Kids, adults agree on wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month across the nation, which has been observed since 1949 and offers an opportunity for local groups…
Closure of California federal prison was poorly planned, judge says in ordering further monitoring
The plan to close a troubled prison in California where female inmates suffered sexual abuse by guards was “ill-conceived,” a…
Technology crushing human creativity? Apple’s new iPad ad has struck a nerve online
A newly released ad promoting Apple’s new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online. The ad, which was released…
California’s budget deficit is likely growing, complicating Gov
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will update his budget proposal on Friday, and the news likely won’t be good. Newsom, in…
News Binge: All of last week’s stories in one place
Council continues to dissect the already convoluted issue of cannabis retail: City officials are attempting to embed social equity rules…
Santa Monica Animal Shelter to hold annual fundraiser day of activities
The Santa Monica Animal Shelter will hold its third annual open house fundraiser on Saturday, June 1, to raise money…
Foster youth flourishes in animation internship thanks to local group
Chrissie Morris, a rising senior at Cal State University Long Beach, has had a longtime dream of conquering the animation…
Tuesday’s City Council meeting is full on affair with a variety of topics up for discussion
This Tuesday’s City Council meeting features a potentially packed agenda, depending very…
14,000 gallon sewage spill closes beaches, Santa Monica unaffected so far
Another day, another sewage spill. This time, approximately 14,400 gallons of untreated…
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State Supreme Court weighs removing a ballot measure that makes it harder to raise taxes
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to keep a measure off the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes, in a…
Rent Control Board Chair Ericka Lesley announces run for City Council
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) board member and Chair of Santa Monica’s Rent Control Board, Ericka Lesley has officially declared her candidacy for a seat on City Council. Four seats will…
California to tap AI tools to increase services access, reduce traffic jams
California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things, under new agreements announced Thursday as part of…
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new American law that would ban the popular video-sharing app in the US unless it’s sold to an approved…
SMC breaks ground on first microforest at US community college
Last month, Santa Monica College (SMC) in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica and the Malibu Foundation unveiled a microforest on its main campus, becoming the first community college in…
HOA Homefront:Â Did they change our rules properly?
Kelly,If the board decides to change any rules shouldn’t those rule changes be placed on the open general session board meeting agenda for discussion and vote of the board members before…
Young adult novel popularity continues to soar at festival
For the tenth anniversary of the Yallwest book festival, over 50 authors in a plethora of genres signed books for excited fans and took part in panels discussing their latest works.…
Opinion: Santa Monica is an arts city
Diane Michelle Is a 38-year resident of Ocean Park who has been singing professionally since age 12, won a Battle of the Bands at the Hollywood Bowl when she was 17,…
Vikings, Jaguars keep playoff runs alive with late-inning heroics
Two local baseball squads saw their seasons continue in dramatic fashion Tuesday, while the Samohi Lady Vikings softball squad’s 2024 run came to a close. In a second-round CIF playoff contest,…
Around Town: Mothers Day weekend activities & eats
Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes includes the Venice Art Walk, lot’s of Mothers Day food options and much more. Free Movie Fridays on…
Opera icon returns to BroadStage for family affair
On Friday, Garanča will be back at the BroadStage as part of the Celebrity Opera Recital Series, a family affair as she will be accompanied by an orchestra led by her…
LA City Councilwoman Traci Park announces new homeless services and beach clean up in Venice
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park was joined by officials from the Bureau of Sanitation, Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Police Department and community leaders early on Tuesday morning to announce…
SMC, Chamber continue talent program with biotech, cloud computing focuses
On April 26, Santa Monica College (SMC) and the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce furthered its Chamber Talent Connect program, which builds partnerships for SMC students and Santa Monica businesses, by…
Community News
410,000+ Signatures Submitted To Qualify Bold New Initiative For L.A. County Ballot
A coalition of housing affordability and mental health experts, community advocates, firefighters, business and union leaders, and front-line service providers…
State/National
California to sell generic opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the drug that can…
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