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Newsom’s push to enforce anti-camping laws repeats mistakes on homelessness
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 08/05/2024 - 23:00
I’ve been looking for you.” These were the words that haunted me during the more than two decades I spent living on the streets of Los Angeles, from 1977 to 1998. At the time, the city enforced robust anti-camping laws that kept homeless people out of sight but made it nearly impossible for friends,
Los Angeles County supervisors look to rare reforms that would dilute their power
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 08/05/2024 - 16:00
The Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles in 2020. Photo by Kirby Lee via AP Photo By Dan Walters It’s axiomatic that institutions, whether governmental, academic, philanthropic or corporate,
Newsom condemns Trump’s autocratic tendencies, but displays some himself
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 08/05/2024 - 16:00
Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media during a press conference unveiling his 2024-25 January budget proposal at the Secretary of State Auditorium in Sacramento on Jan. 10, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr.
Summer music, arts series returns to Tongva
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 08/03/2024 - 15:59
Saturdays throughout the month will feature the Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community, Art, Music, Picnic) series at Tongva Park, highlighting world music and art.
School alcohol and drug policy revisions approved by board
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/02/2024 - 19:15
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education approved a revised policy on alcohol and drug offenses.
Park’s Motion to Regulate RV Dwellings Near Schools and Parks Clears Transportation Committee
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/02/2024 - 16:00
The Los Angeles City Council Transportation Committee unanimously passed a motion on Wednesday to regulate the dwelling of oversized vehicles, including RVs, near schools, daycare centers, parks, and residential neighborhoods.
Theatricum Gala Saturday
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 08/02/2024 - 16:00
MAVIS!– courtesy photo NOTEWORTHY!!! But not about music, or the arts (directly). I learned Tuesday that all three members of “The Slate” – PHIL BROCK, CHRISTINE PARRA, OSCAR DE LA TORRE – pulled papers to run again in November for City Council.
Around Town: Summer events aplenty
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 20:04
Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Endless Summer Camp, The Festival of Chariots, National Night Out, and much more!
Palisades native serves as Team USA volleyball star
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 19:35
Pacific Palisades native and Palisades High School graduate Miles Partain is the youngest-ever member of USA's Olympic Men’s Beach Volleyball.
School board to reflect on selves, district goals
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 03:00
Though a much less hectic agenda than this past week, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board of Education will get a chance to shape future objectives on Thursday. Though a much less hectic agenda than this past week, the Santa ...
Disturbing, embarrassing
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 03:01
Of course all that is about our current national political scene. Project 2025. But what about here in Santa Monica? We’re divided, but it’s not that bad, is it? No. There are no plans for mass deportations (that I know of). Although a lot of longtime ...
Midnight hit and run on the PCH sends pedestrian to hospital

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:36
A few minutes before midnight on Monday night, a hit and run occurred in the 1200 block PCH, southbound, between a sedan and pedestrian.
Unmuted: The spirit of the Olympics
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 16:00
I’m a sucker for the Olympics. I enjoy the pomp and splendor. I marvel at the physical and mental stamina of the athletes
Incumbents declare intent to run again

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 15:36
Incumbents Christine Parra, Oscar de la Torre and Phil Brock have announced their intention to run for office. The three had been noncommittal about their plans before pulling papers on Monday. “I am honored to announce my candidacy for City Council once again.
Guilty plea in 2013 shooting

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 01:21
The suspect in a 2023 shooting in Palisades Park has taken a plea deal as part of a joint investigation with the Los Angeles Police Department. On the evening of January 18, 2023, SMPD Officers responded to a ‘Shots Fired’ call in the 1500 block of Palisades Park.
Venice gang member sentenced to maximum term amidst courtroom chaos

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 07/29/2024 - 18:27
In a dramatic courtroom scene on Thursday, Isaiah Caldwell, a Venice Shoreline Crips gang member, was sentenced to the maximum term of 18 years
Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom’s order

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 07/27/2024 - 19:46
Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments on state land, including lots under freeways
Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 07/27/2024 - 19:46
Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments on state land, including lots under freeways
Harris freshens up her message on the economy as Trump and Republicans go after her on inflation

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 07/27/2024 - 19:42
All of the sudden it’s Kamala Harris ‘ economy — a major opportunity as well as a possible risk for the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Shortly after President Joe Biden left the race a week ago,
Fighting wildfire with ‘good fire’: California must return to prescribed burns
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 07/26/2024 - 21:01
Cal Fire had to hit it hard and fast. A quick amassing of resources — planes, choppers, bulldozers and hand crews, all at tremendous cost. That means crews cut lots of fences and dug deep fire lines with bulldozers; vegetation that protects the soil was destroyed which leads to erosion and a loss of forage for cattle and wildlife.

Santa Monica Pro and Prep Sports

Mathews, USC snap UCLA's 7-game streak on last-second 3

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 01:08
Get real-time COLLEGEBASKETBALL basketball coverage and scores as UCLA Bruins takes on Southern California Trojans. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports.com
Warriors’ future is bright, but don’t get carried away

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 00:15
He has covered 27 World Series, 19 Wimbledons and many other major events, 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.
FOX Sports Insider Martin Rogers tried out for the US Olympic table tennis team

Sat, 03/07/2020 - 00:41
Table tennis is the only sport that has truly open qualifying for the U.S. Olympic team. Our Martin Rogers, who was quite the table tennis player in his heyday, tried out for the team in Santa Monica, and here's how it went.
Sabrina Ionescu and the WNBA: Looks like a perfect fit

Sat, 03/07/2020 - 00:29
He has covered 27 World Series, 19 Wimbledons and many other major events, 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.
San Clemente uses strong finish to edge Mira Costa in girls basketball regionals

Fri, 03/06/2020 - 08:00
SAN CLEMENTE — The San Clemente girls basketball team pulled together when it mattered most. Those were the sentiments shared by San Clemente coach Kerri Husbands after the Tritons put forth a final spurt to defeat Mira Costa 51-47 in the second round of the CIF Southern California Division II regional playoffs on Thursday at San Clemente High School.
ICC Table Tennis Center Hosts USATT Hopes Tour Appropriately Coinciding with Olympic Trials

Fri, 03/06/2020 - 00:41
These kids are the future of table tennis, and may one day compete in later Olympic trials as their older counterparts recently did this previous weekend in Santa Monica, CA. Members on the organizing committee for this leg of the Hopes Program were Rajul Sheth, Bruce Liu and Yau-Man Chan, with Liu and Chan providing further assistance as ...
USC’s Jonah Mathews sees himself as a basketball lifer

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 23:15
LOS ANGELES — When he walks onto the Galen Center court for the last time, Jonah Mathews will have 30 to 40 family members and friends in the crowd. Old classmates from Santa Monica High have been snatching up tickets in advance of his USC swan song. Those are the perks of being the local kid. “Everybody’s gonna be here,” he says.
Carson softball tops Palos Verdes behind Jaclyn Gonzalez’s pitching and Leilani Pulemau’s two-run home run

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 04:59
Carson gets a strong pitching effort from Jaclyn Gonzalez and a pair of timely hits to defeat Palos Verdes in a nonleague game.
California basketball’s lesson for N.J.: Dude, get a shot clock

Mon, 03/02/2020 - 15:39
The shot clock – 35 seconds for the boys, 30 for the girls and used at all three levels of competition – has been a part of the fabric for so long now that neither Chavarin nor Robinson are certain as to why the state ultimately decided to take that maiden plunge off the Santa Monica Pier. Twice. Robinson believes the clock on the girls ...
Liu Juan, 3 others round out U.S. Olympic table tennis teams

Mon, 03/02/2020 - 08:31
Liu Juan qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in table tennis Sunday. Huijing Wang, who finished second, also qualified, and Lily Zhang qualified previously. On the men's side, Nikhil Kumar and Zhou Xin joined previous qualifier Kanak Jha.
Whicker: Chris Burgess’ basketball journey has been long and bittersweet

Mon, 03/02/2020 - 05:30
“We can shoot it really well, and we’ve got seniors, and only one of them has ever been to an NCAA tournament, and they’re dying to get there,” Burgess said Friday night, in a Santa Monica hotel lobby, the day before BYU beat Pepperdine, 81-64. Five of them are married, two are dads, and Yoeli Childs averages 21 points and eight rebound
Palisades girls defeat Hamilton for City Open Division title

Sun, 03/01/2020 - 06:49
3AA: Chantal Moawad, a 6-foot-2 senior headed to Brown, scored 23 points and sparked a 15-2 run in the fourth quarter to propel Santa Monica to a 44-40 win over Irvine Crean Lutheran at Azusa Pacific. Southern Section boys’ basketball 2A: Snookey Wigington scored 18 points and hit a key three-pointer in the final 32 seconds to lift Los ...
Steph Curry’s delayed return just adds to Warriors’ frustration

Sun, 03/01/2020 - 00:09
He has covered 27 World Series, 19 Wimbledons and many other major events, 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.
Prep baseball roundup: JSerra stays unbeaten on walk-off sacrifice fly by Gabe D’Arcy

Sat, 02/29/2020 - 14:59
Palos Verdes 3, South Torrance 1: Ryan Anderson struck out six in six innings. San Pedro 7, Santa Monica 2: Jake Harper had two hits for the Pirates. Sylmar 5, Verdugo Hills 3: Andrew Jaime threw a complete game. Adrian Jaime had a two-run inside-the-park home run.
REAL ESTATE BRIEFS: Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch adds new tennis and pickleball courts

Sat, 02/29/2020 - 13:26
He has worked with Norman Van Aken, described as "The Culinary Titan of Florida," and internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval, and was part of the creative team that opened Zengo, a new restaurant in Santa Monica, California. The Lake Club, in eastern Manatee County, is a community of custom luxury homes featuring scenic ...