How to identify minerals, gems and more in L.A.’s mountains
Everyone switched off their headlamps and there we stood together in total darkness, inside the San Gabriel Mountains. Yes, inside. I had joined a local caving group in an attempt…
California woman led transnational ‘Terrorgram’ group from her home in the suburbs
A Sacramento County woman who led a transnational terrorist group from the “comfort of her suburban California home” was sentenced this week to 30 years in prison, according to the…
Newsletter: Dec 19, 2025
Two days ago we launched our new SMDP.com website and newsletter! Please pardon the dust and glitches. More to come.. FIRST UP JSX to begin passenger flights amid legal challenge…
Tyler Skaggs’ family, Angels reach wrongful-death settlement
The family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs and the Angels reached a settlement Friday, ending a contentious trial as jurors had begun a third day of deliberations regarding Skaggs’ drug-related…
Natalia Bryant gets new restraining order against alleged stalker
Natalia Bryant has been given a renewal of a restraining order against a man who the daughter of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant says has been stalking her since she…
JSX to begin passenger flights amid legal challenge
JSX launches passenger service out of the Santa Monica Airport today, marking a new chapter for the facility despite a resident lawsuit challenging the commercial service. The Dallas-based carrier will…
Why is Trump’s media company getting involved with nuclear power?
President Trump’s media company is merging with a nuclear fusion energy firm in a $6-billion deal aimed at generating more power amid growing demand from power-hungry artificial intelligence data centers.…
Justice Department won’t meet Friday deadline to release all Epstein files
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department will miss a legal deadline Friday to release all files from its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, a top official said, protracting a scandal that has…
SMDP launches new website as newsletter growth skyrockets
The Santa Monica Daily Press unveiled a redesigned website at www.smdp.com this week, greeting visitors with an updated digital platform while maintaining the vital local content that has defined the…
TikTok signs agreement for new joint venture keeping it online in the U.S.
TikTok has finalized a deal with Oracle and two other investors that will allow the popular social video platform to continue its business in the U.S. The deal, expected to…