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A plan to guarantee community college transfer to California’s public universities died. Now it’s back

It’s rare for a California bill to come back to life after enduring a quiet legislative death, but a shelved effort to help more community college students transfer to

By Cal Matters

/ 13 Sep 2023

A plan to guarantee community college transfer to California’s public universities died. Now it’s back

Apple’s new iPhones get faster chips, better cameras and new charging ports

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of Apple iPhone — a line-up that will boast better cameras, faster processors, a new charging system and a price hike for the fanciest

By Associated Press

/ 13 Sep 2023

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

Gym rats gather to DMN8 new location

Santa Monica’s budding athletes and gym-goers gathered on Saturday, September 9, to cut the ribbon on DMN8 gym’s new indoor location

By Thomas Leffler

/ 13 Sep 2023

Ahead of High Holidays, US Jewish leaders stress need for security vigilance as antisemitism surges

Ahead of the High Holidays that begin this week, a network of Jewish security experts and religious leaders hosted several webinars to help prepare for the season. Among the topics:

By Associated Press

/ 13 Sep 2023

Ahead of High Holidays, US Jewish leaders stress need for security vigilance as antisemitism surges

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

By Guest Author

/ 13 Sep 2023

Rent Control Board reminds landlords who evict tenants with the Ellis Act that they have to go out of business

The Rent Control Board wants landlords who evict tenants to actually leave the rental market when they use a state law to remove renters from rent controlled properties

By Matthew Hall

/ 13 Sep 2023

Los Angeles sports squads active in September

World Cup woes abound as Sofi World Cup final hopes dashed Soccer fans in Los Angeles were ecstatic with the potential of the 2026 World Cup final being played at

By Thomas Leffler

/ 13 Sep 2023

Los Angeles sports squads active in September

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

By Guest Author

/ 13 Sep 2023

Wednesday September 13, 2023

By Frankie Cerda

/ 13 Sep 2023

To sweep homeless camps, California cities say they offer shelter. What that really means is up for debate

Cities in the West can’t legally clear homeless camps unless they can provide adequate alternative shelter to the camp residents. But what, precisely, constitutes “adequate shelter?” Is it one

By Editor

/ 12 Sep 2023

To sweep homeless camps, California cities say they offer shelter. What that really means is up for debate