By Dan Walters Gavin Newsom’s flirtation with national political status ended abruptly when Vice President Kamala Harris, often depicted as his rival, became the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.
In long-term impact, the most significant measure on California’s Nov. 5 ballot may be one that, if passed, would overhaul governance in Los Angeles County, home to a quarter of the state’s nearly 40 million residents.
By Dan Walters In long-term impact, the most significant measure on California’s Nov. 5 ballot may be one that, if passed, would overhaul governance in Los Angeles County, home to a quarter of the state’s nearly 40 million residents.
The Legislature has foisted a $500 million compromise on affordable housing developers and one of the state’s largest construction unions. Not everyone likes the deal and it’s not at all clear that Gov.
A career building and maintaining California’s water and wastewater treatment systems may be unglamorous, failing to spring to mind — at least it did for me — when young people contemplate their future careers.
Every session of the California Legislature seems to produce at least one bill that generates high-octane political debate and media attention. As the 2023-24 session winds down this week, Senate Bill 1047,
By Dan Walters Every session of the California Legislature seems to produce at least one bill that generates high-octane political debate and media attention. As the 2023-24 session winds down this week,
SMDP’s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the return of Americana in the Park, a Hoedown Throwdown, best donut and burger lists, and much more! Hoedown Throwdown: Country Line Dancing at the Annenberg Beach House: Fans of country music and dance can two-step into the sunset with
Weekend will have some female film flavor to it, as the ladies of the screen will take over the Illusion Magic Lounge for a wide-ranging weekend of selections.
T.B., A PRETTY NICE PLACE TO SEE GREAT THEATRE – courtesy photo NASHVILLE REDUX When I wrote a few weeks ago about our delightful trip there, I did not have the space to mention a do-not-miss stop that we would have missed without the insistence of our musician friends there (all LA transplants).
Blog 2024 Goodbye summer and hello Fall!! Are you sad that all your summertime favorites will disappear? Good news! There’s still time to indulge in the very best summer has to offer. We anticipate a tremendous fall harvest season on the way,
Last week, in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention that nominated Vice President Kamala Harris as a successor to President Joe Biden, California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down for a podcast interview to discuss what had just happened.
While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising, forcing many owners into some uncomfortable decisions. “Every time the rent goes up, we have to raise prices,
By Dan Walters Last week, in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention that nominated Vice President Kamala Harris as a successor to President Joe Biden, California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down for a podcast interview to discuss what had just happened.
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.
Leaving behind her disappointment over the NCAA women’s basketball tournament being called off, Sabrina Ionescu will be on focus Saturday as the WNBA season begins.
Arraignment is expected Tuesday for a West Hills man accused of starting a fire that damaged a sushi bar during unrest in Santa Monica. A furlough program "is most likely necessary" in the 2021-22 fiscal year due to pandemic-related revenue reductions ...
At a time when statues are torn down and historical names changed to remove associations with racism, three recent proposals reflect the spirit of baseball’s Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in 1947.
And that explains why he smiles so much today, now that he has a new baseball home (even though his wife, son and daughter have remained in Santa Monica due to the pandemic). No guarantees, he has to pitch well enough to keep his job, but Falvey told Maeda ...
Major League Baseball has instructed every team to employ artificial crowd noise. The Giants have many creative options but plan to be cautious at the start of the season.
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The game features six home runs — three by each side — as the AL wins 6-4. 1980 — Amy Alcott of Santa Monica shoots a record four-under par total of 280 to win the U.S. Women's Open by a comfortable nine shots over Hollis Stacy at Richland Country ...
Tinkering with tradition once again, baseball is demanding that relief pitchers face a minimum of three batters once entering a game — and let the arguments begin.
After staging a tennis tournament that openly mocked the threat of a pandemic, Novak Djokovic tested positive for the coronavirus — and he wasn’t alone.
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.