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April 1 Edition of the Daily Press available online

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By Matthew Hall

/ 1 Apr 2026

Real Estate & Housing

Berkeley Station opens as Santa Monica's first modular affordable housing development

By Matthew Hall

/ 31 Mar 2026

Berkeley Station modular affordable housing development in Santa Monica with prefabricated apartment units

Crime

Santa Monica Crime Down 12.5%, Police Fully Staffed for First Time in Two Decades

By Maaz Alin

/ 30 Mar 2026

Santa Monica police department building or officers on patrol in Santa Monica, California

Environment

UCLA heat maps reveal stark disparities in who suffers most during extreme heat

By Maaz Alin

/ 30 Mar 2026

Heat map visualization showing temperature disparities across Los Angeles County neighborhoods during extreme heat events

Crime

Man shot to death near SMPD headquarters

By Matthew Hall

/ 29 Mar 2026

Man shot to death near SMPD headquarters

Government & Politics

Thousands pack Palisades Park for No Kings Protest

By Matthew Hall

/ 28 Mar 2026

Thousands pack Palisades Park for No Kings Protest

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AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots

Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a

By Associated Press

/ 27 Mar 2026

Business

Chamber of Commerce CEO announces departure after four years

By Matthew Hall

/ 25 Mar 2026

Business

Cayton Children's Museum Brings Free Weekly Family Programming to West LA's Bundy Triangle Night Market

By Guest Author

/ 25 Mar 2026

Crime

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial

By Associated Press

/ 25 Mar 2026

Business

Uber to invest up to $1.25B in Rivian to help launch robotaxis

By Associated Press

/ 19 Mar 2026

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Crime

Santa Monica Crime Down 12.5%, Police Fully Staffed for First Time in Two Decades

Major crime in Santa Monica fell 12.5% last year, the city's police department reached full staffing for the first time in more than 20 years, and the

By Maaz Alin

/ 30 Mar 2026

Crime

Man shot to death near SMPD headquarters

By Matthew Hall

/ 29 Mar 2026

Crime

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial

By Associated Press

/ 25 Mar 2026

Crime

Santa Monica man arrested on rape, kidnapping charges; additional victims sought

By Matthew Hall

/ 25 Mar 2026

Crime

Reported gunman shuts down section of Venice

By Matthew Hall

/ 24 Mar 2026

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Opinion

California’s budget bleeds red ink with added pressure to cover Trump’s cuts

By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Nine months into the 2025-26 fiscal year, state tax revenues are running several billion

By Cal Matters

/ 28 Mar 2026

Opinion

Medi-Cal faces funding emergency from state miscalculations, federal budget cuts

By Cal Matters

/ 27 Mar 2026

Opinion

Serving has been an honor

By Guest Author

/ 26 Mar 2026

Santa Monica Daily Press image related to city finances and budget analysis

Opinion

Santa Monica Deserves a Straight Answer About Its Finances

By Guest Author

/ 25 Mar 2026

Santa Monica Daily Press image related to SMMUSD budget discussion

Opinion

No new taxes – Another phantom deficit prediction by SMMUSD

By Guest Author

/ 25 Mar 2026

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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting room during session discussing entertainment industry merger impacts

Government & Politics

LA County Board Approves Motion to Study Warner Bros. Merger's Impact on Entertainment Jobs

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to analyze the potential economic effects of the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery–Paramount Skydance merger and develop strategies

By Maaz Alin

/ 31 Mar 2026

Government & Politics

Thousands pack Palisades Park for No Kings Protest

By Matthew Hall

/ 28 Mar 2026

Government & Politics

Growth rate slowed in US metro areas in 2025, with steepest drops along the southern border

By Associated Press

/ 27 Mar 2026

Government & Politics

Santa Monica Launches Sweeping Economic Recovery Package as Downtown Struggles to Rebound

By Maaz Alin

/ 27 Mar 2026

Crowds gathered at Palisades Park in Santa Monica during a previous protest event

Government & Politics

Santa Monica to host 'No Kings' rally Saturday as part of nationwide day of action

By Maaz Alin

/ 26 Mar 2026

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Newsletter: Apr 01, 2026

Sun and clouds mixed. High around 65F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Today: 🌤️ High 65° / Low 56° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 67° / Low 55° First Up April 1 Edition of

By Editor

/ 1 Apr 2026

SMMUSD Completes AI Literacy Training for All Staff, Launches Student Pilot

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has completed foundational Generative Artificial Intelligence Literacy Training for staff at all school sites, marking a significant step in the district's push toward

By Maaz Alin

/ 1 Apr 2026

Exterior view of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District administrative building in Santa Monica, California

SMC Friday Night Jazz Series Continues with Carl Allen April 3

The Santa Monica College Music Department will continue its Spring 2026 Friday Night Jazz Series with a performance by world-renowned drummer Carl Allen on Friday, April 3, at 7 p.

By Maaz Alin

/ 1 Apr 2026

Jazz drummer Carl Allen performing, scheduled to appear at Santa Monica College's Friday Night Jazz Series April 3, 2026

Malibu Arts Commission Seeks Artists for Storm Drain Public Art Campaign

The City of Malibu Arts Commission is inviting artists of all backgrounds and disciplines to apply for a public art project that will transform four storm drain catch basins at

By Maaz Alin

/ 1 Apr 2026

Storm drain catch basin in Malibu showing potential location for public art installation

SMC Planetarium Offers Deep Space Series Throughout April

The Santa Monica College Planetarium will present live-hosted shows on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons throughout April, featuring its weekly "Night Sky Show" alongside three "Deep Space

By Maaz Alin

/ 31 Mar 2026

Interior view of Santa Monica College Planetarium dome with seating and projection equipment visible

Santa Monica Place Announces April Events Including Western Wednesdays and Makers Market

Santa Monica Place will host a full calendar of free community events throughout April, including weekly line dancing, live music, a children's program, and an artisan market at

By Maaz Alin

/ 31 Mar 2026

Santa Monica Place Center Plaza area showing event space where free community activities including line dancing and live music performances take place in downtown Santa Monica

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