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High inflation and efforts to tame it defined 2022 economy

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 12/26/2022 - 16:00
PAUL WISEMAN and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers For the economy, 2022 was a throwback year. And not in a good way. At times, it felt like the 1970s or early ‘80s. Inflation running rampant. The
The pandemic, Karens, crypto craziness: We’re over you, 2022

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 12/26/2022 - 16:00
LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press The rudeness pandemic, the actual pandemic and all things gray. There’s a lot to leave behind when 2022 comes to a close as uncertainty rules around the world. The healt
Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 24 lives
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 12/25/2022 - 21:01
Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday morning to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 24 people
University of California workers end strike, ratify contract

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 12/25/2022 - 20:56
Striking graduate students at the University of California have approved a bargaining, ending a 40-day strike that snarled classes.
Former mayor dies in plane crash

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 12/23/2022 - 17:21
Former Santa Monica Mayor Rex Minter died Thursday when the small plane he was traveling in crashed into the Santa Monica beach.
Democrats to choose internal party representatives in upcoming January election

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 12/23/2022 - 16:00
Just weeks after wrapping up a busy election season, California Democrats now have another opportunity to cast a vote, this time for an internal January election to select delegates to the California
Small plane crashes next to the Pier

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 12/23/2022 - 16:00
A small plane crashed into the Santa Monica beach Thursday sending two people to the hospital. The Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) responded to the incident and was on site […]
The Brothers Sushi in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 12/23/2022 - 13:03
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. My son Spencer lived and worked in Tokyo for 12 years and has a Ph.D. in Japanese literature and culture.
Plane crashes next to the Pier

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 12/23/2022 - 02:20
A plane has crashed on the Santa Monica Pier just south of the Pier. A small plane hit the sand and flipped at about 3:45 p.m. The Santa Monica Fire […]
Crime Watch: Below the strike zone

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 23:00
Officers observed a male suspect in the 800 block of Lincoln Blvd at 4 p.m. with his pants below his waistline and slightly above his knees. Officers immediately contacted the s
WHAT A YEAR IN LIVE MUSIC!

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 21:00
My year, anyway, but it could have been yours too. All you have to do is read NOTEWORTHY every Thursday in the Santa Monica Daily Press, mark your calendar, and go. You’ll probably bump
High tides hit local beaches with the holidays and provide insight into future sea level rise

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 20:14
The highest tides of the year will be rolling in this weekend with the holidays. Known as king tides, the natural phenomenon occurs when a new or full moon coincides with the moon reaching its closest
High tides to roll in with the holidays, provide insight into future sea level rise

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 16:00
The highest tides of the year will be rolling in this weekend with the holidays. Known as king tides, the natural phenomenon occurs when a new or full moon coincides with the moon reaching its closest
School Board moves to split payment of $45 million lawsuit over ten years, citing financial hardship

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 12/22/2022 - 03:22
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) recently announced its intention to seek a new trial in the case of two special needs students whose family recently won a lawsuit against the
Disgraced LA council members tried to erase voters. Here’s how California can respond

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/21/2022 - 21:03
In October, a Reddit user leaked audio of a meeting between Ron Herrera, President of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, and Los Angeles council members Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo and Kevin d
Negotiations breakdown

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/21/2022 - 16:00
On Sunday, December 11 at approximately 4:40 a.m. Officers were dispatched to the Gateway Hotel regarding a couple fighting. Upon arrival, officers could hear a commotion coming for their assigned hot
Chabad on the Pier

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/21/2022 - 16:00
Chabad in S. Monica (Chabad on 17th), kicked off the Hanukkah holiday celebration with a large group of community members, visitors, and tourists, on the west end of the Pier
School Board moves to disperse payment of $45 million law suit over ten years, citing financial hardship

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/21/2022 - 16:00
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) recently announced its intention to seek a new trial in the case of two special needs students whose family recently won a lawsuit against the
Meat the Apple Tart

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/21/2022 - 16:00
With family gatherings upon us and visitors aplenty in town, the Daily Press is highlighting several local restaurants and talking to chefs about their approach to the holiday season. T
United Way of Greater Los Angeles celebrates 100 years of service with $2.85 million in grants to 87 community-based organizations regionwide

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/20/2022 - 23:00
Citywide Drive sober or get pulled over This holiday season, the California region of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)