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Public Safety committee holds first community listening session

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/04/2020 - 16:05
The recently formed Public Safety Reform Advisory Committee held its first community listening session last Thursday to hear from residents who described their experiences with local police officers and recommended public safety changes they would like to see instituted in the city.
What’s the Point? – Road Trippin’ And California Dreamin’

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 08/04/2020 - 16:04
Life in Southern California is pretty amazing and we’re lucky to be able to live in a beautiful part of it. I was reminded of just how awesome it is to be here this weekend as I took a quick road trip up the coast – but first a couple examples of modern corporate incompetence and one of excellence.
Ippudo Ramen joins list of shuttered Santa Monica businesses

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 08/03/2020 - 16:13
The popular ramen restaurant “Ippudo Ramen” has shuttered after nearly 2 years of occupying its space on second street, but it’s far from the only commercial property that’s been forced to close during the Covid-19 pandemic.
City services: What’s opening soon?

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 08/03/2020 - 16:05
City Hall remains closed but some of Santa Monica’s essential services and departments are planning to open this week.
Local retailers continue to peddle through the hardships created by COVD-19
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 08/03/2020 - 16:02
Ron Durgin, owner of The Bike Center in Downtown Santa Monica, has experienced many of the same challenges faced by his peers in the bike industry, but the longtime businessman believes he has made positive strides to keep his business going strong in ...
Belmar History + Art Project Sculpture Designs Approved and Revealed
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sun, 08/02/2020 - 16:02
Courtesy image. The final designs of the Belmar History + Art Project have been revealed by the City of Santa Monica, and artist April Banks said she is excited to begin work on a life-sized ...
Resident files complaint related to May 31st arrest
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/01/2020 - 18:59
Only a few hours after allegedly being shot with rubber bullets by the Long Beach Police Department on Sunday, May 31, Brandon Smith returned home to Santa Monica hoping to settle down after a ...
FRESH FINDS: Farmers Market is a Bright Spot in Dark Times

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/01/2020 - 16:03
It has been 17 years since George Russell Weller drove his car into a crowd of people on Arizona Avenue, killing ten and injuring dozens. That shocking incident prompted significant safety upgrades at the Santa Monica Farmers Markets.
Council agrees to place measure on November ballot

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/01/2020 - 16:03
A measure proposing the increase of fees on property sales worth more than $5 million will appear on November ballots after a unanimous vote by Santa Monica City Council this week.
Street sweeping to occur next week

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/01/2020 - 16:03
Street sweeping is set to begin again in Santa Monica this week and citations will be issued for parking violations beginning Aug. 3.
Restaurants serve up creative solutions to Covid restrictions
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/31/2020 - 20:17
Glasses clink, candles flicker, and the cool ocean breeze sweeps by carrying hints of fresh rosemary and garlic. This is not the scene of a pre-COVID fantasy, but the serene new courtyard Chef Andrea Inio transported his restaurant to a mere three days after learning his recently reopened dining room must close indefinitely.
Feeding Families SM provides more than food

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/31/2020 - 18:04
Volunteers, food and hungry families are all being sought out by a group of former PTA moms who are interested in little more than assisting those who find themselves in need during the current pandemic.
Girl Scout goes for Gold
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:01
My name is Emma Crawford. I am a rising junior at Santa Monica High School, where I am heavily involved in the music program. I play oboe in the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, and flute in the marching band, and during my frequent participation in ...
And the bands played on?
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:08
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City wins CVRA appeal
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/30/2020 - 21:24
The City of Santa Monica has won its appeal in the voting rights case that could have upended local elections. Under the ruling issued Thursday, Santa Monica’s at-large election system was ...
The genesis and demise of Noteworthy
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/30/2020 - 20:10
First, the birth of NOTEWORTHY. I credit you, dear readers, and our illustrious, wise part-owner of the Santa Monica Daily Press, Todd James. Every time I would throw something about music into my CURIOUS CITY column, I would hear from people that I should ...
Beware of COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Scams

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/30/2020 - 18:41
Nita is a Santa Monica resident who received an unsettling phone call last week — the caller said that someone diagnosed with COVID-19 had identified her as someone the person had close contact with before receiving the positive test result.
Negotiations for proposed Plaza at Santa Monica set to continue

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/30/2020 - 16:08
Negotiations concerning a proposed project at 4th and Arizona, known as The Plaza at Santa Monica, are set to resume after a vote by City Council Tuesday night.
Police arrest man at beach with gun
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/30/2020 - 16:07
The Santa Monica Police Department responded to a radio call reporting a man on the beach who was in possession of a holstered firearm on his hip. SMPD officers also received additional information that the subject was possibly brandishing the gun ...
Samohi community grapples with oppression, identity and inclusion
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 07/30/2020 - 16:07
“I always tried to hide who I was. I would straighten my hair and I would wear tons of makeup”. “It’s difficult growing up in Santa Monica predominantly around people with a higher socioeconomic status. I have received controversial statements ...