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Vote No on School Bond
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 16:14
By CHARLES ANDREWS WHAT?! Charles Andrews, why do you hate children? Why do you hate our schools? I don’t. I’ve been blessed with two beautiful kids myself, and one of them went through our school system start to finish: SMASH K – 8,
Letters: Phil Brock’s hypocrisy, follow the money
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 16:02
Political campaign The Douglas Day event that was held this past Sunday and a tribute to all the people who supported it was a major success. When I ran previously for city council I was the only candidate who supported keeping the airport open.
City Council expresses concern over Measure G and agrees not to support it

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/26/2024 - 17:15
In a rare moment of decisive unity, councilmembers agreed that Measure G, which will be on the November 2024 ballot, was not – at least in its current state – worthy of supporting. Despite not having a particularly packed agenda this week,
Around Town: Montana Art Walk, Thai Beach Fest & More!
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/26/2024 - 15:59
On In & Around Town includes Montana Art Walk, Thai Beach Fest, The Other Art Fair, and much more! The Other Art Fair: This four-day event at The Barker Hangar showcases a curated selection of over 140 independent artists.
All Highly Recommended
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/26/2024 - 15:59
LA OPERA, Puccini’s “MADAME BUTTERFLY” – What a way to start the new season! Can’t wait to see this direction and staging, as though it takes place on a 1930s movie set.With Korean soprano Karah Son in her signature role.
Opinion: Beware of the ‘Sellout Slate’
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/26/2024 - 08:55
Landlords and corporations attempting to buy the Santa Monica election to overturn rent control Today, Santa Monica City Councilmembers Gleam Davis, Caroline Torosis and Jesse Zwick issued a rare joint warning to voters that landlords and corporations are trying to buy the Santa Monica City Council.
Homeless man charged with attempted murder after strangulation attack on the beach

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/26/2024 - 08:28
The suspect in an unprovoked attack on Santa Monica beach less than a week ago has been charged with attempted murder with a bail set at $2 million. The victim was a 28-year-old male resident of West Hollywood,
AMC Broadway 4 movie theater shuts doors on Promenade
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/25/2024 - 22:30
The movie theater has been through a 90-year history on Broadway, now leaving just one AMC location in the city.
Longtime Daily Press columnist Neworth dies at 80
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/25/2024 - 16:00
A constant voice in Santa Monica, known equally for his humor and strong opinions, Jack Neworth has left an indelible mark on the city he called home.
Lone challenger for School Board withdraws from the election
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/25/2024 - 16:00
The November election in Santa Monica will be among the least contested in City history as one of the two races that voters would have had a voice in is now moot following the withdrawal of the lone challenger for School Board.
Over 400 lbs of trash cleared from Santa Monica Pier on Coastal Cleanup Day
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/25/2024 - 16:00
Saturday saw the 35th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, an international endeavor to protect oceans, watersheds and wildlife.
Huge donations kickstart the final month of campaigning for local office
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/24/2024 - 16:00
With a matter of days remaining before early voters can send in their ballots, endorsements and cash continue to flow into campaigns both local and regional including a new player in the City Council election with a massive warchest.
Tuesday’s City Council meeting is a light affair, but there are still items of interest

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/23/2024 - 21:57
This Tuesday’s City Council meeting is an usually light affair, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any interesting items on the agenda. At the time of going to press, there were no closed session items listed on the evening’s agenda,
California rolls out career path grants to schools, nearly a year late

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/23/2024 - 18:51
California is poised today to announce which schools will share a windfall to bolster career paths for students — but delays and mishaps have meant that thousands of students missed the opportunity to participate.
The Most Expensive City – An Ethos of Superiority
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/23/2024 - 16:01
This week we found out officially, what many of us already know experientially, that Santa Monica is the most expensive city to conduct business in. Our academic neighbors to the East, Claremont McKenna College’s Rose Institute of State and Local Government studied some 216 municipalities and found that among fees,
California rolls out career path grants to schools – nearly a year late
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/23/2024 - 16:01
By Carolyn Jones California is poised today to announce which schools will share a windfall to bolster career paths for students – but delays and mishaps have meant that thousands of students missed the opportunity to participate.
UC approves new less-lethal arms for its police force amid protest
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 09/21/2024 - 23:37
By Mikhail Zinshteyn Minutes after a UC regents committee began debating the purchase of additional less-lethal weapons and ammunition this afternoon, pro-Palestinian students in the UCLA meeting room drowned them out.
Decade of delicious BBQ just the start for Holy Cow
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 09/21/2024 - 23:35
A decade of decadent barbecue looks to be just the start of Holy Cow’s savory success.
Californians back measure to crack down on crime despite opposition

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/20/2024 - 18:40
California voters will begin marking their mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 election in just a few days and how they vote may reflect their somewhat sour outlooks, particularly rising concerns about crime,
HOA Homefront – Reader Questions- What is Board Quorum, Outgoing Board Still Runs the HOA, and Is Board Immunity Unlimited?
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/20/2024 - 16:00
My HOA bylaws authorize a board of seven directors, but only three members attended a recent board meeting because there were four vacancies. At one meeting, only two directors attended, and approved significant actions.

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

Flying Into Patchy Fog, Kobe Bryant’s Pilot Had a Decision to Make

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 05:42
The weather was good when the helicopter with nine passengers left Orange County. But as they flew north, it quickly grew worse. CALABASAS, Calif. — The helicopter carrying the basketball legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday morning circled over a golf course in Los Angeles’s Griffith Park,
For USC basketball, Kobe Bryant’s death hit close to home

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 03:14
‘It never really hit me until he passed away that, wow, this is a guy that God has blessed us with that probably will never come again.’
Resident who witnessed Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash tells what he saw
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 20:36
Then a fireball erupted on a hillside off Las Virgenes Road. I had no way of knowing the helicopter that had plunged into the Santa Monica Mountains hillside was carrying basketball legend Kobe Bryant, as well as his young daughter Gianna, and this crash would send fans around the nation into mourning. It was 9:52 a.m., and I ventured out onto ...
Kobe Bryant Memorials Pop Up All Over Southern California
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 16:04
The largest gathering for mourning fans was at the Staples Center, where the 41-year-old basketball superstar spent most of his career and had some of his most iconic moments.
SA stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 10:13
The world is still reeling in shock following the tragic news of retired NBA star Kobe Bryant’s death on Sunday. The basketball legend and his 13-year-old daughter, Giana Bryant along with with seven people died after a helicopter he was flying in crashed in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Pilot identified in helicopter crash that claimed Kobe Bryant’s life

Mon, 01/27/2020 - 08:53
At 8:24 p.m., City Hall was illuminated in purple and gold light in honor of Bryant. The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier also lit up with Lakers colors. “We mourn the tragic and untimely death of a California icon and basketball legend, Kobe Bryant,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said.”In his 20- year career with the Los Angeles ...
Watching as Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed and burst into flames

Mon, 01/27/2020 - 07:56
Then a fireball erupted on a hillside off Las Virgenes Road. I had no way of knowing the helicopter that had plunged into the Santa Monica Mountains hillside was carrying basketball legend Kobe Bryant, as well as his young daughter Gianna, and this crash would send fans around the nation into mourning. The Times is offering coverage of Kobe ...
Former NBA star Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash near Los Angeles

Mon, 01/27/2020 - 07:40
CALABASAS, Calif. (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA’s all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board,
NBA legend Kobe Bryant among 5 people killed in helicopter crash
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 22:32
Basketball icon Kobe Bryant was among five people killed when a helicopter slammed into a hillside Sunday near Malibu in Los Angeles County.
Oracle Challenger Series tennis tournament returns to Newport Beach

Sun, 01/26/2020 - 02:37
Nicole Gibbs lives in Santa Monica, but the professional tennis player also holds Newport Beach in high regard. Gibbs returns to the Oracle Challenger Series event at Newport Beach Tennis Club for the third straight year when the tournament begins Monday. She has also played four seasons with the Newport Beach-based Orange County Breakers of ...
Astros questions asked, but Oakland A’s pitcher Mike Fiers goes silent

Sat, 01/25/2020 - 08:04
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.
Previews of Friday’s boys and girls basketball games to watch and Saturday’s State Preview Classic

Fri, 01/24/2020 - 00:33
A look at some of the top area basketball games Friday and a look at the Rolling Hills State Preview Classic on Saturday.
Warriors still making a splash — on the sidelines

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 08:32
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.
Basketball notes: JT Tan wraps up tournament with impressive 37-point, 25-rebound stat line

Tue, 01/21/2020 - 02:33
JT Tan impressed coach Harvey Kitani with his performance Saturday night; Narbonne looks forward to its next game against Gardena; the schedule for Saturday’s State Preview Classic at Harbor
Astros’ rivals may be complaining, but history should remain unchanged

Sat, 01/18/2020 - 03:19
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.