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Police chase ends on the Pier

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 23:33
A man was arrested on Wednesday night after a brief police chase through downtown that ended in on the Santa Monica Pier.
Waymo offers Santa Monicans the chance to be the first to experience a fully autonomous ride

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 20:44
Residents and visitors will have a chance to score early access tickets to take fully autonomous Waymo rides in neighborhoods across Santa Monica and Venice
Sky’s the limit for new trapeze school head

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 19:16
Aerial acrobatics are nothing new for Kenna Stevens, but taking flight as the new head of Santa Monica Trapeze School has been her most daring descent yet.
More authors sue OpenAI for copyright infringement

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 19:16
John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and George R.R. Martin are among 17 authors suing OpenAI for “systematic theft on a mass scale,” the latest in a wave of legal action by writers concerned that artificial intelligence programs are using their copyrighted works without permission.
Around Town: Opera on the Pier & Abbot Kinney Festival

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 16:00
On In & Around Santa Monica. Your weekend starts here with the Opera on the Pier, The Other Art Fair & the Abbot Kinney Festiv
Council adds home ownership to guns, transit, and development discussions at the Sept. 26 meeting

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 16:00
With the City Council set to meet next week, the upcoming meeting may look a lot like the last as Council’s abrupt departure from their Sept.
Thanks to UCLA
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 16:00
"Life-changing cancer journey, gratitude for UCLA Santa Monica Hospital's compassionate care, and a call to appreciate life's blessings."
Don Juan, Clapton, Arthur Miller

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 16:00
Tonight! – RICK SHEA, TONY GILKYSON – They both tore it up at last Sunday’s Ronnie Mack Barn Dance at McCabe’s but we didn’t get enough of either on that crowded stage, so now’s your chance. This will be an evening of just superb pickin’ and singin’ that should NOT be missed. Good price, too. Thur 9 p.m., Cinema Bar, Culver City, free.
Suspect in ambush killing of LA deputy pleads not guilty due to insanity

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 16:00
The man charged with murder in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on Wednesday.
Traffic collision at Wilshire and 14th leaves pedestrian hospitalized

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 16:00
Crash: A two car accident at the intersection of Wilshire Blvd. and 14th St. sent one victim to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon.
Convicted serial killer with two in Santa Monica victims charged with murder of cellmate

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 23:12
Ramon Escobar, a convicted serial killer with victims in Santa Monica, has been charged with killing his cellmate in a Kern County prison.
Sacramento prosecutor sues California’s capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 15:59
A Sacramento prosecutor is suing California’s capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments. Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho says his office asked the city to enforce laws around sidewalk obstruction and to create additional professionally operated camping sites.
Disney pouring $60 billion into theme parks, cruises over the next 10 years

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 15:59
The Walt Disney Co. is planning to invest approximately $60 billion into its theme parks and cruise lines over the next decade, as the company looks to continue growing one of its more successful business segments.
School district prepares for sale of $175M in new bonds
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 15:59
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will consider selling $175 million worth of bonds at their upcoming meeting as part of an agenda heavy on facility and infrastructure discussions. At Thursday’s meeting,
How California lawmakers greenlit ‘any flavor of affordable housing you could possibly want’

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 15:59
You may have missed the raucous debate (there wasn’t much of one). But with the end of the legislative session last week, California is now on the verge of laying down a welcome mat for most major affordable housing projects across the state.
Crime Watch: arson

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 15:59
SMPD officers responded to Lincoln and Broadway for an arson investigation. A suspect, later identified as 47-year-old Daval Dontra Chapple, was accused of lighting a city parking meter on fire.
BroadStage brings top music, theater talent to area arts scene

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 15:59
An ever-evolving mix of arts and educational programs are ready to ramp up at Santa Monica’s premier entertainment venue.
Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 15:59
Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund.
Residents come out in force to advocate for and against Santa Monica voting rights case

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/19/2023 - 19:44
Public comment at Tuesday’s City Council meeting was dominated by the Pico Neighborhood Association voting rights case
Crime Watch: Cell phone ring

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/19/2023 - 19:34
SMPD responded to the Victorian on Main Street and arrested multiple people that were part of a cell phone ring.