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Business Entrepreneur Mario Velasco Joins the Venice Chamber of Commerce Team as COO
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 23:07
The Venice Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Mario Velasco as its new COO. Velasco has previously served on the Chamber’s board of directors and brings his extensive experience as a local business owner-operator to his role with us.
Cervical cancer screenings encourged in January
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 23:00
As the new year begins, many will make resolutions to improve or protect their health. While new exercise routines or healthier diets occupy people’s minds, there is another step to take in the new year: schedule a cervical cancer screening and possibly vaccination with their health care provider.
SMC’s Emeritus Acting Troupe to Perform Jan. 28 “Conversations: Scenes from Film and Theater”

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 23:00
Santa Monica College’s Emeritus Acting Troupe is pleased to announce its Winter 2023 Showcase,“Conversations: Scenes from Film and Theater.” The performance is free and will be held online as a live virtual event at 1 p.
More reports of coyotes in the city not necessarily reflective of increased prevalence
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 21:57
Despite increased reports of coyote sightings, officials say there do not seem to be more of the animals in the city than usual.
Council chooses seniority over popularity for new mayor selections

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 19:23
The rules governing public comment at City Council have mutated with almost the frequency of Covid variants over the past few years and officials approved a “new” system again last week that also radically restructured the process for selecting a mayor.
Rain Dangers for Pets
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 19:16
The aftermath of heavy rains brings dangers to pets. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (SPCALA) warns pet owners to be on the lookout for standing water, debris, and poisonous mushrooms.
There’s nothing clean about offshore wind development unless California tribes are involved

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/14/2023 - 23:20
Since colonization began, the impacts of natural resource extraction have devastated Indigenous communities in the United States and across the globe
Year of the Rabbit at Santa Monica Place

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/14/2023 - 19:55
Santa Monica Place welcomes visitors and shop- pers to ring in the Year of the Rabbit with its free Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 28. After a two-year hiatus, Santa Monica Place’s Lunar New Year programming returns with traditional Chinese lion dance performances,
Rain-soaked California to see more rounds of stormy weather

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/14/2023 - 19:46
With rain-soaked California expected to see more stormy weather over the weekend and into next week, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and other state and federal officials pleaded with residents Friday to stay alert to possibly more flooding and damage.
MLK weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/14/2023 - 19:44
Santa Monica College (SMC) and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition will host the city’s annual celebration at the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center
Council public input program

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/14/2023 - 16:00
The decision last week will extended an already in place pilot program allowing more flexibility in when speakers can address the council but falls short of adopting a “hybrid” model that would allow for call-in participation.
Trevor Bauer unclaimed on waivers, is now free agent

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/14/2023 - 16:00
Trevor Bauer became a free agent Friday when he went unclaimed on waivers, leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers responsible for about $22.5 million owed to the former Cy Young Award winner whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced by an arbitrator.
Vons closing down sale

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 01/14/2023 - 08:00
The first signs of the forthcoming massive redevelopment of the 710 Broadway site were finally visible on Thursday evening as the Vons superstore, that will soon be demolished, began its closing down stock clearance sale.
ON SACRED GROUND
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/13/2023 - 21:04
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. Award-winning documentarian, Josh Tickell and his wife Rebecca have made exceptional environmental films for over fifteen years. Recently however, they completed their ...
Smoke free zone extended to 30 feet of any public building

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/13/2023 - 20:49
In addition, unlawful smoking in both common and public areas will now result in a warning first, before any punitive action.
Maudit 2.0 film festival introduces unique, off-the-beaten path cinema to the West side

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 01/13/2023 - 16:01
Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica will be screening a wide array of films in person and on-line in coming weeks.
Covid outlook remains optimistic, but City Council urges more boosters, vaccinations

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 01/12/2023 - 19:54
Despite over 90 percent of the Santa Monica population having received at least one Covid-19 vaccination, the City Council urges everyone to continue having booster shots, since only 34 percent of Santa Monica residents have received one since September of last year.
After accusations of undercounting, county officials make changes for the 2023 homeless count

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 01/12/2023 - 16:00
With the annual homeless count on the horizon, county officials have announced plans to revise the system for measuring homelessness.
Limited storm damage as sunny skies return to Santa Monica
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 01/12/2023 - 08:00
WEATHER: While other parts of California have been damaged Santa Monica escaped the recent storms without significant harm. Matthew Hall Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. As the sun begins to peek out ...
In-N-Out Burger Expanding East of Texas, 1st Stop Tennessee

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 01/11/2023 - 23:00
In-N-Out Burger announced Tuesday that it plans to open a corporate office in Tennessee and restaurants in and around Nashville by 2026, marking the company’s first expansion east of Texas. Gov. Bill Lee joined In-N-Out Burger owner and President Lynsi Snyder along with other government and company officials in announcing plans for an office to

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Santa Monica College with Prominent Ponging Past Excited to Host Olympic Trials

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 02:34
And what better place to host such an exciting Olympic Trials than Santa Monica College in sunny Southern California! SMC is no stranger to the ponging spotlight. The college has promoted our favorite Olympic sport for forty years. Current SMC table tennis team coach and alum Kamran Khairzad noted it’s “Very important that SMC College is ...
Warriors brace for the Giannis Antetokounmpo show

Tue, 01/07/2020 - 23:31
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.
Los Angeles, not New York, is basketball capital of the world

Sun, 01/05/2020 - 11:38
Step outside: ditch the jacket, it’s 70 degrees. Venice Beach hops with life and energy. The Ferris wheel is cranking over on Santa Monica pier. Surfers work the ocean waves. You can always get your fries, animal-style, at In-N-Out. But there is more, of course. Across this basketball winter there are plenty of fine stories playing themselves ...
How to preserve David Stern’s legacy? Remodel All-Star Weekend in his spirit

Sat, 01/04/2020 - 20:39
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.
‘Perfect’ Don Larsen had some Giants moments, too

Sat, 01/04/2020 - 00:38
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.
A’s lost Kyler Murray to the NFL: But Oakland should have no regrets

Fri, 01/03/2020 - 02:45
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.
Once again, Seahawks find that last yard is a doozy

Tue, 12/31/2019 - 23:14
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.
Nutty question: Could Warriors become too good? Plus, other 2020 story lines

Sun, 12/29/2019 - 03:00
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.
Luka Doncic, the NBA’s next transformative player, to make Chase Center debut

Sun, 12/29/2019 - 00:38
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.
Boys basketball showcase events highlight next week’s action

Fri, 12/27/2019 - 20:37
30 p.m. and Rancho Christian taking on Santa Clarita Christian at 9 p.m. The Take Flight Challenge will be held this year at Santa Monica College. Friday’s action begins at 4 p.m. with Brentwood taking on Maranatha, followed by Shadow Mountain (Arizona) and Redondo (5:30 p.m.), Long Beach Poly-St. Bernard (7 p.m.) and Mayfair-Bishop ...
Under 7 but not Over Matched

Santa Monica Mirror
Mon, 08/27/2018 - 19:19
The Under 7 (U7) Santa Monica YMCA Stars basketball team won their game in convincing fashion over their Culver-Palms YMCA opponent this past weekend with a 29-7 victory. For the second weekend in a row, the Stars out rebounded their opponent by a wide ...
Santa YMCA Stars Back to Winning Ways

Santa Monica Mirror
Wed, 08/22/2018 - 01:45
The Santa Monica Under 7 Stars are back to their winning ways, a week after they saw their undefeated run come to an end, with a resounding 27-6 victory over the Culver-Palms Pythons, in summer YMCA youth basketball action last weekend. “The Stars ...
USC football announcer makes final calls of compassion

Los Angeles Times
Fri, 08/10/2018 - 23:21
He is a broadcasting icon whose full-time job is not in broadcasting. He is the director of youth sports for the Santa Monica YMCA. When he’s not providing the soundtrack for USC football games — for which he is paid on a per-game basis — he runs ...
Best opening games in prep football

Los Angeles Times
Mon, 08/06/2018 - 20:36
Bronny James, the 13-year-old son of LeBron James, has chosen Santa Monica Crossroads as his next school, TMZ Sports is reporting. Sierra Canyon was the original favorite to land the highly touted eighth-grade son of the newest Laker, but Crossroads had ...