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Main Street welcomes the chariot parade on Sunday
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/04/2023 - 16:00
Festival of the Chariots, a cultural celebration with elaborately decorated chariots, will take place on Main Street.
Tired of trash

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/04/2023 - 16:00
Frustration with trashiness, neglect, and lack of oversight in Santa Monica, along with concerns about traffic and development.
Hasbro selling eOne television and movie business to Lionsgate in $500M deal

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/04/2023 - 05:59
Hasbro sells eOne to Lionsgate for around $500 million, providing access to a vast content library and film development rights.
Why are actors making movies during the strike? What to know about SAG-AFTRA interim agreements

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/04/2023 - 05:59
Amidst the Hollywood strike, some independent film and TV productions receive waivers to continue with union actors, causing division.
GRLSWIRL Venice SurfSkate Fest & Festival of Chariots

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/03/2023 - 16:00
Your weekend starts here with the GRLSWIRL SurfSkate Fest in Venice, the Festival of Chariots , food and drink highlights including a free lunch at Nick the Greek , and much more!
Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/03/2023 - 15:30
Federal rules on lighting efficiency have ended the sale and manufacture of traditional incandescent bulbs, boosting adoption of LED bulbs.
Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/03/2023 - 15:30
Union leaders inform Hollywood writers of plans to meet with studios' representatives to restart negotiations after three months of strike.
Progress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames threaten iconic Joshua trees

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/03/2023 - 15:30
California firefighters make progress against massive blaze threatening Joshua trees with rain's aid. The fire is 30% contained.
The Orwellian Worldview of Jesse Zwick (and Sue Himmelrich)
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/03/2023 - 02:38
A couple of jaw-dropping statements by former mayor Sue Himmelrich and her protege, council member Jesse Zwick, are worth a moment to dissect.
Few details on origin of Malibu body found in an oil drum
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 20:05
A naked man's body was discovered in a barrel in Malibu. Detectives are investigating the death's circumstances.
Amazon adds video telemedicine visits nationwide to its virtual clinic
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 15:30
Amazon expands its virtual clinic to offer video telemedicine visits in all 50 states for more than 30 health conditions.
Crews are battling ‘fire whirls’ in California’s Mojave Desert
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 15:30
Massive wildfire in California's Mojave National Preserve crosses into Nevada, with fire whirls and spreading smoke; cause under investigation.
Knife attack leaves one man critically injured near beach restrooms

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 19:34
According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), at 2:07 p.m. this afternoon, officers responded to a 911 call of an assault with a deadly weapon around the 2000 block of the beach, towards Pico Blvd. Police officers found a victim near the beach restrooms suffering from at least one stab wound to his chest.
Scholarships support a new class of foster youth attending college

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 19:16
Ready to Succeed (RTS) organized Camp Ready, a summer camp for foster youth, offering career readiness resources and scholarships.
Congressman presents scholarships

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 16:00
Ready to Succeed (RTS) organized Camp Ready, a summer camp for foster youth, offering career readiness resources and scholarships.
Do you believe in angels? About 7 in 10 U.S. adults do, a new AP-NORC poll shows

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 16:00
Approximately 7 in 10 Americans believe in angels, as per a new poll. The concept of angels is adaptable to diverse beliefs.
Here’s how hot and extreme the summer has been, and it’s only halfway over

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 15:29
The summer of 2023 is record-breaking with extreme heat, deadly floods, and wildfires, mostly attributed to climate change.
Customers want instant gratification. Workers say it’s pushing them to the brink

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 15:29
Consumer demands and technology disruptions are sparking labor unrest in industries, with workers advocating for better pay and conditions.
Statewide expansion of rent control qualifies for 2024 ballot
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 05:48
10 failed by 19 points in 2018 and Prop. 21 also failed by a similar margin in 2020. Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. A more recent state law put a California ...
Body found concealed in an oil drum at Malibu Lagoon

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 00:03
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department is investigating a body found in a barrel at a popular Malibu beach. Homicide detectives were called to the 23200 block of the Pacific Coast Highway at about 10:30 a.