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Homeless man arrested for two robberies of adult stores

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 12/08/2022 - 19:43
The Santa Monica Police Department has arrested a homeless man for the robbery of two local adult novelty stores. Kelly Blake Carr, a 47 was arrested on Dec. 3 after a brief chase
Farewells and welcomes as council reorganizes for the new year
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 12/08/2022 - 16:00
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. Sue Himmelrich and Kristin McCowan both declined to run for reelection this year and the two women received a fond farewell at the Dec. 6 council meeting, including ...
Annual Polar Bear Swim Set for December 18 at the Annenberg Community Beach House

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 23:00
Polar Bear Swim at the Annenberg Community Beach House will take place on Sunday, December 18, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Beach House Polar Bear Swim […]
Volunteer Registration Now Open For 2023 Homeless Count
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 23:00
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has opened registration for the 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. In 2023, the Homeless Count will occur during the evening on January […]
Crime watch: Meth arrest

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 23:00
Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On […]
Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 19:52
Schools contending with soaring student mental health needs and other challenges have been struggling to determine just how much the pandemic is to blame
SMMUSD projects a loss of 300 students in budget update

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 19:26
Those wishing to comment virtually on the school board budget must submit an online form and those in person must turn in a request to speak.
California eyes penalties for oil companies’ big profits
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 16:00
California could become the first state to fine big oil companies for making too much money, a reaction to the industry’s supersized profits following a summer of record-high gas prices in the nation’s most populous state.
Crime watch: Bad roommate

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 23:00
Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On […]
Bring Your Pooch to the City of Malibu’s Santa Paws, a Holiday Celebration for Dogs and Their Humans

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 23:00
Join the City of Malibu for furry, holiday fun for two-legged and four-legged community members at Santa Paws, a Holiday Celebration for Dogs and Their Humans on Sunday, 11, […]
As COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Rise, Boosters and Masking in Indoor Public Spaces Strongly Recommended

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 23:00
The county’s case rate is now 185 new cases per 100,000 people, and the COVID-19 hospital admission rate is 11.9 per 100,000 people, moving the CDC community level designation from […]
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur Introduces First Two Bills on Swearing In Day

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 23:00
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-West Hollywood) has introduced AB 3, the California Offshore Wind Energy and Jobs Act, to facilitate and expedite offshore wind energy projects necessary to combat climate
Preparing for the worst

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 21:03
The Christmas tree is up at the Loews Hotel. The ribbons are out, the holiday songs are being piped onto the Promenade. And Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa are right around […]
After housing element debacle, implementation work begins

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 20:29
Ongoing discussions about the Housing Element will continue on Dec. 7 following controversy over adoption of the rules.
Donations, and homes, needed for shelter pets

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 19:26
County agencies want to find homes for shelter pets but they also need food donations for the animals in their care.
Crime watch – Verbal altercation

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 19:17
Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On […]
Interim superintendent appointment coming Dec. 15

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 01:30
SMMUSD Board will address Dr. Ben Drati's unexpected departure by appointing an interim and beginning the search process for a full time replacement.
Santa Monica biotech company acquired by AstraZeneca

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 01:28
AstraZeneca will acquire Santa Monica-headquartered Neogene Therapeutics for $320 million and both companies said they want to retain local jobs.
Cross Country runners make finals

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 01:25
Race: For the first time in Samohi’s Cross-country history, the Varsity girls traveled to Fresno this past weekend and ran in the Division 1 State Finals. Phoebe Benun placed 6th […]
Samohi Students Make a Splash with Plankton Science Experiment

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 12/05/2022 - 23:00
There’s a big world waiting to be discovered. By exploring what’s in their backyard Santa Monica High School students learned the importance of ocean conservation and how math and science […]