It’s likely that most Californians have never heard of the Levering Act, passed by the California Legislature in 1950, but it symbolized the state’s political orientation in the
Student athletes who want to skip physical education classes during the school day will have an easier time than first thought qualifying for the the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’
The Pantry in Los Angeles closed down earlier this month. After decades of being open 24 hours a day, serving tens of thousands — maybe even hundreds of thousands — of diners
Tesla Inc. received permission from state regulators this week to begin a charter service that will use Tesla-employed drivers to ferry its employees in company-owned vehicles for prearranged rides, a
On March 3, 2023, the life of Christian Hornburg changed forever. He was the last of three victims that were attacked in broad daylight by one individual in less than
During the last meeting, City Council approved several key measures, including the adoption of the city’s strategic plan, the Renters Protection Program, and a reorganization of the Human Services
California faces a $6.2 billion budget gap in the state's Medicaid services, which could force Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to reevaluate future coverage for
Riding the Big Blue Bus (BBB) is about to become more expensive, particularly for heavy users and students as the service has announced plans to increase fares across multiple ticket
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Venice Art Crawl, Venice Love Fest, Montana Avenue Wellness Walk, Perry’s Beachside Benefit, and
YUM YUM EAT ‘EM UP! – OK that was silly but hopefully got your attention. I love chain restaurants that practice giving back to the community and Jersey Mike’s has
Dr. Sion Roy, a cardiologist and the Santa Monica College Board Vice Chair, has announced his candidacy for California's State Senate District 24, positioning himself as a healthcare
Santa Monica’s workers' compensation program saw a significant 29.5% increase in total liabilities during the 2023-24 fiscal year, largely driven by three catastrophic claims that accounted for
