daily press briefs

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE PRESENTS “SOCIAL JUSTICE” SERIES

SMC Santa Monica College (SMC) presents a new Social Justice Lecture Series in Fall 2017, featuring presentations, talks, and discussions that explore the concept of social justice and a variety

By Guest Author

/ 30 Aug 2017

Heal the Bay readies a real pick me up for L.A.

Pier Local environmental organization Heal the Bay issues a call today for Southland residents to join the largest, single-day volunteer event on the planet – the 33rd annual Coastal Cleanup Day,

By Guest Author

/ 28 Aug 2017

Heal the Bay readies a real pick me up for L.A.

Calling all students and community to PYFC

Pico Blvd. Raza Studies now, Xochitl LA, & The Pico Youth and Family Center present a panel discussion. Raza Studies Now discusses nurturing indigenous roots on Friday, August 25 from

By Guest Author

/ 24 Aug 2017

Calling all students and community to PYFC

Performers Announced for SHINE’s Annual “Music” Show

Downtown SHINE performers are tuning up for the show's annual “Music” event on Thursday, August 17 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Monica Playhouse, at 1211 4th

By Guest Author

/ 15 Aug 2017

Volunteers Needed for New Tutoring Program

Citywide The Pico Branch Library is calling all book works, science geeks, high school honor roll-ees, or anyone with time and a passion for learning to share their knowledge with

By Guest Author

/ 8 Aug 2017

13th Annual PALpalooza provides a back-to-school treat for kids from throughout California

Pier Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier hosted the 13th Annual PALpalooza on Tuesday, July 25 from 5-9 p.m. The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) and more

By Guest Author

/ 8 Aug 2017

13th Annual PALpalooza provides a back-to-school treat for kids from throughout California

SMC first Southern California Community College to get National Accreditation for early childhood education degrees

SMC Santa Monica College (SMC) has become the first community college in Southern California — and only the second in the state — to receive national accreditation for its Associate of Science

By Guest Author

/ 7 Aug 2017

Confronting Explicit Racism

Virginia Ave. Park The Committee For Racial Justice will hold its monthly workshop on Sunday, August 6. The July meeting was attended by five members of white nationalist groups who

By Guest Author

/ 5 Aug 2017

200 L.A. Families Give Back at Santa Monica Beach Cleanup

Free Entry to Pier Aquarium, Interactive Story Time and More Activities for Parents and Kids. On Saturday, August 5 from 10:30 a.m. – 2: 30 p.m., approximately 200

By Guest Author

/ 3 Aug 2017

Paletas Santa Monica

Paletas Santa Monica // El Sabor a la Comunidad-Taste of the Community will be on the streets in all five zip codes of Santa Monica from July 29 - August 29.

By Guest Author

/ 29 Jul 2017

Santa Monica Conservancy  Receives Award from  Los Angeles Business Council

Citywide Santa Monica Conservancy  Receives Award from  Los Angeles Business Council The Santa Monica Conservancy's Preservation Resource Center received one of only two Preservation Awards presented by the

By Guest Author

/ 26 Jul 2017

Free and Reduced-Price Meals for SMMUSD Students Notification: School Year 2017-18

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announced its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or Afterschool Snack Program. Effective

By Guest Author

/ 21 Jul 2017

Free and Reduced-Price Meals for SMMUSD Students Notification: School Year 2017-18