The following comes via Santa Monica College press release. Rayford Brown was homeless, and restarted his pursuit of a college education on academic probation. Isabel Castillo is a DREAMer and a sexual assault survivor who refused to give up in…
Via Santa Monica Police Department press release. Earlier today, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Detectives filed criminal charges with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office – Airport Division and the Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse against the two suspects believed to…
Via Santa Monica Police press release. In September 2016, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) began a Body Worn Camera (BWC) Pilot Program. The six-month operational period concluded on March 11, 2017. During the six months, select uniformed police officers…
Via Santa Monica Police Department press release. On May 26, 2017 at about 6:01 p.m. the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to a radio call for service regarding a home invasion robbery which occurred in the 200 block of…
Via Santa Monica Police Activities League press release. Nine Santa Monica Police Activities, PAL, kids are rich with mentors, family and friends, as well as rich in scholarship funds totaling $21,000 as presented by the Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarship…
Via Santa Monica College press release. The Santa Monica College Foundation (SMCF)—a nonprofit that supports the educational endeavors of Santa Monica College (SMC) students—will hold its annual scholarship ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the SMC Pavilion…
Via city of Santa Monica press release. On Monday, May 29th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., Santa Monica’s historic Woodlawn Cemetery, Mausoleum & Mortuary will host the City’s 79th annual observance of Memorial Day. Presented by a consortium of local charitable and…
The Los Angeles Press Club has nominated two Santa Monica Next stories for awards at the 59th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards. The two stories, “Fake News: Santa Monica Edition” and “A New State Report Explains Why Your Rent Is So…
Via SMPD Press Release : On February 26, 2017 at about 5:08 a.m., the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to the 1300 block of 16th Street regarding Juan Sebastian Castillo, 18 years old from Santa Monica, found unconscious with…
A stay-cation is not only a cheaper alternative to traveling afield for relaxation, it can also help you see your city with fresh eyes. Santa Monica Travel and Tourism (SMTT), the nonprofit organization responsible for promoting the beachside city as a…
Via Santa Monica Fire Department press release. On Monday May 8, 2017 at 6:14 p.m. the Santa Monica Fire Department responded to 1447 Lincoln Blvd. for an activated fire alarm. Initial arriving firefighters found smoke in the subterranean parking area,…
Via city of Santa Monica press release. Santa Monica Police (SMPD) Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks announced her retirement after 36 years as a law enforcement leader and trailblazer Friday. Chief Seabrooks began her career at SMPD as its first African-American woman…
Via city of Santa Monica. This post is by Jason Kligier, senior transportation planner. With over 100 miles of bikeways, Breeze Bike Share stations across town, convenient bike parking, relatively flat terrain, and gorgeous weather, Santa Monica is without a doubt…
Via Santa Monica College press release. The Santa Monica College Public Policy Institute (PPI) presents its 6th Annual Spring Symposium May 8-11, 2017. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Liberty and Justice for All !?#$*: Californians as Guardians of…
Via Santa Monica College press release. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs Women’s Tennis Team won the Women’s Community College Team Trophy at the 117th Annual Ojai Tennis Tournament held April 27-30. Glendale College and Canada College finished in a…
