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Late payments to nonprofits hamper California’s fight against homelessness
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 16:13
By Marisa Kendall California’s homeless service providers have a problem: They aren’t getting paid on time, and it’s making it even harder for them to get people off the street. Nonprofits that provide everything from shelter beds,
Grant holds annual world cultures event
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 16:13
Students and staff of Grant Elementary School put on an event on a global scale Sept. 27, hosting the annual World Cultures Day in the campus’ play yard.
Vote Yes on the School Bond

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 10/01/2024 - 21:27
Editor: Education is the foundation of success in our society. While the quality of teaching is the most essential component, the comfort of the environment is equally vital. In Santa Monica, however,
Establishment: The Jig is up!
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 10/01/2024 - 21:09
I am responding to Barry Snell’s assertions in the Sept. 26, 2024 SMDP guest opinion piece titled “Beware of the Sell Out Slate” which was a reprint of his press release. The Bottom Line, Barry: It’s clear that the Establishment’s Jig is up!
Mourning Matters

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 10/01/2024 - 20:44
Jack Neworth was a popular SMDP Columnist who is remembered by readers for his wit, energy and longtime love for Santa Monica.
Law curbing addictive social media feeds signed by Newsom

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 10/01/2024 - 16:14
Social media addiction can be particularly harmful for minors, prompting a new bill that was signed into law this past month.
Postponement of reading regarding gifts and bribes creates sparks at Council
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 10/01/2024 - 16:00
In conducting some agenda management, Mayor Brock requested that Item 10A, that prohibited providing and acceptance of gifts be dismissed.
Economists like Newsom’s plan to help control gas prices, refiners don’t

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 10/01/2024 - 02:11
Fall is in the air, and that means California drivers are gearing up for seasonal price increases at the pump. A plan by Gov. Gavin Newsom to hold down those spikes cleared the Assembly petroleum committee Thursday.
Assistant principals chosen for SMMUSD elementary sites

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/30/2024 - 16:12
Elementary school campuses within Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) gained two new leaders this past week.
Trump killed a tax break popular in California. Now he agrees with Pelosi and wants to restore it
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 09/30/2024 - 16:11
By Dan Walters More often than not, the two major political parties directly oppose each other on major issues, which explains why those issues tend to linger, unresolved, for years or even decades. Occasionally,
Gavin Newsom is vetoing 1 of every 5 bills. Here’s why
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 17:07
Heading into the final four days before his midnight Monday deadline, Gov. Gavin Newsom will need to decide whether to sign or veto 465 bills still on his desk.
Montana Avenue Art Walk Returns for Another Year of Creativity and Community

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 16:11
Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community at the annual Montana Avenue Art Walk. This beloved event will take place on September 28th from 11 AM to 6 PM. Following the success of last year’s street closure,
Beware of the Sellout Slate
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 19:30
Landlords & Corporations Attempting to Buy the Santa Monica Election to Overturn Rent Control (Santa Monica, CA) 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.
A work of fiction
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 19:29
Congratulations to Jesse Zwick. He is becoming a better fiction writer every day. However, I wish he had found better material. He seems to be drawing from SMRR’s tired old bag of tricks and cliches.
The Lobster’s century-long legacy celebrated for National Seafood Month
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 16:14
Next to the famous Santa Monica Pier sign lies The Lobster, which has crafted its own seafood legacy in Santa Monica going back 100 years.
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,
Time to get angry
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 16:14
The heartland of America is angry. Angry about being marginalized for decades. Angry they cannot afford food or rent or gas or homes or healthcare. Angry their children are not safe at school. The people who built our country are done with the same old politics,
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,
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.

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

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.
20 Minutes With: Hollywood Producer and Philanthropist Brian Grazer

Mon, 01/13/2020 - 20:49
Speaking from his Santa Monica home, after an early morning writing session followed by a game of tennis, the 68-year-old Grazer spoke with Penta about the origins of the new book, why face-to-face interaction matters, and how it is that Disney dominates the theme park industry. PENTA: How did the book come about? Brian Grazer: Two years ...
Will the Warriors be shut out of the NBA All-Star Game?

Sun, 01/12/2020 - 04:50
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.
Warriors’ season becomes a ‘what if’ paradise

Thu, 01/09/2020 - 17:55
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.
Arizona high school boys basketball season's first half: Shock, stars, surprises

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 20:59
It was a strange and surreal first half of the Arizona high school boys basketball season. There was a brawl, a coach dismissed, players leaving, a big man coming in with a bang. Let’s see if the second half of the season can compete with what’s already took place.
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 ...