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Man Charged with Murder in Metro Stabbing Death of Passenger in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today Randy Lamale Nash has been charged with the murder of a Jesse Rodriguez for a Metro stabbing on a train in

By Guest Author

/ 14 Sep 2023

Santa Monica High School Placed on Lockdown After BB Gun Report

Lawsuit accuses Beverly Hills police of racially profiling Black motorists

A lawsuit accuses Beverly Hills police of racially profiling nearly 1,100 Black people during traffic stops. The suit announced Monday was filed on behalf of most of the Black

By Guest Author

/ 14 Sep 2023

Lawsuit accuses Beverly Hills police of racially profiling Black motorists

‘Just Ken’ no more? Barbie sidekick among 12 finalists for National Toy Hall of Fame

Is it finally time for Barbie’s sidekick to go from being “just Ken” to National Toy Hall of Fame inductee? The Mattel doll introduced in 1961 and brought to

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/ 14 Sep 2023

‘Just Ken’ no more? Barbie sidekick among 12 finalists for National Toy Hall of Fame

Burbank Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling ghost guns and Methamphetamine Out of His DTLA Hookah Lounge Business

A Burbank man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for running an illegal firearms business out of a downtown Los Angeles hookah lounge he owned – which included the sale

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/ 14 Sep 2023

Burbank Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling ghost guns and Methamphetamine Out of His DTLA Hookah Lounge Business

Crime Watch

The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating accusations of child abuse after an online activist organization conducted an investigation in the Santa Monica area

By Guest Author

/ 13 Sep 2023

The Gourmandise School to Host “Love for Lahaina” Cooking Class to Benefit Relief Efforts on Maui

The Gourmandise School at Santa Monica Place presents an evening of creating Hawaiian inspired dishes with a group of Los Angeles’s highly esteemed chefs, while raising funds to help

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/ 13 Sep 2023

I was happy to read this piece (https://smdp.com/2023/09/11/santa-monica-set-to-establish-itself-on-the-worlds-sporting-stage) about our city’s preparations for the Olympics, World Cup, and (possibly) Rugby. While the logistical

By Guest Author

/ 13 Sep 2023

Federal Prosecutor Jeff Chemerinsky Announces his Candidacy for LA County District Attorney

Federal prosecutor Jeff Chemerinsky announced his candidacy to be the next LA County District Attorney in the March 5, 2024 election. Chemerinsky’s campaign said he brings a successful track

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/ 13 Sep 2023

Malibu officials try for last minute redesign of Malibu High

Two Malibu planning commissioners last week argued that the new Malibu High School building should be downsized and not built as the community has designed.

By Guest Author

/ 12 Sep 2023

Pacific Bliss: Runners build a healthier world at the 18th Volvo Santa Monica Classic

Gabrielle Rinne won the Santa Monica Classic 5K in 18 minutes, 19 seconds – 16 seconds ahead of another Los Angeles runner, Sadie Encinas.

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/ 12 Sep 2023

Pacific Bliss: Runners build a healthier world at the 18th Volvo Santa Monica Classic

Santa Monica College Adds Pepperdine Law Professor to Constitution Day Lineup

Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law professor Mark S. Scarberry will be the third speaker at this year’s Constitution Day event. He will speak at 11:15 a.m.

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/ 11 Sep 2023

Santa Monica College Adds Pepperdine Law Professor to Constitution Day Lineup

A Call Out to LA Volunteers, Jewish Family Service LA Needs You!

Jewish Family Service LA’s Senior Nutrition Program is in urgent need of volunteers who can help deliver meals to homebound seniors in Culver City. Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA)

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/ 11 Sep 2023

A Call Out to LA Volunteers, Jewish Family Service LA Needs You!