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Crime Watch: metal menace

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 02/19/2023 - 17:58
SMPD Homeless Liaison Team officers responded to the 100 block of Strand for a radio call stating two male transients were menacing people passing by with sharp metal objects. Upon arrival officers located one individual in an encampment at the location.
Cime Watch: Snooping

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 02/19/2023 - 16:01
On February 2, at approximately 1:30 p.m. SMPD Officers responded to the 2000 block of 21st Street for someone "snooping" around a property. There were 3 prior calls with a very similar subject descri
The Dangers of Up Zoning in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 02/18/2023 - 23:00
How else would a developer make any money? By the way, the population of Santa Monica is growing marginally, and Ocean Park in particular, already is greatly diverse economically, with rent control throughout the neighborhood. And what about the existing ...
Rihanna Good, Stapleton Better

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 02/18/2023 - 02:03
Four years ago Rihanna courageously turned down the tempting Super Bowl offer because of the league’s inherent racism and crass commercialism over social conscience, as epitomized by their treatment of star Colin Kaepernick for protesting racism by taking a knee.
California homelessness: Where are the state’s billions going? Here’s the new, best answer

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 02/18/2023 - 01:00
The state keeps spending more to address the crisis, and the crisis keeps getting worse. So where, they ask, is all the money going?
California debates what to do with water from recent storms

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/17/2023 - 23:00
State rules say when it rains and snows a lot in California, much of that water must stay in the rivers to act as a conveyer belt for salmon.
Council moves to create post pandemic recovery fund of $100,000 for small businesses
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/17/2023 - 21:10
Small businesses in Santa Monica could benefit from a post pandemic recovery fund following Tuesday’s unanimous vote to move forward by the City Council
Civic meetings return to in-person participation
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/17/2023 - 21:09
Santa Monica’s civic meetings will return to in-person participation on March 1 following the expiration of the COVID-19 Emergency Order
11 businesses get approval for oversized parklets
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 02/17/2023 - 16:00
Parking and loading spaces for local Santa Monica businesses could double from two to four providing certain criteria are met
New Santa Monica company Capd Period is addressing menstrual challenges through clever design

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 21:54
Santa Monica resident Hannah Wilen is using her engineering experience to tackle issues affecting people who menstruate
Animal Valentines

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 20:25
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, canine cupids delivered hand-made Valentines to patients at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, while other therapy dogs – and a mini-horse – gave out candy and kisses to staff and visitors as they entered Ronald ...
Definitely not too late

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 19:19
The largest supermarket chains are Walmart, Costco and Amazon. But we don’t have them in Santa Monica, except the high-priced Amazon-owned Whole Foods. If price is not a consideration you can also shop at Gelson’s or Bob’s. But for those with smaller ...
City Council declares local emergency on homelessness

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 16:00
Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. The City Council voted unanimously to declare a local emergency on homelessness during the Feb. 14 meeting, which means Santa Monica joins other local jurisdictions ...
Homeless count concludes and the wait for results begins

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 01:00
The annual homeless count has concluded countywide after the regional authority in charge finished recounts in over 200 locations.
Mood Food at Crudo e Nudo

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 20:15
Based in Brentwood, Katharine writes a bi-monthly column where she discusses pivotal health topics, local businesses and interviews experts
Samohi grad signs on to play professional soccer in Israel

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 19:52
Maggie Lena played soccer growing up in Santa Monica and recently started her professional career in the sport with a team in Israel
A Noteworthy app earns Congressional recognition

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 01:00
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) freshmen, Brandon Kirbyson and Tobin Palmer, for placing second in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Congressman Ted W. Lieu’s (D-Los Angeles County) congressional district.
Congressional recognition
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 23:00
Samohi Project Lead the Way Students Place Second in Congressional App Challenge. Local officials are congratulating Santa Monica High School (Samohi) Project Lead the W
Downtown shooting suspect’s case forced to be refiled

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 22:35
Suspect remains in custody and will be re-arraigned on the same charges on an as-yet unspecified date this week
SMMUSD to hire firm to conduct new superintendent search

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 22:34
The local school district is expected to select Leadership Associates to head the District's superintendent search.