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Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/12/2023 - 16:00
The day after my birthday I was reading the Daily Press looking for something celebratory for a birthday wish.
Celebrity hair, makeup and nail stylists: How the Hollywood strikes have affected glam squads

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/12/2023 - 06:00
Hollywood strikes have left many in hair, makeup, and manicurist roles worried about losing homes and insurance with no backup plan.
US suicides hit an all-time high last year
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/12/2023 - 06:00
That year saw about 48,300 suicide deaths — or 14.2 for every 100,000 Americans. Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. The rate fell slightly in 2019. It dropped ...
Insurers won’t cover new Alzheimer’s treatment for some customers

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/12/2023 - 06:00
Private insurers in certain states are refusing to cover the newly approved Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, while Medicare has decided to cover it.
Converting the Civic Auditorium to educational use could cost about $140 Million
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/12/2023 - 00:53
A proposal to convert the Civic Auditorium property into an athletic/theater facility for the local school district is feasible according to a newly released study, albeit with a price tag of up to $138,
What to stream this weekend: Gal Gadot, ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 17:16
"Only Murders in the Building" and Gal Gadot "Heart of Stone" are among the new items to stream on a device near you.
Taylor Swift announces ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ at Eras Tour show in Los Angeles

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 17:10
Taylor Swift closed the 2023 U.S. leg of her landmark Eras Tour Wednesday night in Los Angeles in a big way, announcing the fourth edition of her re-recording project: “1989 (Taylor’s Version).” After playing a few tracks from her “1989” era live,
Compensate residents
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 16:07
Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. Tenants are compensated if they are harassed by landlords. I see no reason why my neighbors, tenants and I shouldn’t be ...
Wilmont welcomes families to Reed Park movie night

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 16:01
Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition hosts Second Saturday Movie Nights at Reed Park, featuring family films, live music and refreshments.
Karen Bass sees bused migrants as humans. Greg Abbott sees them as pawns in his overstated crisis

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 16:01
Texas Governor Abbott sends migrants to Los Angeles while denying help in Texas. LA provides support, contrasting Abbott's strategy.
Emmy Awards move to January, placing them firmly in Hollywood’s awards season
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 06:00
The delayed 75th Emmy Awards will take place on January 15 at the Peacock Theater in LA, marking a shift from its traditional September slot and coinciding with the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
UCLA Medical Center hosts Taylor Swift-inspired therapy animal ‘red carpet’ event

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 20:43
UCLA's People-Animal Connection program organized a Taylor Swift-inspired "fashion show" featuring therapy animals dressed in eras.
From eggs to electronics to used cars, consumer inflation (CPI) eased its grip on US households in July

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 20:03
Inflation (CPI) in the United States edged up in July after 12 straight months of declines. But excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core inflation matched the smallest monthly rise in nearly two years,
Skeletal body found in Malibu park
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 16:07
Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. The new discovery comes after the body of Javonnta Marshann Murphy was found sealed in an oil drum on Malibu beach. Murphy’s ...
‘Zombie’ drug found in countywide testing

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 16:00
LA County issues warning about xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer found in illicit drugs, worsening overdoses when combined with fentanyl.
Around Town: Main St. Festival Highlights Weekend Events
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 09:00
FREE Nespresso Vertuo Pop Café at Santa Monica Pier: “Join Nespresso for a ride in the smallest, most unexpected café of the summer at the Santa Monica Pier. Hosted by TikTok star Noah Beck ...
It’s personal now
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 06:07
But it’s time to stop tiptoeing around in Santa Monica, time to call spades spades, because not doing so is playing into the tactic of “reasonableness.” Now, now, let’s talk about this ...
Malibu prepares for fire season

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 01:05
Californians are no stranger to fire season and locals are preparing for possible wildfires in the Santa Monica Mountains
People in Hawaii flee into ocean to escape wildfire destroying historic Maui tourist town

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 08/09/2023 - 22:45
A wildfire tore through Maui with alarming speed destroying homes and businesses and forcing panicked residents to jump into the ocean.
‘Staggering solidarity’: How California’s summer strikes broke down wealth, class barriers

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 08/09/2023 - 16:00
A "hot labor summer" in California sees workers across social classes uniting in strikes for better wages and working conditions.