Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. The opioid epidemic reached staggering proportions last year driven by the unprecedented lethality of fentanyl.

Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. The City will spend $200,000 on a new vendor to provide overnight security in ten city owned parking ...

Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. With the New Year upon us, SMDP asked community leaders about their resolutions for 2023. SMMUSD Interim ...

Californians impacted by unsafe and unaffordable water secured legal recognition of the human right to water. Since then, activists have leveraged California’s vital water law to promote safe, affordable and accessible water for all.

Since California adopted the nation’s first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags tin 2014, most grocery stores have turned to thicker, reusable plastic bags that are supposed to be recyclable. But Attorney General Rob Bonta is now investigating whether the bags are truly recyclable as required by law.

His first two years on the job have revealed it to be a much more ambitious venture. As he nears the halfway mark on his first term, Biden is pointing to legacy-defining achievements on climate change,

Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. The New Year brings with it the annual tradition of new laws taking effect at the local and state level.

Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. Friends of the Venice Library (FoVL) hosted hundreds of people who attended a grand re-opening of the Abbot ...

Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.

Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. Local organizations celebrated Dia de los Muertos including activities the carousel on the Pier. The Santa Monica History Museum celebrated Día de los Muertos with a ...

Six police sergeants and two public service officer supervisors were promoted up the ranks due to their exceptional character and work ethic. Additionally, five new police officers joined patrol unit as trainees.

Original, on-the-ground reports from Santa Monica in your inbox daily, Monday-Saturday. Council continued making previously temporary measures prompted by the pandemic permanent. After formalizing ...

The Santa Monica Daily Press won a lawsuit filed by a local woman accused of harassing tenants. Santa Monica resident Patricia Anglano, who stated in court she is also known as Tricia Anglano, filed a small claims suit against the Santa Monica Daily Press,

SMDP staff summarized stories from throughout the year and all 12 months will run in chronological order this week.

SMDP staff summarized stories from throughout the year and all 12 months will run in chronological order this week.

Erica Cuyugan was appointed Library Director. She first served as interim director following Maria Carpenter’s departure in 2016 and held the interim role again for ten months following Patty Wong ’s departure.

SMDP staff summarized stories from throughout the year and all 12 months will run in chronological order this week.

SMDP staff summarized stories from throughout the year and all 12 months will run in chronological order this week.

SMDP staff summarized stories from throughout the year and all 12 months will run in chronological order this week.

Rent Control Adjustment Relief program reopens with new Jan. 11 deadline after too few residents qualified during the first opening.