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Some of California’s “cheapest” cities have seen the biggest rent hikes

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 07/22/2023 - 17:00
California's inland cities face a rental crisis with up to 40% rent surges since the pandemic due to housing shortages.
The Non Apology Apology

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 07/22/2023 - 16:01
Occasionally I get reader emails claiming I’m far more critical of Republicans than I am of Democrats. (Okay, maybe more than occasionally.)
Emergency freeway closure announced to stabilize parts of the bluffs

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 07/22/2023 - 00:47
Emergency repairs are needed to repair an unstable portion of the Santa Monica Bluffs and City Hall has announced an overnight closure of the I-10 freeway and northbound Pacific Coast Highway to address the problem.
Salsa Sundays mark two decades on the Promenade

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/21/2023 - 21:31
According to 35-year dancing veteran Genina Dimalanta, there’s no better way to kick off a Monday than by doing Salsa on a Sunday.
Here’s how California’s electric cars can feed the grid and help avoid brownouts

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/21/2023 - 21:02
California is exploring bidirectional charging for electric vehicles, allowing them to feed power back into the grid.
LA Courts finalize zero bail rules

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/21/2023 - 17:49
Los Angeles County approves new bail schedules for low-level, non-violent, and misdemeanor suspects before arraignment, eliminating the need for money bail.
‘A lifesaving tool’: California’s new mental health crisis line sees a surge in calls

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/20/2023 - 22:00
California's simplified mental health crisis hotline, 988, has received over 280,000 calls since its launch, indicating a need for it.
‘Am I crossing picket lines if I see a movie?’ and other Hollywood strike fan questions answered
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/20/2023 - 15:30
The ongoing strike between Hollywood actors/writers and studios/streaming services may result in delayed shows and potential impact on the Emmy Awards.
Top progressives are backing Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign. But some activists have reservations

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/20/2023 - 15:30
Progressives have shown support for President Biden's spending increases and social programs, but some are disappointed with unmet promises.
Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for $28.5 million
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 03/02/2023 - 23:00
The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a $28.5 million settlement with Los Angeles County to resolve the remaining claims in a lawsuit over deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA star,
Mambazo, Marley, Steel Guitars
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 03/02/2023 - 23:00
Also excited to see a dobro and pedal steel master who has played with so many big names (and with a great name herself), Cindy Cashdollar. The bad news is… it’s sold out. When tiny concert room McCabe’s books a great show like this,
Drought shows stunning retreat
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 03/02/2023 - 21:47
Thanks to a series of major storms, California has seen the areas afflicted by extreme or exceptional drought go from over 40% of the state to zero in under 3 months. Now if we had only built another reservoir or two in the past 40
TWO PEARLS
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 03/01/2023 - 23:00
Do party politics matter?
Power payments
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 03/01/2023 - 23:00
I’d like to let other Santa Monica solar panel customers who switched to the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) in 2019 know that like me, they may not be compensated for their excess energy production
California keeps sending toxic soil to out-of-state landfills — Newsom and legislators are slow to change course
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 03/01/2023 - 18:59
California sends toxic soil to landfills in Utah and Arizona, including sites near Native American reservations.
California can solve homelessness. Lawmakers have the solutions in front of them

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/28/2023 - 20:27
California can solve homelessness through investments of $8.1 billion in housing, shelter and supportive services every year for the next 12 years
Elemental Music Performs World Premiere by Fifth Grade Student
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/28/2023 - 19:00
Elemental Music will present over 160 young musicians in performances at Lincoln Middle School on Saturday, March 4
Non-profit Ready To Succeed supports local foster youth

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/28/2023 - 00:10
Local non-profit started by two former business people provides career and other services to foster youth in college and beyond.
Council to discuss housing element updates, waste rates and fast food on the Promenade

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 02/27/2023 - 16:00
Council will discuss a slew of lawsuits as well as topics including the housing element, promenade and potential solid waste rate increases.
Los Angeles area still blanketed by snow in rare heavy storm

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 02/26/2023 - 19:51
The National Weather Service said it was one of the strongest storms to ever hit southwest California swept through this weekend.