It’s appropriate that at a time when many are celebrating holidays of freedom and rebirth, Santa Monica is celebrating the anniversary of the “Realignment Plan.” Well, only the six-
By Dan Walters, CalMatters
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Gavin Newsom’s management of California’s government has certainly been less than stellar.
By Jim Newton, CalMatters
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Rules governing elections are generating novel possible outcomes in the races for California’s
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Pop-Up Pool Days, the Venice Beach Holi Bash, Alice in Wonderland at the
By Dan Walters, CalMatters
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Nine months into the 2025-26 fiscal year, state tax revenues are running several
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Gavin Newsom loves to brag about his accomplishments as governor — a syndrome that sometimes
After deep reflection, I am writing to share that I will not be seeking reelection to a fourth term on the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District Board of Education.
By Doug Trussler, Candidate for Santa Monica City Council
My name is Doug Trussler. I have lived in Santa Monica since 2005, built my business here, raised my family here,
Tonight City Council will consider City Manager Oliver Chi's suggested adjustments in Item 11c- Realignment Plan update. Chi's report highlights several keys points including the Police
Dear Editor,
A recent Daily Press article (“Santa Monica Council Sends Back Boulevard Safety Plan, Demands Stronger Protections,” March 9), as well as other published information, make clear that City
There are seven official neighborhood organizations in Santa Monica, and last week the city seemed poised to wage war on them. But instead of echoing the combative impulses of our
