for Amirah (who's 6'3" tall) -- SHE'S LEGIT -- averaging 17.2 points per game during her high school career at Crossroads in Santa Monica. She was also an Honorable Mention to the MaxPreps 2019 California All-State Girls Basketball Team. Shareef -- who recently announced he was transferring to LSU after a short stint at UCLA -- he's VERY ...
No baseball or beaches: Virus upends usual Calif. summer

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 00:52
While it’s uncertain when life as we knew it will return, it’s clear this summer will be like no other. Newsom’s sobering message this week has foreshadowed warm days without large outdoor concerts, rides at amusement parks or trips to the coast.
NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis Dies at 85: 'He Was a Legend Both On and Off the Field'
Fri, 04/17/2020 - 00:30
Football legend and NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis has died at the age of 85. © Provided by People The retired athlete had been hospitalized for about a month with kidney failure
Packers Hall of Fame DE Willie Davis dead at 85

Wed, 04/15/2020 - 22:42
The Packers confirmed Davis' death to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, as did his former teammate and fellow hall member, Dave Robinson. Davis died in a Santa Monica, California hospital. His wife, Carol, told the Packers her husband had been hospitalized for about a month with kidney failure and passed away peacefully. "The Green ...
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Packer great Willie Davis dies at 85

Wed, 04/15/2020 - 21:10
Willie Davis, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end and one of the most-famous members of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers dynasty, died Wednesday morning at a Santa Monica, California hospital.
Packers legend Willie Davis dies at 85

Wed, 04/15/2020 - 20:33
Willie Davis, one of the defensive cornerstones of the Lombardi dynasty and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died early Wednesday morning at a Santa Monica, Calif., hospital. He was 85. Davis played for the Packers from 1960 to 1969 and started at left defensive end on all five of Vince Lombardi's NFL championship teams. Davis never ...
Willie Davis, Hall of Fame defensive lineman who helped Packers win first two Super Bowls, dies at 85
Wed, 04/15/2020 - 15:48
The Packers confirmed Davis’ death to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, as did his former teammate and fellow hall member, Dave Robinson. Davis died in a Santa Monica, California hospital. His wife, Carol, told the Packers her husband had been hospitalized for about a month with kidney failure and passed away peacefully.
Joe Montana Hypes Up Adapt Brands' New Hemp-Infused Coconut Water

Tue, 04/14/2020 - 23:55
Adapt Brands, a Santa Monica, California-based health and wellness company advised by Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana, recently launched a new line of
Giants and A’s in same division? MLB’s latest reported plan full of holes

Sat, 04/11/2020 - 01:04
As baseball continues to chart plans for an abbreviated season, the latest reported proposal includes a radical realignment that would place the Giants and A’s in the same division. But there are complications.
Missing baseball during coronavirus shutdown? Here are 10 books to fill the void

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 14:05
He has covered 27 World Series, 19 Wimbledons and many other major events, 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.
Glendale Community College women’s basketball receives conference honors

Mon, 03/30/2020 - 20:35
Glendale’s lone conference loss was on the road to L.A. Valley, 65-40. Glendale closed out conference play winning five straight and clinched its second consecutive title on a game-winning three-pointer from Rouse in a 51-48 win over Santa Monica on Feb. 19. “Coaching awards are a product of team success,” said Weiss, who was also named ...
Orange County girls water polo coach of the year: Rosary’s Rory Bevins

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 18:41
“(The new Servite pool) has been a huge blessing.” The Royals’ speed and quick transitions shined in a 12-6 victory against Santa Monica in the semifinals in the expansive waters of the Woollett Aquatics Center. In the finals, Bevins showed his flexibility and understanding of matchups by mixing in a quick-entry, 2-meter attack with ...