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Why raising the minimum wage won’t make California more affordable
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 10/21/2024 - 16:13
Californians are paying more for everything these days. Trust me when I say that, as small business owners, we are feeling the pinch, too. I have worked hard to keep my family’s legacy alive and well after my dad,
Many California workers can’t ask for better pay. Prop. 32 lets voters speak for them
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 10/21/2024 - 16:11
By Victor Moreno This fall, California voters will decide whether the state should adopt an $18 minimum wage. Below, a longtime food worker believes Proposition 32 will be transformative for families barely scraping by.
Some Christians paint Kamala Harris with a demonic brush
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 10/21/2024 - 16:11
ISABELLA VOLMERT and MICHELLE R. SMITH Christian nationalist leaders are telling followers that Vice President Kamala Harris is under the influence of a “Jezebel spirit,” using a term with deeply racist and misogynistic roots that is setting off alarm bells for religious and political scholars.
What’s a ‘Jezebel spirit’? Some Christians use the term to paint Kamala Harris with a demonic brush
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 10/21/2024 - 16:11
ISABELLA VOLMERT and MICHELLE R. SMITH Christian nationalist leaders are telling followers that Vice President Kamala Harris is under the influence of a “Jezebel spirit,” using a term with deeply racist and misogynistic roots that is setting off alarm bells for religious and political scholars.
Los Angeles County’s progress against homelessness faces a test on the ballot
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/19/2024 - 16:11
By Jim Newton Atop the Los Angeles County ballot next month is a measure that tests at least two assumptions: that county voters are prepared to spend more to relieve the problem of homelessness, and that those same voters trust government to spend that money well.
McKinley fourth grader, parents killed in single-car accident
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/19/2024 - 02:27
A fourth-grade student at McKinley Elementary School and her parents were victims of a single-car accident Oct. 12, killing all three.
McKinley Elementary fourth grader, parents killed in single-car wreck
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 16:16
A fourth-grade student at McKinley Elementary School and her parents were victims of a single-car accident Oct. 12, killing all three.
Annual amateur production ‘Save the Pier’ arrives this weekend
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 16:11
Every year, around this time, a group of amateur theater aficionados get together and perform a play at the west end of Santa Monica Pier telling an abridged version of one, all-important chapter in the history of the much-loved,
SMC shooting victim dies from injuries
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 16:11
The victim in Monday’s shooting at Santa Monica College has died from her wounds. In a statement, SMC Superintendent/President Kathryn Jeffery said Custodial Operations Manager Felicia Hudson died at about 5 p.
Democracy is on the ballot
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 16:11
Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, surely, we can agree that democracy means residents should have a say in decisions that directly affect their local communities. But we wondered: do the candidates running for the Santa Monica City Council feel the same way?
One on One with Candidate Erika Lesley
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 01:45
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.
One on One with Candidate Oscar de la Torre

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 01:38
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.
One on One with Candidate Ellis Raskin

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 01:34
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.
One on One with Candidate Phil Brock
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 01:32
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.
One on One with Candidate Natalya Zernitskaya
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 01:29
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.
One on One with Candidate Jon Putnam
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 01:25
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.
One on One with Candidate Dan Hall
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 01:18
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.
The Incomparable Joni Mitchell
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 21:20
Ladies of the canyon 1 (1969) – courtesy photo HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: JONI MITCHELL and the Joni Jam – I gave it some thought. RECOMMENDED, or HIGHLY? After all, her immediately identifiable soul-stirring high tones have dropped a bit over the years,
Livestream, in-person retail hybrid first of its kind on Promenade
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 16:13
Priding itself on being a forward-thinking city, Santa Monica now has a leg up on the rest of the Western Hemisphere when it comes to the future of entrepreneurship.
Around Town: Cirque du Soleil Returns & More!
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 16:12
SMDP’s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the return of Cirque du Soleil, Venice Art Crawl, Wags & Witches party, a new Michael Mina restaurant, Lady & Larder charcuterie plate on Netflix hit “Nobody Wants This”,

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

Local schedule for CIF-SS boys soccer games Thursday, May 13

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 07:48
Find out where the local teams are playing Thursday in the first round of the CIF-SS boys soccer playoffs.
Etiwanda among four Inland girls soccer teams to earn No. 1 seed for playoffs

Sat, 05/08/2021 - 22:17
San Dimas, Arrowhead Christian and Linfield Christian also receive top seeds in the respective playoff divisions
Frank McRae Dies: Actor In ‘License To Kill’ And ‘Last Action Hero’ Was 80

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 11:17
Frank McRae, a National Football League player turned actor, died in Santa Monica, Calif. on April 29 from a heart attack. He was 80 and his death was confirmed by his daughter-in-law, Suzanne
People and Places:
Frank McRae ~ Last Action Hero ~ Licence to Kill
High school basketball: Sierra Canyon junior Amari Bailey scores 35 in 70-54 win over short-handed Windward

Wed, 05/05/2021 - 07:45
Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth) extended its league win streak to 58 games Thursday night, defeating Windward (Los Angeles) 70-54 in a battle of short-handed California powers. Multiple scratches put a damper on the anticipated conference battle as Chance Westry and Shy Odom joined an injured Bronny James on the bench while while Windward was without star duo Dylan Andrews and Kijani Wright.
NFL draft's first round revealed a disturbing trend for Pac-12 football

Sat, 05/01/2021 - 00:03
It is disturbing, indeed, to ponder the fate of Pac-12 football. A Thursday night’s draft unfolded, not a single Pac-12 skill player was chosen. The conference of Aaron Rodgers, John Elway and Andrew Luck came up empty — and only three conference players were chosen in that round,
People and Places:
National Football League draft ~ Pacific-12 Conference ~ Trend type forecast
A grim Bay Area baseball season ahead? Giants, A's say it ain't so

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 22:22
The idea of a lively, compelling summer seems entirely possible, and that’s all any baseball fan can ask. While the Dodgers and Padres staged two of the most engaging series in recent regular-season memory,
Giants' Rally Rabbit latest furry sidekick in Bay Area baseball. Here are the top 5

Sat, 04/24/2021 - 00:40
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.
For baseball's Atlantic League, here's the pitch: What if it's not 60 feet, 6 inches?

Sat, 04/17/2021 - 04:53
Now comes a new wave of radical concepts, including the disappearance of “60 feet, 6 inches” — a fixture of the game since 1893. In the Atlantic League, starting Aug. 3 with the second half of its season,
Taylor Feldman leads Crean Lutheran girls basketball past Bonita in Division 2AA showdown

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 09:33
IRVINE — Crean Lutheran High’s girls basketball team served notice Wednesday, April 14 that it will be ready for the new playoff divisions this spring. Junior guard Taylor Feldman scored 39 points and sophomore forward Maya Bland added 21 rebounds as the host Saints defeated visiting Bonita of La Verne 58-47 in a nonleague game between CIF Division 2AA contenders.
Live updates: High school football Week 5 in Southern California
Sat, 04/10/2021 - 08:32
Linfield Christian at Aquinas, 7 p.m. Western Christian at Ontario Christian, 7 p.m. Palos Verdes at Culver City, 7 p.m. Peninsula at Mira Costa, 7 p.m. Redondo at Santa Monica, 5 p.m. Bishop Montgomery at St. Pius X-St. Matthias, 7 p.m. St. Genevieve at ...
How Rick Welts changed NBA and pro basketball forever before joining Warriors

Fri, 04/09/2021 - 00:42
In announcing his retirement, effective at season’s end, Warriors president Rick Welts leaves behind a legacy unlikely to be matched in its variety and scope. “Simply put, Rick Welts played a transformational role in creating the modern NBA during his more than 40 years as a pioneering league and team executive,
People and Places:
Rick Welts ~ National Basketball Association ~ Golden State Warriors
Column: Venice's Sam Vaulton hopes to make most of spring football

Thu, 04/08/2021 - 16:30
They’ve gone to the beach in Santa Monica. He’s still waiting for his first classroom experience at Venice. Teammates kid him about his accent. “People asked me if I was trying to talk that way," he said.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Sons Patrick Schwarzenegger and Joseph Baena Spotted Out for First Time Together
Tue, 04/06/2021 - 19:15
Patrick, 27, and Joseph, 23, were spotted working out together on the Santa Monica stairs with Joseph's girlfriend, Nicky Dodaj. Patrick wore a backwards baseball cap and shades with a long sleeve shirt and shorts. Joseph also went casual in a gray T ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Patrick seen with brother Joseph Baena for first time over 10 years after love child scandal

Tue, 04/06/2021 - 01:18
Patrick and Joseph were seen enjoying some quality sibling time as they participated in a tough workout at the Santa Monica Stairs on Monday. The 27-year-old actor sported a long sleeve navy shirt, blue shorts, a white baseball cap and sunglasses ...
Mustang girls, boys both go 2-0

Fri, 03/26/2021 - 01:47
Ralph Doyle “Costa is the gold standard in high school tennis. But your girls are nice, too,” a gracious Santa Monica High coach Joyce Stickney told Costa coach Allen