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Montana Avenue Art Walk & SMC Glass Pumpkin Sale

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/28/2023 - 19:59
Montana Avenue Art Walk & SMC Glass Pumpkin Sale , food and drink highlights including that Friday is National Coffee Day , and much more
Business owner John Alle offers additional details after his assault

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/28/2023 - 19:48
Last week prominent City Hall critic and downtown business owner John Alle was hospitalized after a violent altercation with a homeless man in Palisades Park.
The 26th Annual LA Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run Returns to UCLA to Raise Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/28/2023 - 16:00
Southern California runners and walkers are gearing up for the 26th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge 5k Walk/Run to be held on Sunday, October 22 at UCLA. Hosted and produced by the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research,
Santa Monica Public Library Presents Anna Homler

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/28/2023 - 16:00
The Santa Monica Public Library’s Soundwaves new music series welcomes experimental vocalist and sound artist Anna Homler Saturday October 7 at 3:30 p.m., in the Main Library’s Martin Luther King Jr.
Data Shows that COVID-19 Continues to Significantly Impact People 65+

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/28/2023 - 16:00
With the start of fall, and the possibility of increases in circulating respiratory viruses, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) recommends that everyone who is eligible receives the updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccines,
Save the Civic

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 09/28/2023 - 16:00
The times we are living in…. We can’t take anything for granted anymore; But doesn’t it get tiring to have to fight for everything, that shouldn’t need a fight. I think we should retire the phrase "no brainer.
A well-earned birthday for wellness group

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 19:06
Cultivating wellness usually takes a village, but one wellness group is more like one small hut of educators that still gets the job done.
Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
Striking actors have voted to expand their walkout to include the lucrative video game market, a step that could put new pressure on Hollywood studios to make a deal with the performers who provide voices and stunts for games.
Museum of Flying celebrates the work of former daredevil Douglas photographer Don Adams

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
A small-scale celebration was held to celebrate the life-long career of a former Santa Monica resident named Don Adams at the Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport.
California politicians point fingers as tolerance of homelessness wears thin
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
Many political promises have been made, many billions of taxpayer dollars have been spent and many programs have been launched, but the state’s homelessness crisis continues to worsen and Californians’ tolerance has worn thin.
City of Santa Monica Mourns Passing of Former Big Blue Bus Director Stephanie Negriff
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
The City of Santa Monica today announced with great sadness that Stephanie Negriff, former director of Big Blue Bus, passed away earlier this month at age 67.
California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at public schools and various violence prevention programs under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Tuesday.
Santa MoniCARES Announces Second Annual “Volley-Ween” Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
Santa MoniCARES, a nonprofit dedicated to serving the community, will host its second annual “Volley-Ween” volleyball tournament, costume contest and mixer on Wednesday, October 25, in partnership with Perry’s Café and Beach Rentals.
Insurance lies
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
It doesn’t matter that I was hit by a car on one of those app-rental bikes that day in Santa Monica, it doesn’t matter if the person didn’t stop and fled the scene, it doesn’t even matter I was left with over $100k in medical bills.
Fire and police departments train at the Downtown Metro Station

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
Training: Metro simulated a fire drill Tuesday afternoon at the Downtown Santa Monica station, closing off the street at 5th Street and Colorado Ave. southbound to the parking lot entrance.
Sheriff targets retail theft with new $15.6M grant
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 16:00
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) will receive $15.6 million in new funding as part of a statewide handout to fight organized retail theft.
Fire destroys the Memorial Park pickleball equipment storage facility leaving players without beloved sport

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 17:51
A fire has completely destroyed the pickleball equipment storage facility in Memorial Park, an extremely popular location for Santa Monica’s pickleball-playing community. Up until recently, this was among the few places the public could play the fast-growing sport.
Here’s when your favorite show may return as writers strike is on the verge of ending

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 16:00
A tentative agreement between striking screenwriters and Hollywood studios offers some hope that the industry’s dual walkouts may soon be over. But when will your favorite shows return?
After hot labor summer, will Gavin Newsom sign bill giving unemployment benefits to striking workers?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 16:00
The eight-hour workday. Paid family leave. Those fruits of labor victories are part of everyday life in California.
Climate-cleansing beach bash brings droves of activists

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 16:00
Monica beaches were more crowded than usual on a Saturday morning, as tourists and visitors were joined by local environmental volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day.