Another billionaire confirms California exit: Uber co-founder Kalanick
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick said he moved to Texas in December, adding to the list of billionaires who have left California ahead of a proposed wealth tax. In an interview…
I promise AI didn’t write this column, and if it’s after my job, it’ll be over my dead body
For quite a while now, someone has been living inside my computer, writing emails for me. I don’t recall signing up for this artificial intelligence feature, which is like having…
Santa Monica Students Learn Holocaust History at Lincoln
By Devan Sipher At a time of war and polarization, a group of 160 Santa Monica students and family members gathered at Lincoln Middle School last month for an after-school…
US postage stamps honor lowrider car culture
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press From Mexican American and Chicano barrios in the American Southwest to the halls of the Smithsonian on the National Mall and even the streets…
Santa Monica Ruskin Group Theatre Opens New Home
The Ruskin Group Theatre will officially open the doors to its new permanent home with a public ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday at 2800 Airport Avenue, capping a years-long journey that…
DineLA is Back, Not So Dry January, & More!
SMDP’s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes DineLA is Back, Not So Dry January, Happy Birthday Marion Festival, Pizza and Bread Making Classes, and…
First Modular Home Installed in 34 Days
Altadena became the proving ground for a new recovery model in Los Angeles County. In just 34 days from permit approval to installation, Steadfast LA and modular housing company Samara…
HexClad & LA Chefs Support Wildfire Recovery
One year after the Los Angeles wildfires, recovery across the region is no longer defined by emergency response alone. It is now measured by sustained investment, neighborhood stability, and the…
Santa Monica Elks Lodge Raises $7,000 for Disabled Children
The Santa Monica Elks Lodge recently held a successful Mah Jong Mania fundraiser, raising over $7,000 to help disabled children receive needed therapy. The event drew 60 participants who enjoyed…
Santa Monica Valentine’s & President’s Day Events 2024
SMDP’s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Valentine’s / Galentine’s things to do, President’s Day Weekend activities, ATTUNE: Sound + Light Experience at Tongva…