One of Samohi’s top baseball prospects will be staying local to continue his career in the college ranks. Last month, Vikings senior Tony Ponce committed to East LA College to advance his education and stay on the mound,
Board of Education meeting before the Class of 2024 graduation ceremonies will discuss a number of updates in both student achievement and fiscal matters. Thursday’s meeting includes a draft of the district’s 2024-25 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP),
A weekend crash that hospitalized a driver is being investigated as a potential DUI but officials said it could be up to a month before any conclusions are drawn. According to SMPD, a section of Ocean Park Blvd.
Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. “When we’re talking about how much you’re losing in tax dollars, let me tell you, it’s over $1 billion … given back to companies,” Sen. Steve Glazer, the bill’s author ...
As a key step in fulfilling our commitment to the American public, the US Postal Inspection Service recently completed a week of intensive operations in support of Project Safe Delivery. Additional postal inspectors and other personnel from across the country took part in this nationwide initiative centered in Los Angeles.
Santa Monica History Museum You may recall, during the March 19, 2024 meeting, City Council voted to research a resolution to the Silas White property controversy. City Manager David White and City Attorney Doug Sloan were instructed to report back to ...
The Santa Monica City Council wants to know if it’s being underpaid and has asked staff to return to a future meeting with a study of compensation for councilmembers in neighboring cities. Councilmembers Lana Negrete and Oscar de la Torre asked for the s ...
Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. This isn’t just about “hush money” payments. It’s about breaking the law to hide the truth from the American people 11 days before a presidential election. Trump has a clear ...
Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. Trump’s conviction in New York should remind us all that no one — including a former president — is above the law. It should also remind us of the danger that Trump still poses to ...
In the past 10 months alone, Ravitz has collected more than 2,500 sweatshirts, donating them to places like Upward Bound House and The People Concern in Santa Monica, as well as Venice Family Clinic, West LA Homeless and PATH. Premium Santa Monica news in ...
On paper, the U.S. economy seems to be doing well with historically low unemployment. Yet most Americans have a sour view in recent polls, with stubborn inflation in living costs cited as the reason for that pessimism.
The American Red Cross critically needs blood and platelet donors now following a concerning trend over the past month – fewer donors rolling up a sleeve to give lifesaving blood. In fact, about 20,000 fewer blood donations were collected over the past month than needed to maintain the Red Cross national blood supply.
Managers are the HOA’s most important service providers. HOAs don’t work well without competent and trustworthy managers. 2. Managers are increasingly vital for the HOA housing model as it continues to grow.
A new actor may audition for the role of Civic Auditorium Savior in the coming weeks after Council is reported to have pushed forward a proposal from a private organization to refurbish and reopen the long vacant property.
Self-regulation is a messy business. In politics, it can seem elusive. When elected officials adopt rules to govern the conduct of elected officials, they’re pulled in one direction by constituents who favor restrictions and punishments,
California politics being what they are – deep blue domination by Democrats – means that many of the races on the November ballot are already decided. The outcome of Democratic President Joe Biden’s replay battle with Republican predecessor Donald Trump – assuming that both are nominated – is very much in doubt nationally.
As the verdict was read, he sat stone-faced in court, looking down. Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. The verdict is a stunning legal reckoning for Trump and exposes him to potential prison time in the city where his ...
Goin’ to Nashville! Next month. Never been. Memphis yes — Graceland, Sun and Stax all in one day. (Consensus family favorite: Stax. I’ve been told the new four-part doc on Netflix is really good.) Hope to see a Grand Ole Opry show (the excellent Del McCoury Band),
Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Venice Pride Block Party , Nick Gabaldon Day , a new Best Restaurants In Santa Monica list, and much more! Venice Pride Block Party: Kick off Pride month with music by DJ Victor Rodriguez,