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Iconic PCH diner, Patrick’s Roadhouse closed, campaign launched to save it
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:00
Legendary Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) diner, Patrick’s Roadhouse has closed and current owner, Anthony Fischler, is attempting to renegotiate a new, long-term lease with the building’s landlord. However,
The children affected by Aliso Canyon’s gas leak want to ban fracking
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:00
More than 70 high school students across California submitted opinion pieces to CalMatters’ second annual Earth Day contest. The 2024 contest theme was "What solution should Californians running for office support to help address climate change?
National Poll Ranks SMMUSD Among California’s Best Districts
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:00
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) has announced its high ranking in the 2024 Best School Districts in California by national academic ranking service, Niche. SMMUSD is ranked sixth in Los Angeles County and 13th in California of 504 California school districts included.
Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock honored at annual charity celebration
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00
Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. “I am humbled and amazed by this praise from people I love and respect so much,” said Brock.
Will Rogers students, faculty celebrate Earth Day

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 19:18
In advance of Monday’s Earth Day celebration, students and faculty of Will Rogers Learning Community had a green-thumbed party of their own, hosting an Earth Day Festival at the campus’ regenerative farm.
Cyclists seize the streets in unique Venice ridealong

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 19:16
On April 21, over five miles of Venice Blvd. were transformed into car-free open streets thanks to nonprofit organization CicLAvia
Master plan for Grant campus approved by school board

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 18:48
The future big-picture plans for one of the SMMUSD campuses are now clearer after the April 18 meeting of the district’s Board of Education.
Work starts on bullet train rail line from Sin City to the City of Angels
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:00
A $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started construction, officials said Monday, amid predictions that millions of ticket-buyers will be boarding trains by 2028.
Opinion: Moving the needle

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 21:31
"I hope there’s a silent majority who want to see our local leaders engage with each other and to do so with honesty, empathy and competence"
Council to debate how residents can get stoned

Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 18:24
Among the items are the development of rules for adult-use cannabis establishments and a policy to use low-carbon concrete in construction
Californians are worried about crime, setting the stage for a ballot measure showdown
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:00
Democrats completely dominate California’s state government, and one aspect of that hegemony is their ability to act without compunction. When doing whatever they want to do, Democratic officeholders don’t have to worry about competition from the state’s shriveled-up Republican Party nor,
California has to rid itself of a ‘no’ mentality to change its relationship with cars
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:00
More than 70 high school students across California submitted opinion pieces to CalMatters’ second annual Earth Day contest. The 2024 contest theme was “What solution should Californians running for office support to help address climate change?
Project learning, career education growth highlighted by school board
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:00
The number of students within Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) gaining crucial skills and knowledge for future career paths has grown exponentially, according to an update given to the SMMUSD Board of Education on April 18.
Safer Communities Coalition announce 900,000 signatures collected to amend Prop 47

Santa Monica Daily Press
Sat, 04/20/2024 - 03:02
Prop 47 reclassified some of the lowest-level, nonviolent crimes, however, critics say it has led to unintended consequences
Around Town: Earth Day, arts and eats

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/19/2024 - 19:56
Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town this Earth Day weekend includes an Artists Fair on the beach, Grilled Cheese & Beer Night, Where to Eat or Order Passover Dinner, and much more!
Fear mongering and name calling is not good policy or leadership

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/19/2024 - 19:41
You may have seen footage or social media posts of Tuesday’s rally at Reed Park sponsored by a group known as “the Santa Monica Coalition,” the same folks behind the “Santa Methica” and “Santa Monica is Not Safe” signs on the Promenade that are harming local businesses.
McDonald’s unreliable ice cream machines might be a climate solution
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/19/2024 - 19:27
The infamous unreliability of McDonald’s ice cream machines have built support for the next iteration of the right to repair movement.
Opinion: Measure GS – one year later

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/19/2024 - 19:08
The stated goal of Measure GS was to generate an estimated $50 million annually to fund public schools and homelessness prevention
Monument continues service as site of vigilance, reflection

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/19/2024 - 18:54
The Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument marks where people of Japanese ancestry were transported to the concentration camp at Manzanar
Governor pledges oversight for cities lagging on solving homelessness

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/19/2024 - 18:49
The Democratic governor said he will move 22 state personnel from a housing enforcement unit to help cities and counties deliver on projects