After years of planning and construction, Santa Monica Place finally opens today with much anticipation, and rightfully so. The new mall will generate much needed sales tax revenue for City Hall (the old mall reportedly generated roughly $1 million annually and that was when it was struggling), as w
It’s easy to say no to our children when they’re demanding that extra piece of candy or an expensive pair of designer jeans. But, when it comes to education, it’s nearly impossible to look into their eyes and deny them what they need to succeed in a world that is more competitive than ever.
It is no secret that parking in Santa Monica can be a pain, whether it be along busy boulevards, in neighborhoods with permit parking or in crowded Downtown structures.
The Santa Monica Daily Press is glad that the City Council did not listen to the NIMBYs and naysayers when it endorsed the Los Angeles Marathon route passing through Santa Monica.
For most residents of Santa Monica, news that the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against City Hall, claiming it is violating the rights of the homeless by arresting them for sleeping in public spaces, came as a shock given the many efforts made to address this complex issue.
It’s no secret that Santa Monica College holds its annual fireworks show in advance of Independence Day because of concerns about crowds flocking to the Main Campus, clogging city streets while putting a significant strain on the public safety network (it can get pretty expensive having all those co
The Special Election on May 19 is about more than just filling financial gaps to get us through the tough times and on the road to recovery. What the election is really about is faith.
The Daily Press believes strongly in the need for a well-informed and educated community where everyone has access to materials. That is why we support the construction of a new library branch.
When it comes to helping the homeless, Santa Monica is making great strides. Using a multi-pronged approach with an emphasis on housing the most vulnerable and chronically homeless first, City Hall, with the help of social service providers, volunteers, residents, cops and the business community, ha
It is often argued that like access to food and clean drinking water, shelter is a basic human right. The Daily Press agrees and has continuously supported efforts to aid the homeless who call Santa Monica’s streets home.
The Daily Press would like to apologize to Garfield and Lila. We’re sorry for bumping you out of the paper and we’d like to make it up to you and, more importantly, our readers by bringing you back.
Anyone who has spent time in Downtown has seen cab drivers roaming the blocks, desperately seeking their next fare. The alley just east of the Third Street Promenade, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Arizona Avenue, is a favorite passageway for taxis as drivers roll slowly through, most parking il
