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Don’t Kill the Messenger

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/26/2023 - 22:00
Only a good candidate can stop a bad one
New memoir sheds light on a tragic 1994 event in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/26/2023 - 19:46
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. It was March of 1994 and Peter Slate was dancing at a nightclub on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. According to witnesses,
Glass walls and large windows emerge as point of debate in design of future Roosevelt and Lincoln campuses
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/26/2023 - 16:00
The Board of Education voted to move forward with the design process for the two campuses which will include opportunities for community input
Single family homes that are used as rentals will not be subject to rent control

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/26/2023 - 16:00
Santa Monica’s Rent Control Board took a stance on several proposed laws last week to, expand rent control to newly constructed buildings.
Crime Watch: what’s in the bag?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/25/2023 - 23:00
SMPD officers responded to 2505 Santa Monica Blvd (CVS) at approximately 8:40am.
Los Angeles County “remains an abortion safe haven”

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/25/2023 - 21:39
The country was on tenterhooks last week as everyone watched and waited for the Supreme Court to make a decision on the abortion drug mifepristone.
SMC celebrates opening of new campus in Malibu

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/25/2023 - 21:39
Over a decade after first being introduced as a concept, the Malibu satellite campus of Santa Monica College has finally become a reality
Letter to the Editor: Gender Neutral bathrooms

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/25/2023 - 21:05
Gender neutral restrooms provide a safer experience for trans and gender non-conforming people. The Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law found that 70% of trans respondents in surveys reported being denied access,
Setting the record straight

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/25/2023 - 21:05
Councilwoman Lana Negrete is out of town but submitted a statement regarding Council’s discussion of gender neutral bathrooms.
SMMUSD pushes forward with feasibility study of turning Civic Auditorium into gym

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/25/2023 - 20:54
SMMUSD approved environmental testing to begin at the Civic Auditorium site as part of the district's feasibility study.
Caloric Corruption
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/24/2023 - 23:00
I’ve spent the past few nights riveted by Bernie Madoff. I can certainly say that it wasn’t his boyish good looks, charisma or honesty that drew me into the documentary of his life, now defined solely by his historically proportioned Ponzi scheme.
State Republicans force action on new laws targeting fentanyl

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/24/2023 - 18:34
What could have been a dramatic showdown this week, orchestrated by Republican legislators demanding action on bills addressing California’s fentanyl crisis, was ultimately avoided with a deal for a special hearing next week.
City to propose gender neutral restrooms for all applicable new builds

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/24/2023 - 16:00
Tuesday’s meeting will also include lengthy legal closed session discussion as Council will hear updates on lawsuits related to the ongoing Uller case.
Dining in the Garden: Swiss Chard
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 04/22/2023 - 23:00
I visited Santa Monica’s Ishihara Park Learning Garden this week to see what was growing and to get inspired in the kitchen.
More rental units were returned to the market than were withdrawn in 2022

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 04/22/2023 - 21:26
In 2022 more rent controlled units were returned to the rental market (32) than were withdrawn (29) and while more units were also returned in 2021, the phenomenon is relatively rare occurring just six times since the city established rent control (1992,
Diner injured after homeless man smashes table mid-meal

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 04/22/2023 - 21:25
SMPD is looking for a suspect who assaulted a couple eating at a downtown restaurant resulting in injuries to at least one victim.
Sewage spill at Long Beach won’t affect Santa Monica sunworshippers

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 04/22/2023 - 18:12
Popular tourist seafront sites around Long Beach have been closed as an estimated 250,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the Los Angeles River.
Saying Goodbye to Liliane

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/21/2023 - 23:00
Shortly I will explain his connection to my long time friend Liliane who recently passed away and is profoundly missed by her family and many friends. In 1910 Laurel came to the U.S. as Charlie Chaplin’s understudy with the London-based Fred Karno comedy company on a tour of the American vaudeville circuit.
Everyone into the Dog House for Hot Dog on a Stick’s grand opening

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/21/2023 - 20:34
Also, this is the month of our founding so that’s the other reason we wanted to go with April instead of October.” Hot Dog on a Stick first opened its doors over 77 years down the beach from the Pier.
Coming soon to a parking structure near you: Rooftop Cinema Club

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/21/2023 - 16:00
The rooftop level of Parking Structure 6 (PS 6) in Downtown Santa Monica could soon be transformed into an outdoor movie theater complete with two large LED screens, a snack stand, bar and 450 seats.

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

Serra football holds on to defeat Bishop Amat thanks to CJ McBean’s late interception

Sat, 10/08/2022 - 15:48
The Serra defense came up with big plays throughout the night, ending with sophomore CJ McBean’s interception to seal the win
People and Places:
Bishop Amat Memorial High School ~ Junipero Serra High School ~ Football
How LAFC Fans Helped Make The Stadium A Welcoming Space For All

Fri, 10/07/2022 - 22:25
He still recalls the euphoria of marching down Santa Monica Boulevard with his fellow soccer fans, chanting the club’s call to arms. Now, when Klipp hears it at the stadium, he’s reminded of ...
High school football: Daily Breeze previews and predictions for Week 7’s top games Friday
Thu, 10/06/2022 - 18:00
We have another big Friday night of action around the South Bay. The Bay League has a pair of big games as Mira Costa visits Palos Verdes in the afternoon. Later, Redondo heads to Culver City. Serra and Bishop Amat clash in the Mission League and North and South battle in the Pioneer League.
Daily Breeze high school football Top 15 rankings, Oct. 3

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 20:54
CalPreps ranking (CIF-SS): No. 37. 4. Palos Verdes 3-3 The Sea Kings shined bright under the lights in last Friday’s Bay League opening 54-0 win over Santa Monica. Jason Roah rushed for two touchdowns and the defense intercepted three passes. The first ...
Daily Breeze high school football schedule for Week 7, Oct. 6-8

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 18:06
This week’s Daily Breeze high school football schedule for Week 7
Alessandra Ambrosio shares a passionate kiss with beau Richard Lee in Santa Monica

Sun, 10/02/2022 - 11:39
Alessandra Ambrosio cozied up to her boyfriend, Richard Lee, and shared a few romantic kisses and an embrace while playing a game of beach volleyball in Santa Monica on Saturday.
Samohi Tennis
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 09/28/2022 - 16:00
Tennis: The Samohi Vikings girls varsity tennis team hosted the Palos Verdes Peninsula Panthers in Santa Monica on Tuesday, Sept. 27, for the second league match of the 2022 season. The Vikings ...
Baseball Phenom Shohei Ohtani Sits Down for Exclusive Interview with FOX Sports’ Ben Verlander Airing Tuesday, Oct. 18 on FS1

Tue, 09/27/2022 - 18:56
AN INTERVIEW SPECIAL, Produced by Religion of Sports for FOX Sports Films, Celebrates Ohtani’s Historic Rise to Baseball Greatness Through Verlander’s Unprecedented Access to Ohtani from a Life-Changing Visit to Japan LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports’ award-winning baseball
Daily Breeze high school football Top 15 rankings, Sept. 26

Mon, 09/26/2022 - 21:50
Breeze football Top 15 rankings for Week 6 of the high school season. (The CalPreps CIF-SS and L.A. City Section rankings, as of Sept. 26, have been included for each team.) The Sentinels head into Ocean League play only slowed down by last week’s bye week.
Prep football: Week 6 schedule

Sun, 09/25/2022 - 22:59
Milken at Birmingham, 7 p.m. Belmont at Mendez, 4 p.m. Contreras at Roybal, 6 p.m. Hollywood at Bernstein, 7 p.m. Fremont at Crenshaw, 7:30 p.m. Hawkins at Locke, 7:30 p.m. King/Drew vs. Dorsey at Rancho Cienega Park,
People and Places:
Los Angeles Times ~ Southern California ~ High school football
Daily Breeze Week 5 football notes: Caden Telleson contributing to Redondo’s early-season success

Sat, 09/24/2022 - 20:35
Caden Telleson suffered an ACL injury last season and has returned this season, plus a look at the upcoming league races next week
Daily Breeze previews and predictions for Week 5’s top high school football games
Thu, 09/22/2022 - 23:55
Here is the schedule, previews and predictions for some of the top games Friday. Bishop Montgomery (4-0-1, 1-0) at Cantwell-Sacred Heart (4-1, 0-0), 7 p.m. Outlook: The Knights opened Camino Real League play last Saturday with a 41-7 win over Bosco Tech.
Beach volleyball camp brings Olympic gold medalists to Santa Monica
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 09/20/2022 - 10:12
Santa Monica beach volleyball courts will be extra busy during the weeks of October 10-23. Former Olympians Phil Dalhausser and April Ross will be coming to Santa Monica to lead a series of ...
Prep football: Week 5 schedule

Mon, 09/19/2022 - 01:38
Savanna at Glover Stadium, 7 p.m. San Jacinto Valley Academy at Don Lugo, 7 p.m. Sierra Vista vs. Covina at Covina District Field (Covina), 7 p.m. Arleta at Monroe, 7:30 p.m. Grant at Chavez, 7:30 p.m.
People and Places:
Los Angeles Times ~ High school football ~ Jordan High School
Mortgage Evolution, Employment, Vendor Services; Fed Hawk Talk Persists

Mon, 09/12/2022 - 17:02
Does evolution lead to success? Major League Baseball is banking that instituting a pitch clock and banning defensive shifts starting next year will lead towards shorter games and more fan interest. M.