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Miramar project back on track with unanimous ARB recommendation
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/17/2024 - 15:59
A renovation over a decade in the making is finally making serious headway through Santa Monica city government, giving new life to one of the area’s premier destinations. During Monday’s meeting of the city’s Architectural Review Board (ARB),
Heavy metal, meals for children collide in food fundraiser
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/17/2024 - 15:59
An iconic Los Angeles landmark will be playing a vital role this week in keeping kids fed in Santa Monica and beyond. On Thursday, the Westside Food Bank hosts its second Rock for Hunger event at The Viper Room in West Hollywood,
Free and Reduced-Price Meals for SMMUSD Students- School Year 2024-25
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/17/2024 - 15:59
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or Afterschool Snack Program.
First candidates pull paperwork for elected office
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 21:33
The first wave of candidates for elected office in November’s election pulled application paperwork on Monday, setting the stage for a hectic several months. Candidates were able to pull papers at Monday’s Candidate Workshop in Council Chambers of Santa Monica City Hall,
Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 16:00
The online advertisement to Donald Trump supporters was clear enough: Click here, and receive a free Trump 2024 flag and a commemorative coin. All in exchange for taking a quick survey and providing a credit card number for the $5 shipping and handling.
Court ruling’s implications on local, regional level discussed
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 16:00
Weeks after a monumental decision on homelessness, Santa Monica City Council held initial discussions on how a U.S. Supreme Court ruling could impact not just the city, but surrounding jurisdictions.
CA lawmaker safety gets new attention after Trump shooting
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 16:00
Former President Donald Trump evaded serious injury, or death, by mere centimeters after a bullet struck his upper right ear during a campaign rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. The Republican presidential candidate pumped his fist,
California finally approved indoor heat rules. Why were prison workers excluded?
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 16:00
California’s workplace safety board recently approved an indoor heat protection standard and urged Cal/OSHA to put it into full effect as quickly as possible. Nearly two decades after the state’s outdoor workers won heat protections,
Lifelong resident and journalist Janet McLaughlin announces run for council
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 16:00
Former Los Angeles Times journalist and longtime resident of Santa Monica, Janet McLaughlin, has announced her intention to run for a seat on City Council. “I’ve been a lifelong journalist, including helping start the iconic KTLA Morning News and as such I’ve been the eyes and ears of the city for my entire professional life.
Council descends into playground politics when closed session leaks is discussed again
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 03:00
He challenged the fact that a leak to the press in June 2021 caused Montebello City Manager Rene Bobadilla to decline his offer to join Santa Monica City staff, saying instead that it was the significant pay rise he was offered by Montebello City Council ...
Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid protracted heat wave
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/15/2024 - 16:00
Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave that has dried out the landscape while setting temperature records and putting lives at risk. Forecasters,
Losing it instead of using it: How California missed out on $1 billion to feed kids during the pandemic
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/15/2024 - 16:00
Denise Amos It shouldn’t be this hard to get money into the hands of parents struggling to feed their children. But in California, where even the simple can get real complicated, hundreds of millions of federal dollars meant for hungry kids have slipped away unspent.
Judge hears arguments for restitution to families of 34 people killed in 2019 scuba boat fire
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/15/2024 - 16:00
Stefanie Dazio and Jamie Ding A federal judge heard arguments Thursday over whether a boat captain should pay restitution to the families of 34 people killed in a California scuba dive boat fire in 2019,
Election season formally opens
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/15/2024 - 03:00
Election: Monday begins the process for candidates to pull papers for elected office, including Council, Rent Control Board, School Board and Santa Monica College Board, four months until the November election. Courtesy Graphic Santa Monica’s election ...
Residents appalled at community meeting on Wilshire developments

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/12/2024 - 23:59
The strategy adopted by the HCHC was to provide a presentation and then have questions answered by relevant officials at different "stations"
Passed over for promotions, no jobs in sight: Some deaf Californians question what’s fair
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/12/2024 - 16:00
Lisa Peterson interviewed first at Kohl’s, then at TJ Maxx and Target. She applied for jobs at Raley’s, Safeway, Applebee’s, and Olive Garden, too. Once, she advanced to a second interview at the Cheesecake Factory,
Museum makes room for skateboarding’s Dogtown roots
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/12/2024 - 16:00
A project two years in the making has brought the spirit of skateboarding’s origins back to the sport’s birthplace. On June 30, the California Heritage Museum launched its exhibit “Dogtown and the Legendary Z-Boys,
Homelessness slowed down in Los Angeles. It’s little cause for celebration
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/12/2024 - 16:00
The politics and progress against homelessness are reaching an inflection point in Los Angeles, and the next few months may determine whether the region turns the corner on this issue or loses patience with leadership.
HOA Homefront – Reader Questions – Constitutional Rights in Hearings, and Does the Delinquent Owner Talk?
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/12/2024 - 16:00
Dear Kelly: We have a homeowner that insists that the HOA must have the complainant in a harassment violation present at his hearing? Is it required? M.H., Pacific Beach Hello Kelly, good commentary on disciplinary hearings in your recent column. Following ...
California is late on its own financial health report for the 6th straight year
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/12/2024 - 16:00
California — a state whose officials love to tout it as the world’s fifth largest economy — is a year late in producing a report on its own financial health for the sixth year in a row. The most recently available such report,

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

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 ...