Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.

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Voters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces.

Two different sets of Santa Monica High School students have come together to bring their own flair to an iconic stage play.

Having just read the latest opinion letter by Oscar de la Torre, I am not surprised. Like the parable of the scorpion and the frog, the scorpion must sting as it is his nature, even if that sting leads to his eventual demise.

Beverly Hills officials worked behind the scenes to prevent an abortion clinic from opening in the city last year

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.

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,

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,

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.

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;

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.

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.

After an undefeated Ocean League campaign last year, the Samohi Lady Vikings Girls Flag Football squad is back for more.

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?

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.

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.

On Tuesday, the Venice Family Clinic hosted a mobile voting center event in partnership with Santa Monica High School students.

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.

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,