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Skaters are presumed guilty every street session in California. How rebellion changed the sport

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/12/2024 - 16:00
One afternoon, after watching Kareem Campbell’s part in the World Industries skate video "Trilogy" for the third consecutive time, my mom laughed after his slow-motion nollie hardflip over a picnic table.
California lawmakers vote to reduce deficit by $17 billion, but harder choices lie ahead
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/12/2024 - 16:00
California lawmakers don’t know for sure how big their budget deficit is, but on Thursday they decided it’s big enough to go ahead and reduce spending by about $17 billion.
Californians get hacked all the time. The state’s top cybersecurity job is vacant

Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/12/2024 - 16:00
You might think the home of Silicon Valley would rush to hire a cybersecurity chief, but you’d be wrong: California has left its top cybersecurity post vacant for nearly two years.
Three arrests made in March beauty store burglary incident
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fri, 04/12/2024 - 03:00
Credit: Thomas Leffler The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), working with a multitude of partners, has announced the arrest of three of the six suspects involved in a March burglary of Ulta ...
Popular Broadway Baker shuts on Saturday, will be replaced with brand new bakery

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 04/11/2024 - 20:40
The popular pastry store on Wilshire Blvd is set to close this Saturday. However, it will soon be replaced with a brand new
Around Town: Outdoor movies and 626 night market return

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 04/11/2024 - 19:18
Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the return of Outdoor Movies on the Promenade and 626 Night Market , and much more!
Nearly three decades of musical success honored at state level
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 04/11/2024 - 16:00
One of the driving forces behind the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) top-notch musical program was recently honored on the state level.
Children’s choral phenomenon powered by local voice
Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 04/11/2024 - 16:00
A global movement in choral music began with a simple request from a Santa Monica-born maestro.
Rick Chavez Zbur partners with Karen Bass to house Angelenos living in RVs

Santa Monica Daily Press
Thu, 04/11/2024 - 03:31
Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) has announced that he has introduced a bill, sponsored by Mayor Karen Bass, designed to help the City of Los Angeles (the City) and other governmental agencies implement housing strategies for people experiencing homelessness who are residing in recreational vehicles.
Audit finds state hasn’t kept track of homelessness programs well

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 19:51
Homelessness has become one of the most frustrating and seemingly intractable issues in the country's most populous state.
Community unites over passing of Bob Rosenbloom, founder of Bob’s Market

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 19:30
Employees, members of the community and relatives gathered at Hillside Memorial Park yesterday to celebrate the life of Bob Rosenbloom
Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers seeking flexibility
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 16:00
With a compact mirror in one hand and an eyelash curler in the other, Grace Xu told her roughly 300,000 TikTok followers she was likely about to be laid off.
Be Careful What You Sign
Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 03:00
Support the Daily Press, Support Santa Monica The price of your membership is up to you — you decide how much and how often. Our pledge is to keep original, authoritative journalism for Santa ...
Suspect in PCH standoff threatened lifeguard at Tower 12 before fleeing

Santa Monica Daily Press
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 00:29
Additional details surrounding Monday’s incident that saw the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) shut down from the 400 block to the 1200 block have been released. According to a statement from the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) at approximately 11:00am,
These Californians just got protection from big rent hikes

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 18:40
Tenants in many new privately owned, low-income units will be protected from double-digit rent increases and so will some in existing units.
California’s early-career doctors are joining unions

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 17:56
Early-career doctors at several California hospitals are forming unions as they press for better pay and working conditions.
Cross-country trek for MS research starts at Pier

Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 17:43
A dedicated team of runners will be taking on a cross-country course, one segment at a time, with the start of the charity endeavor taking place locally.
Comedy culture comes together for mental health support
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 16:00
The thrill of the stage can be alluring for any aspiring entertainer, but those sacred moments in front of the crowd is one small sliver of a sometimes arduous experience. Comedians, for example, battle with balancing a day job,
Sustainable & Connected: 28th annual Sustainable Quality Awards winners announced
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 16:00
Patagonia Santa Monica is the grand prize winner of the 28th annual Sustainable Quality Awards, the city announced today. The business is among several others recognized for sustainable economic development,
Prop. 1’s success hinges on California clearing the ‘human logjam’
Santa Monica Daily Press
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 16:00
Gov. Gavin Newsom is surely celebrating the passage of Proposition 1, which will allocate $6.4 billion to build 10,000 new beds for people with mental illness statewide. But the ballot proposition’s razor-thin margin – despite lopsided spending on the "Yes" campaign – shows that California voters are growing skeptical of expensive initiatives to address homelessness.