The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has asked a state appellate court to overturn a judge’s controversial decision to grant mental health diversion to a man accused
First-year students and aspiring filmmakers. Beginner poets and published authors.
Songwriters. STEM students, part-time students. Working professionals hoping to put stories to paper. English and business majors. Screenwriters. Those preparing
Dear Santa Monica,
As a longtime resident, Recreation and Parks Commissioner, and Board member of the Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition (Wilmont), I’m reaching out to you with strong conviction
This is the second installment in a monthly column on the city’s economic opportunity and growth initiatives.
So we’ve created a task force of city staff ― now what?
On July 8, I will be voting to move forward with the Great Park upon closure of the Santa Monica Airport—an open space plan that is Measure LC compliant,
California fire officials are warning residents about firework dangers as Safe and Sane firework sales begin at noon Tuesday in some jurisdictions throughout the state.
"Since 2024, fireworks have
I applaud the young leaders interviewed in SMDP's June 25, 2025, article “SMASH community rallys to save school name’”(https://smdp.com/featured/smash-community-rallys-to-save-school-name/).
SMMUSD would be wise
With Santa Monica Airport (SMO) scheduled to close on January 1, 2029, the public process to plan the land’s conversion is well underway. Input has been received on a
By Michael Feinstein
It’s extremely rare that any community ever has a legacy opportunity on the scale that Santa Monica does today.
With 190 acres of public land returning
Editor:
Thank you for your wonderful coverage of the June 14 No Kings Santa Monica protest.
As organizer and co-host (with Lisa Bellomo), I’d like to thank the city,
Main Street will host its annual Summer Soulstice music festival with activities this Saturday, June 21 from 12 to 7 p.m., and has two stages for all-day music performances.
