Santa Monica’s traditional power block has coalesced around a slate of candidates for the upcoming election. Santa Monicans for Renters Rights (SMRR), one of the city’s most influential
A California workplace safety board approved a long-delayed rule requiring most employers to reduce the risks of extreme heat for indoor workers.
It applies to all employers except state
The City of Santa Monica approved $6 million to settle a pair of years-old lawsuits at its last meeting with half going towards a case stemming from the 2020
A minor miracle occurred in the California Capitol 50 years ago this month when a bipartisan majority of state senators refused to accept a pork-laden budget that was drafted
Few can challenge the wisdom of prescribing medications for life-threatening health conditions. Yet many would balk at the suggestion of "prescribing" housing, even though research and lived
From being a drug-addicted homeless man in the depths of Skid Row, Jared Klickstein has the firsthand experience necessary to navigate conversations about the current crises of homelessness and
The Latino legacy remains strong at Samohi through the colorful garments that adorned 2024’s graduation ceremony and the students that wore them.
As graduating seniors took their final walk
Retail giants shed Downtown Santa Monica assets
Locally-based shopping mall behemoth Macerich Co. has defaulted on the $300 million mortgage loan it has for the Santa Monica Place, ultimately
Willy O’Sullivan is fond of his adopted city and has said his beloved wateringhole has survived as long as it has because like its owner, the establishment is tough
Perched atop the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows commands attention as a quintessential emblem of coastal luxury in Santa Monica.
Established in 1921, this
The Santa Monica Police Department responded in force to a call of shots fired at the intersection of 11th Street and Georgina on Friday night. After evacuating some properties and searching the area, the call was determined to be false and officers left. matt@smdp.com
