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Husband-wife duo puts smile back into the city
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 10/14/2024 - 16:13
Alinea Orthodontics, which recently opened at 2701 Ocean Park Blvd, is a collaboration between Dr. Jose Ortiz and wife and Manager Jodie Laczko, relying on the latest in orthodontist technology and a modern office space to craft customer comfort.
Accusations are politics and lies

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 10/13/2024 - 06:07
This letter is in response to the latest falsehood and political attack against my candidacy for Santa Monica City Council. SMMUSD School Board member and candidate Jon Kean alleged that I made an outrageous statement in 2019 which is a lie designed to smear my name and reputation.
Broken lines cause power outage and close Montana Ave.

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 21:31
A pair of broken power lines shut down Montana Ave. between 11th and 14th on Saturday and caused a power outage
Should California’s minimum wage be $18? Voters will soon decide

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 19:03
Voters will decide whether California should raise its hourly minimum wage to $18 by 2026 and pay workers the highest wage in the country
Candidate Questions: Dan Hall
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 18:17
The Santa Monica Daily Press provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the Daily Press office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Ericka Lesley

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:49
The Santa Monica Daily Press provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the Daily Press office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Vivian Roknian

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:48
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Ellis Raskin

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:41
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Barry Snell

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:41
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Oscar de la Torre

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:41
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Candidate Questions: Phil Brock

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 17:40
SMDP provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions and invited into the SMDP office for a one on-one interview about their candidacy.
Renters unite to combat misinformation targeting Safer Santa Monica candidates
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 16:14
As the election season intensifies, renters in Santa Monica are banding together to counter misinformation campaigns aimed at discrediting the Safer SANTA MONICA candidates: John Putnam, Dr. Vivian Roknian,
The Great Santa Monica Public Safety Debate
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 16:12
I’m sure it’s clear at this point to readers of this paper that public safety will be a prominent issue in our City Council election November 5th. And certainly concerns about security are valid, given that crime has increased in Santa Monica in recent years.
A damning statement

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 01:51
The biggest problem with the school board is that it’s run by the Jews” Oscar de la Torre, SMMUSD School Board Member, August 6, 2019 Before I get to the heart of this letter, I need people to read that quote.
Kaiser mental health workers prepare to strike, this time in Southern California

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 01:41
California mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente are preparing to strike for the second time in a little more than two years, citing stressful working conditions, lack of pensions and inadequate pay —with resultant impacts on patient care.
California Senate passes bill aimed at preventing gas price spikes
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 10/12/2024 - 01:38
The California state Senate passed a measure Friday to prevent gas prices from spiking in a state where it is notoriously expensive to fill up at the pump. The proposal, backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom,
Ballona Creek project moves past pilot stage after mass trash collection
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/11/2024 - 16:13
A wildly successful trash collection pilot program for Westside beaches will now be a permanent fixture in the area.
Despite uncertainty, Council agrees to continue negotiations for Olympic beach volleyball

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 10/11/2024 - 16:13
The nuts and bolts of hosting the Beach Volleyball tournament in the 2028 Olympic Games were laid bare in Tuesday’s City Council meeting where nostalgia struggled against a seemingly overwhelming number of unsatisfactory elements to the LA28 agreement.
Ruskin Rocks 2 Sundays!
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 20:29
KRSON – courtesy photo I HATE TO BRAG, BUT… My wife is one helluva singer. Been at it professionally since her mid-teens. Toured Japan four times, played the Queen Mary five nights a week for five years,
Feeling stressed about the election? Here’s what some are doing and what they say you can do too
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 20:10
MARIAM FAM If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there’s no need to white knuckle through it. Take a deep breath. Literally.

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

High school football: Schedule of games for Week 4

Mon, 09/11/2023 - 00:01
The high school football schedule for games Sept. 14-16 in the Southland: Thursday, Sept. 14 CITY EAST VALLEY LEAGUE Grant at North Hollywood, 7 p.m. Sun Valley Poly at Monroe, 7 p.m. EASTERN LEAGUE Garfield at South Gate, 7:30 p.m. South East at Los Angeles Roosevelt, 7 p.m.
People and Places:
Los Angeles Times ~ High school football ~ Schedule
Ram’s blue-and-golden partnership kicks off at LMU

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/08/2023 - 16:00
The National Football League (NFL) 2023-24 regular season started on Thursday, but one franchise kicked off festivities a day early with a new partner off the field
USC Women's Basketball: Team Puts In Work For Epic Preseason Cardio

Fri, 09/08/2023 - 03:00
Top-ranked recruit Juju Watkins, a six-foot combo guard out of Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, and four-star guard Malia Samuels out of Garfield High School in Washington headline the club's incoming additions as it aims to improve its March Madness play.
People and Places:
USC Trojans ~ USC Women's Basketball Team ~ Sports Illustrated
The 2023 Rugby World Cup set to offer the best sporting action for the next seven weeks

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/05/2023 - 18:04
For the next seven weeks — and thankfully only at weekends — the very best teams in the world will compete against each other
The Rugby World Cup is the perfect time to tackle the sport

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 09/02/2023 - 23:00
And while rugby might not have the razzamatazz of football or the en masse appeal of soccer, it is without a doubt one of the most thrilling team games to enjoy as a spectator.
High school football top performers for Week 2
Sat, 09/02/2023 - 19:27
A look at some of the top performances in high school football games across the Southland on Thursday and Friday.
People and Places:
Week, Devon ~ Greater Los Angeles Area ~ High school football
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami change LA-area hotel over workers’ strike
Sat, 09/02/2023 - 18:38
Inter Miami, the MLS team that includes soccer legend Lionel Messi, has reportedly switched hotels in the Los Angeles area due to striking workers.
People and Places:
Lionel Messi ~ Miami ~ Los Angeles
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami agree to switch hotels in support of striking hospitality workers

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 17:53
Legendary soccer superstar Lionel Messi is in Los Angeles as Inter Miami are set take on LAFC at BMO Stadium on Sunday, and the team is supporting local striking hotel workers during their stay in
People and Places:
Southern California ~ Lionel Messi ~ Inter
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami agree to switch hotels in support of striking hospitality workers in Los Angeles

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 17:53
Legendary soccer superstar Lionel Messi is in Los Angeles as Inter Miami are set take on LAFC at BMO Stadium on Sunday, and the team is supporting local striking hotel workers during their stay in
People and Places:
Southern California ~ Lionel Messi ~ Miami
West Torrance football falls in nonleague meeting against Santa Monica

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 16:59
West Torrance struggled on offense and couldn’t slow down the Santa Monica offense in Friday’s nonleague meeting
Striking LA hotel workers thank Lionel Messi, Inter Miami for not crossing picket line

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 10:53
Soccer star Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will no longer stay at a Santa Monica hotel where workers have gone on strike.
People and Places:
Los Angeles ~ Lionel Messi ~ Miami
Football fanatics flock to see fresh flag program

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 09/01/2023 - 16:00
The 2023 fall season introduces girls flag football to the schedule, the sport’s first year officially sanctioned by the California Interscholastic Federation
Prep Rally: These new quarterbacks are earning some attention

Mon, 08/28/2023 - 16:01
There’s some new quarterbacks gaining traction early in the football season. Caleb Sanchez, who waited four years to finally start at quarterback for St. John Bosco, has guided the Braves to a 2-0 start, including passing for 340 yards and two touchdowns Saturday in Florida in a 20-7 win over St. Thomas Aquinas.
High school football: Week 2 schedule

Mon, 08/28/2023 - 05:11
The high school football schedule for games Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in the Southland: Thursday, Aug. 31 CITY NONLEAGUE Canoga Park at Fairfax, 7:30 p.m. Contreras at Los Angeles Marshall, 4 p.m. Dymally at Taft, 7 p.m. Eagle Rock at Bell, 7:30 p.m. El Camino Real at North Hollywood, 7 p.m. Garfield vs. King/Drew at Dymally, 7:30 p.m.
People and Places:
Los Angeles Times ~ High school football ~ Los Angeles County
Bronny James has congenital heart defect, spokesperson says

Sat, 08/26/2023 - 13:45
Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California last month because of a congenital heart defect, according to a family
People and Places:
LeBron James ~ WRC-TV ~ WCMH-TV