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Winds picking up in Southern California and at least 2 new fires break out
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 01/21/2025 - 17:41
Winds picked up on Tuesday in Southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters remained on alert in extreme fire weather two weeks after two major blazes started that are still burning in the Los Angeles area.
Local disabled swimmer breaks Paralympic barriers
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 01/21/2025 - 13:00
Tessa Nagy, a Santa Monica swimmer with intellectual disabilities, earns medals at Paralympic Nationals and prepares for the World Series.
Wealth will dictate LA fire recovery unless California learns from mistakes of past disasters
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 01/21/2025 - 07:00
The wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County have left a devastating mark, consuming more than 40,000 acres, taking dozens of lives and reducing entire neighborhoods to ash. The flames are a grim reminder of climate change fueling more frequent and destructive disasters.
As LA fires destroy homes, California’s housing crisis is about to get worse
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 01/21/2025 - 04:00
The wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County communities have destroyed at least 10,000 homes so far and more are in the path of still-uncontrolled flames. Obviously the loss of so many dwellings,
Bidding wars for rental units are illegal following fire emergency
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 01/21/2025 - 01:05
Landlords who find themselves the recipient of a bidding war for rental housing are breaking the law if they accept abnormally high offers according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Bonta iss
Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 01/21/2025 - 01:00
Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief — but not the kind who works for your local fire department. As the Palisades Fire bore down on Southern California last week, the private fire crew he over
National Guard pulls back, but does not withdraw, from fire zone access points
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:05
Anyone venturing out to the beach or Palisades Park over the weekend will have noticed that the National Guard has disappeared. The road blocks preventing anyone from attempting to drive down the California Incline or reach the Pacific Coast Highway via Moomat Ahiko Way have gone,
Dust and ash warnings persist through Tuesday’s wind event
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:04
Officials are urging caution as some Los Angeles County residents begin returning to neighborhoods devastated by recent wildfires, while health authorities warn of dangerous windblown dust and ash conditions through Tuesday evening.
Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:28
Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and charred thousands of homes.
Bonta sends 200 warnings just days after announcing focus on wildfire fraud
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 01/19/2025 - 22:00
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday his office has issued more than 200 warning letters to hotels and landlords suspected of price gouging during the recent Los Angeles wildfires emergency.
FEMA offering disaster relief to fire victims
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 01/19/2025 - 19:00
Federal officials announced Wednesday multiple housing assistance programs for Los Angeles County residents displaced by the January wildfires, including hotel stays and rental support. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering several options for survivors whose homes were damaged or destroyed by fires that began January 7.
LA will need workers to clean up after fires. It can be a dangerous job
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 01/19/2025 - 04:00
Velarde and Jeanne Kuang Anabel Garcia’s eyes burned and her breathing was labored and dry as she cleared debris from burned down properties in Sonoma County. In late 2017, the Tubbs Fire had just scythed its way through towns and crops and Garcia,
‘It all ended in a second’: Thousands of low-income and immigrant workers lost jobs in LA fires
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 01/19/2025 - 01:00
When Hermelinda Guadarrama and her daughter went to work to clean Netflix Hollywood’s offices last week, they had no idea that it might be their last day. An hour after they started, their employer told them to go home as the Sunset Fire ignited.
Fires scorched campuses across Los Angeles. Many schools are seeking places to hold classes
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/18/2025 - 21:59
Days after losing her home in the same fire that destroyed her Los Angeles elementary school, third-grader Gabriela Chevez-Muñoz resumed classes this week at another campus temporarily hosting children from her school.
LA’s Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city’s rebuild could impact the Games’ runup
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/18/2025 - 19:00
The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles have left an indelible imprint on the region's landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics,
Homes were burning and roads already jammed when Pacific Palisades evacuation order came, AP finds
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/18/2025 - 18:54
The first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest to the start of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire didn't come until about 40 minutes after some of those homes were already burning,
Chamber opens office to SBA for impacted business, homeowners
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/18/2025 - 16:01
Get low-interest SBA disaster relief loans and recovery aid at the Santa Monica Chamber. Support for fire victims includes grants and workshops
Health Officer Issues Order for Safe Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Fire Debris
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/18/2025 - 13:00
A new LA County order ensures safe fire debris removal after recent wildfires, requiring inspections and compliance with hazardous materials laws.
LA wildfire response from California lawmakers: Lots of ideas, few details
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/18/2025 - 04:00
California lawmakers propose new wildfire recovery measures, including insurance relief and rebuilding aid, as costs and uncertainty rise.
As wildfires linger, focus turns to rebuilding Los Angeles’ leveled neighborhoods
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/18/2025 - 01:00
After deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County faces a massive rebuilding effort. Families, businesses, and officials confront a long road ahead.

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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.
Be patient, Giants fans — it’s all about the Dodgers and Padres now

Sat, 01/02/2021 - 10:07
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.
One last setback for San Jose State football, and it was a crusher

Fri, 01/01/2021 - 05:12
After a season of inconvenience and difficult circumstances, the latest blow — out of nowhere — undermined San Jose State’s chances in the Arizona Bowl.