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After eviction, perilous housing journey comes to close for senior citizen
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 16:00
One local senior citizen who likened his fight for housing to a “death sentence” has been given a reprieve in his situation, finding at least a small bit of comfort in his new abode. This week, Santa Monica resident Scott Brutzman was able to move into a one-bedroom apartment at the Christian Towers senior living
Art/Punk Guitar Icon Joe Baiza to Play Soundwaves Concert Series
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 16:00
Guitarist Joe Baiza brings his new quartet to the Santa Monica Public Library’s Soundwaves concert series on Saturday, May 4, for a special performance at 3:30PM in the Main Library’s Multipurpose Room at 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Symposium breaks down new tenant protections, ‘misunderstandings’ of unhoused struggle
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 16:00
The latest in housing rights for all of Santa Monica’s residents was on the mind of locals on Wednesday, as a group of citizens expanded their knowledge on the city’s fair housing laws at a symposium hosted at the Santa Monica Main Library.
Symposium breaks down ‘misunderstandings’ of unhoused struggle
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00
Credit: Thomas Leffler The latest in housing rights for all of Santa Monica’s residents was on the mind of locals on Wednesday, as a group of citizens expanded their knowledge on the city’s ...
Court tears down housing law that densified single family neighborhoods
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00
SB 9 has been ruled unconstitutional, but the rule applied to neighborhoods in Santa Monica, where mostly on the outskirts. Credit: Courtesy photo A controversial housing law that would have ...
Housing law that would densify single-family neighborhoods ruled unconstitutional

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 01:06
A controversial housing law that would have densified single-family, residential neighborhoods has been ruled unconstitutional and unenforceable for some cities including Santa Monica. SB9, or the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act,
Around Town: Pier Splashdown and Pie Contest

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 19:21
Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes the Pier Splashdown and Pie Contest events, Arts and Literacy Festival and much more. Annual Venice Beach gRUNion Night Party: During spring and summer,
Operatic love story returns to scene of engagement

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 18:50
Local operatic group the Verdi Chorus concludes its 40th anniversary season with its spring concert, Star-Crossed!, a true musical love story
Support for the people of Palestine dominates public input during City Council meeting
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 16:00
A total of 33 speakers came forward to speak about the continuing war in Gaza during the Public Input on Non Agenda Items section in Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Only six came to speak on other topics.
The Supreme Court just gave California an opportunity to lower housing costs

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 19:24
A US Supreme Court ruling on housing impact fees has given California lawmakers an opening to address a key barrier to construction, cost.
Newsom remains critical of California’s local response to homelessness

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 19:10
California Gov. Gavin Newsom complains that local government officials have not been effective in dealing with homelessness.
National Poll Ranks SMMUSD Among California’s Best Districts
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:00
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) has announced its high ranking in the 2024 Best School Districts in California by national academic ranking service, Niche. SMMUSD is ranked sixth in Los Angeles County and 13th in California of 504 California school districts included.
Iconic PCH diner, Patrick’s Roadhouse closed, campaign launched to save it
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:00
Legendary Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) diner, Patrick’s Roadhouse has closed and current owner, Anthony Fischler, is attempting to renegotiate a new, long-term lease with the building’s landlord. However,
The children affected by Aliso Canyon’s gas leak want to ban fracking
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:00
More than 70 high school students across California submitted opinion pieces to CalMatters’ second annual Earth Day contest. The 2024 contest theme was "What solution should Californians running for office support to help address climate change?
Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock honored at annual charity celebration
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00
Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. “I am humbled and amazed by this praise from people I love and respect so much,” said Brock.
Will Rogers students, faculty celebrate Earth Day

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 19:18
In advance of Monday’s Earth Day celebration, students and faculty of Will Rogers Learning Community had a green-thumbed party of their own, hosting an Earth Day Festival at the campus’ regenerative farm.
Cyclists seize the streets in unique Venice ridealong

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 19:16
On April 21, over five miles of Venice Blvd. were transformed into car-free open streets thanks to nonprofit organization CicLAvia
Master plan for Grant campus approved by school board

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 18:48
The future big-picture plans for one of the SMMUSD campuses are now clearer after the April 18 meeting of the district’s Board of Education.
Work starts on bullet train rail line from Sin City to the City of Angels
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:00
A $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started construction, officials said Monday, amid predictions that millions of ticket-buyers will be boarding trains by 2028.
Opinion: Moving the needle

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 21:31
"I hope there’s a silent majority who want to see our local leaders engage with each other and to do so with honesty, empathy and competence"

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

Los Angeles County shuts down parks, beach parking to encourage coronavirus social distancing

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 17:13
“That doesn’t mean gather elsewhere,” Garcetti tweeted. “This is serious. Stay home and save lives.” Santa Monica also closed beach parking Sunday in an attempt to keep people away, while Long Beach shut down dog parks, playgrounds, picnic areas and basketball courts Sunday. “Seriously people, you need to practice social distancing ...
UCLA’s beach volleyball team was aiming for title until coronavirus ended season

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 15:10
UCLA remained a championship contender this season despite losing five of 10 starters, a senior class that shepherded the program from its infancy when players were still driving to Santa Monica to practice. Now the Bruins are enjoying a $1-million renovation to on-campus Mapes Beach. With four total courts, the facility is a perfect place for ...
Some Californians can’t seem to stay away from the beach despite coronavirus ‘stay at home’ mandate

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 15:06
Beaches like Santa Monica and Hermosa Beach also saw people not only meandering in crowds along the pier and boardwalk areas, but also several contact beach volleyball games and basketball games while students are out of schools, most restaurants are closed, millions of Californians are home from work and tens of thousands have been laid off ...
Sheltering in place and missing NBA? Here are the top-10 basketball books of all-time

Sat, 03/21/2020 - 13:12
In the wake of a voluminous public response to last week’s piece on the greatest sports films, we turn now to books — such a pleasant diversion, too often set aside for more pressing tasks. There is no proper substitute for a Stephen Curry 35-footer or the artistry of Luka Doncic,
Los Angeles County Beaches Cut Down Volleyball Nets Due To Coronavirus

Sat, 03/21/2020 - 00:17
beaches across Los Angeles County are making sure no one plays volleyball. L.A. County workers are busy cutting down volleyball nets across the Santa Monica Bay Friday, this only hours after California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered residents to stay home to help slow down the spread of the novel virus. The decision to take volleyball off the ...
In good times and bad, the Warriors have heavy influence

Sat, 03/14/2020 - 23:33
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.
Letters: They’re looking for sports world to be safe at home

Sat, 03/14/2020 - 09:02
I am a UCLA fan. Nonetheless, I was not all that upset with USC beating UCLA on a last-second shot. Also, I was not surprised in the least. I have been following Santa Monica High basketball for more years than I want to remember (I am 73). During the last decade, while sitting next to his mom I have watched Jonah Mathews (and his brother ...
NBA’s second positive coronavirus test: Utah’s Donovan Mitchell

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 23:25
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.
NBA shutdown: What Warriors fans in the Bay Area need to know now

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 21:37
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.
NBA shutdown: Five things Warriors fans need to know

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 20:06
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.
College football must innovate as FBS attendance dips for sixth straight year to lowest since 1996

Tue, 03/10/2020 - 15:50
Will college football find a moon shot ot stem the tide as fans continue to watch en mass ... from their couches?
Daily Breeze baseball Top 15: Several changes to this week’s poll, including a new No. 1

Tue, 03/10/2020 - 02:35
Here are the updated Daily Breeze Top 15 baseball rankings for the week of 3/9 The Mustangs had one game last week, a 3-0 win over Santa Margarita. Jonah Storey tossed a one-hit shutout, striking out three.
San Clemente girls basketball shows fight but falls at Santa Monica in SoCal regional semifinals
Sun, 03/08/2020 - 07:11
SANTA MONICA — San Clemente’s girls basketball team exited the season Saturday the same way it started four months ago: full of fight. Orange County’s seventh-ranked squad pushed host Santa Monica for nearly four quarters and got the reigning CIF-SS Division 3AA champion in major foul trouble before falling 47-39 in the Division II ...
Mathews, USC snap UCLA's 7-game streak on last-second 3

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 01:08
Get real-time COLLEGEBASKETBALL basketball coverage and scores as UCLA Bruins takes on Southern California Trojans. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports.com
Warriors’ future is bright, but don’t get carried away

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 00:15
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.