The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters. Even with the high-energy final push, the races for control of Congress are at a stalemate, essentially a toss-up for the House and fight to the finish for the Senate.
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Dear Editor, I’m a Republican living in Santa Monica, a rara avis in these parts, but I am supporting Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnuam and Dr. Vivian Roknian for city council. The other day I woke up to find a homeless person sprawled in my driveway,
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Since 2002, Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) has empowered youth and young adults ages 8-24 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County through professional and leadership training in Music, Film, Workforce Development,
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By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. October 2024 My dear former colleague on the City Council Bob Holbrook always used to say that “once election season comes, it seems rules no longer apply and anything goes.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Nobody needs to point out my imperfections. I see imperfection every time I look in the mirror. I hear about my imperfections from those who love me and those who don’t. Some imperfections I must accept;
Santa Monica Daily Press
Decades ago when I worked as a story analyst at United Artists, my colleague gave me for the holidays a book called “The Portable Curmudgeon,” a collection of acid quotes from wits ranging from Oscar Wilde to Groucho Marx.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Gov. Gavin Newsom has played Santa Claus for the last week, promising bigger state subsidies to Hollywood’s film and video industry and giving cities and counties a new tranche of state aid to combat homelessness.
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After an undefeated Ocean League campaign last year, the Samohi Lady Vikings Girls Flag Football squad is back for more.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes Howl-o-ween on Main Street, lots of other Halloween happenings and much more. Trick or Treat Downtown: Ready for a trick-or-treating adventure in Downtown Santa Monica?
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SMDP’s guide to the local, regional and state ballot measures. Visit smdp.com over the weekend for expanded discussions of the various measures and candidates.
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A beautiful beachside venue in Santa Monica isn’t just an excuse for a Sunday stroll, it’s a movement to secure a core resource.
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On Tuesday, the Venice Family Clinic hosted a mobile voting center event in partnership with Santa Monica High School students.
Santa Monica Daily Press
You might not know the name Jack Merrill, but chances are you’ve probably heard of the name John Wayne Gacy. And while that connection is not the only major event in his life, it’s as good a place as any to serve as an introduction to the incredible story of Jack Merrill.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Each month, the California Center for Jobs & the Economy, an offshoot of the California Business Roundtable, publishes a summary of economic data, including a list of California businesses that have reduced operations,
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sarah Daunis’ fourth grade class at Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH) traveled to the new Samohi Exploration Building for “Fairy Tales on Trial,” the culmination of a six-week integrated project-based learning unit.
Santa Monica Daily Press
The City Council meeting last week was interrupted by suspected smoke in City Hall. Fortunately, the physical fire was outside of the building. But the meeting was incendiary in every other way. Overheated rhetoric was directed at the Councilmembers by the public,
Santa Monica Daily Press
By Dan Walters Each month, the California Center for Jobs & the Economy, an offshoot of the California Business Roundtable, publishes a summary of economic data, including a list of California businesses that have reduced operations,
Santa Monica Daily Press
Get the latest updates on the affordable housing development plan in the Wilshire-Montana area and concerns from the community.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Local waters have recently experienced a “red tide” caused by a massive bloom of algae but now the ocean stink has hit.
Santa Monica Daily Press
Dear Editor, For the past two weeks or so, Santa Monica Councilmember Oscar de la Torre has been in the news for an antisemitic comment he made as an SMMUSD Board member in 2019. School Board member Jon Kean quotes de la Torre as saying,
Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports
Forced to leave campus by COVID-19 protocols, the Cardinal became basketball nomads, gaining (and losing) the No. 1 ranking along the way.
crashed on a foggy morning in the northwest Santa Monica Mountains. His accomplishments on the basketball court during an illustrious 20-year career with the Lakers are the stuff of legend. Five NBA titles, 15 All-NBA selections and a league MVP award are ...
- It’s been one year since the heartbreaking loss of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna aka “Gigi.” Today, on the anniversary of their passing, Bryant’s wife, Vanessa shared an emotional letter penned by her late daughter’s best friend,People and Places:Kobe Bryant ~ Daughter ~ Gigi
Baseball lost one of its all-time greats with the passing of Hank Aaron, who always held a special place in this columnist’s heart.People and Places:Hank Aaron ~ Home run ~ Non-timber forest product
From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Gavin Rossdale gives it his all on Thursday during a game of tennis in Los Angeles. Another day, another outing for mom-to-be Emily Ratajkowski,
The broadcast sported slime graphics for touchdowns, easy explanations of the game, 'Young Sheldon' breaking complex rules, and a unique way to watch NFL football.
The COVID-19 and Spanish Flu pandemics began nearly 100 years apart, and both brought high school sports to its knees. Fullerton High’s football team might have the only fond memory.
The Giants have a plan in place for future success, but division rivals L.A. and San Diego are probably the two best teams in baseball.
After a season of inconvenience and difficult circumstances, the latest blow — out of nowhere — undermined San Jose State’s chances in the Arizona Bowl.
including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
Movie producer, director and writer Blake Edwards, 88, died in Santa Monica, California. Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Feller died in Cleveland at age 92. Five years ago: Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio clashed over U.S. military intervention, government ...
Alex Olmedo, who won the Wimbledon and Australian Championships singles titles in 1959 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987, has died.People and Places:Alex Olmedo ~ Tennis ~ Grand Slam
In a situation similar to the Giants’ and A’s television and radio broadcasts during baseball season, the Warriors’ announcers will be calling road games remotely from San Francisco.People and Places:Warriors ~ Major ~ Golden State Warriors
- Marv Marinovich, who captained Southern California’s national championship football team in 1962 and famously employed his strength and conditioning methods to groom sonPeople and Places:Marv Marinovich ~ Tap and die ~ USC Trojans football
- Marv Marinovich might have been best known to the masses as the father of former USC and Raiders quarterback, Todd Marinovich. However, he had his own great football career. Marv Marinovich died on Thursday of natural causes at the age of 81.People and Places:Marv Marinovich ~ Tap and die ~ Star
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