The Santa Monica Police Department responded to 365 calls for service on April 8. Below is a sampling of those calls chosen by the Santa Monica Daily Press staff.
Armed
Originally from Tennessee, Jef Joslin had often fantasized about moving to California. But as he's enjoyed the sun, the beach and the laid-back vibe over the last three
There were more homeless people counted on the street and in cars or encampments at last month's annual Homeless Count than in the year prior.
The street count
Her mission began in Santa Monica, where she noticed homeless children in a park during school hours. It became a far-reaching legacy that continues today.
Agnes Stevens, a longtime educator
The Santa Monica Police Department responded to 386 calls for service on Jan. 15. Below is a sampling selected by the Santa Monica Daily Press staff:
Fight, Ocean and Santa
CITYWIDE — Every City Council candidate has an opinion on solving homelessness problems in the city by the sea.
Questions about the homeless come up in forums, at meetings, and in
CITY HALL — Apparently some people can't get enough of the emergency room.
City Council will consider an ordinance that would prohibit people from lingering in the emergency room
CITYWIDE — For 31-year-old George, finally moving into his own apartment in Santa Monica was a hard-fought victory.
After a car accident left him with slowed speech and reflexes at age
Homeless shelters
Editor:
For low income, disabled and seniors in Santa Monica the most obvious public transportation issue here is those two tiny flat hot metal seats at bus stops