The Santa
Monica Lookout, Santa Monica, California -- September 2018
Santa Monica Democratic Club Makes Local Endorsements September 28, 2018 -- The Santa Monica Democratic Club completed its endorsements Thursday, which include backing two incumbents and a challenger in the race for three City Council seats.
Challengers for Santa Monica City Council Lead Fundraising Race September 27, 2018 -- Two challengers in the November 6 race for Santa Monica City Council have far outraised incumbents, with Ashley Powell easily topping the list with more than $63,000 in contributions.
Escobar Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder in Santa Monica, LA Assaults September 26, 2018 -- The suspect in a series of brutal assaults in Santa Monica and Los Angeles this month mostly aimed at homeless men was formally charged Wednesday with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder.
Santa Monica College Debate Team Kicks Off Season on "High Note" September 25, 2018 -- Santa Monica College's Speech and Debate team picked up where it left off last school year, winning several awards at the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association (PSCFA) “Warm Up” Tournament, college officials announced Tuesday.
Santa Monica Lawmaker's Experimental Fishing Program Signed into Law September 21, 2018 -- A Santa Monica lawmaker's bill that provides limited exemptions from State fishing laws for those pursuing fishery-related research and experimentation was signed into law by the Governor this week.
Santa Monica College Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Malibu Campus Friday September 20, 2018 -- Santa Monica College on Friday will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new campus in Malibu that will provide a permanent location to offer college classes and a substation for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Education Group Endorses Four Council Candidates for Three Seats September 19, 2018 -- After backing all four winners in the 2016 City Council race, the Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) is backing four candidates in the November 6 race for three open seats.
Santa Monica Democratic Club Makes Local Endorsements September 28, 2018 -- The Santa Monica Democratic Club completed its endorsements Thursday, which include backing two incumbents and a challenger in the race for three City Council seats.
Challengers for Santa Monica City Council Lead Fundraising Race September 27, 2018 -- Two challengers in the November 6 race for Santa Monica City Council have far outraised incumbents, with Ashley Powell easily topping the list with more than $63,000 in contributions.
Escobar Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder in Santa Monica, LA Assaults September 26, 2018 -- The suspect in a series of brutal assaults in Santa Monica and Los Angeles this month mostly aimed at homeless men was formally charged Wednesday with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder.
September 26, 2018 -- The Santa Monica Review is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a 200-page special expanded edition that features long and short work, as well as the celebrated literary journal's first foray into graphic storytelling.
September 25, 2018 -- The "violent predator" suspected of assaulting seven men in Santa Monica and Los Angeles this month may be a previously deported felon who was out to rob his sleeping victims, authorities said Tuesday. Ramon Escobar, 47 from El Salvador, was booked on suspicion of murdering three men and attempting to murder four others.
Santa Monica College Debate Team Kicks Off Season on "High Note" September 25, 2018 -- Santa Monica College's Speech and Debate team picked up where it left off last school year, winning several awards at the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association (PSCFA) “Warm Up” Tournament, college officials announced Tuesday.
Santa Monica Lawmaker's Experimental Fishing Program Signed into Law September 21, 2018 -- A Santa Monica lawmaker's bill that provides limited exemptions from State fishing laws for those pursuing fishery-related research and experimentation was signed into law by the Governor this week.
Santa Monica Election System on Trial A voting rights trial that began August 1 could shake up Santa Monica's power structure and radically change the way council members are elected. Below are accounts of key moments.
September 20, 2018 -- Santa Monica College on Friday will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new campus in Malibu that will provide a permanent location to offer college classes and a substation for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The groundbreaking ceremony takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Education Group Endorses Four Council Candidates for Three Seats September 19, 2018 -- After backing all four winners in the 2016 City Council race, the Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) is backing four candidates in the November 6 race for three open seats.
September 19, 2018 -- A group of some 550 volunteers organized by minority students from Santa Monica College helped clean up a once segregated stretch of local beach on Saturday. The historic site known as "The Intkwell" is where legendary surfer and SMC student Nick Gabaldón, who was of Black and Mexican descent, taught himself to surf.
Slow Growth Group Endorses One Council Candidate September 18, 2018 -- One of Santa Monica's two slow growth groups this week endorsed a single City Council candidate and a ballot measure to impose term limits on Santa Monica's governing body.
OPINION -- Santa Monicans Deserve Answers on the Crime Crisis September 18, 2018 -- Between 2010 and 2016, Santa Monicans have seen total crime jump by more than 23 percent. If City leaders won’t tackle the growing crime crisis head on, the question remains: who’s left to advocate for a safer Santa Monica?
September 18, 2018 -- If you visit the north block of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade you might notice people tossing bean bags or reading a book or even playing a piano on patches of Astroturf that might be somewhere else when you return. It's part of an experiment launched by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
Santa Monica Launches Pilot Program for Electric Scooters, Bikes September 17, 2018 -- Santa Monica, the birthplace of an electric scooter craze that is taking hold across the nation, launched a pilot program on Monday aimed at controlling the vehicles' run-away success.
EXTRA Santa Monica Forward Endorses Two Incumbents, Challenger September 17, 2018 -- City Councilmember Kevin McKeown, long considered a slow-growth advocate, has received the endorsement of Santa Monica Forward, a political group largely backed by developers.
September 17, 2018 -- Child sex trafficking, military families during war and Latinos in animation will be among the topics explored during Santa Monica College's fall Communication & Media Series starting this month. The free series features a line-up of industry professionals.
City Streamlines Bidding Process for Small Construction Projects September 14, 2018 -- In an effort to expedite smaller construction projects, the Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday voted to form a pool of prequalified contractors to provide services on an as-needed basis.
September 14, 2018 -- The year 1968 marked a seismic moment in U.S. history. And through it all, Alan Seltzer, a leader of the student protest movement, was there as both witness and participant. Seltzer will share his experiences at the Santa Monica Library this month.
EXTRA Record Bond Measure for Santa Monica Schools Draws No Opposing Ballot Arguments September 12, 2018 -- The largest School District bond measure in Santa Monica history will have no opposing arguments on the ballot when it goes before voters in November, making it the fist time since at least 2000 that voters will not be presented with reasons to oppose a school funding measure.
Cost of Retrofitting Fire Station Rises After "Unforeseen Conditions" Found September 12, 2018 -- The cost of retrofitting the fire station in Santa Monica's Mid-City neighborhood has risen after construction crews found asbestos, mold and termite damage. On Tuesday the City Council increased the $1.067 million contract by $275,000 to address "the unforeseen conditions."
Santa Monica College's Emeritus Art Gallery Showcases Abstract and Documentary WorksSeptember 12, 2018 -- The very different styles of two student artists at Santa Monica College's emeritus program -- colorful abstract works by Earleen Ahrens and black and white photographs by Jonathan Tillman -- will be exhibited at the school's Downtown gallery starting with a reception Thursday, September 7, at 5:30 p.m.
EXTRA Santa Monica Voting Rights Trial Ends September 11, 2018 -- After six weeks of testimony from City Council members, experts and community leaders, the voting rights lawsuit against the City of Santa Monica ended Tuesday with testimony from the defense's final witness, Councilmember Gleam Davis.
OPINION: Not Waiting for Sacramento to Tackle Pension Liability September 11, 2018 -- Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole examines how "a catastrophic miscalculation" in Sacramento created a long-term, slow-moving crisis that poses a serious threat to public services and the future standard of living and quality of life.
Santa Monica Fire Stations to Mark 9/11 With Ceremonies Tuesday Morning September 10, 2018 -- On Tuesday, Santa Monica firefighters will honor the memories of those who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the east coast that hit close to home in a California beach city 2,800 miles away.
Santa Monica College Presents Social Justice Lecture Series September 10, 2018 -- Subtle racism, the achievement gap and teaching mathematics for social justice are among the topics explored this fall during Santa Monica College's Social Justice Lecture Series, college officials announced this week.
Santa Monica Planning Officials to Embark on Pico Neighborhood Plan September 6, 2018 -- Santa Monica planning officials are embarking on a long-awaited initiative this fall to preserve the Pico Neighborhood from a wave of gentrification that threatens its character and affordable housing supply, City officials announced this month.
Santa Monica to Add Another Beach Park This Month
September 5, 2018 -- Santa Monica's second universally accessible playground will open this month between the Pier and the Annenberg Community Beach House, making it the fifth play area on the beach, City officials announced this week.
Santa Monica College Appoints New Vice President of Academic Affairs September 5, 2018 -- Dr. Jennifer Merlic -- who already has made a mark on Santa Monica College's curriculum -- has assumed the post of Vice President of Academic Affairs, College officials announced Wednesday.
Iconic Santa Monica Mosaic Could Be Removed Under Legal Settlement September 5, 2018 -- A year and a half after designating Santa Monica's Home Savings building a local historic landmark, the City Council last week settled a lawsuit that could jeopardize the half-century-old structure and its iconic mosaic.
Samohi to Hold All-Class Alumni Day This Month September 4, 2018 -- You never know if you'll run into legendary guitarist Ry Cooder, or actor Robert Downey, Jr., or the President's advisor Stephen Miller at Samohi this month.
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