Santa Monica Approves Digital Billboards on Third Street Promenade
The Santa Monica City Council voted to establish a digital display district along the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place, approving an ordinance that could generate millions in annual…
Santa Monica College Wins National Sustainability Award
Santa Monica College has been named Outstanding Higher Education Program for 2025 by the National Recycling Coalition, joining Stanford University as recent recipients of the prestigious national honor. The award…
Why homeownership in California isn’t nearly the financial slam dunk it once was
It’s the benchmark of success, a milestone of responsible adulthood, a time-tested way to amass wealth for you and your progeny. Homeownership, we’re told again and again, is a status…
Santa Monica Downtown Revival Plan Unveiled at Leadership Forum
Santa Monica leaders, developers, and business owners gathered Monday for a rare alignment of voices at the Leadership Forum on the Future of Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street…
Los Angeles Angels settle lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday with the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs after a lengthy trial that detailed drug use by players. The two-month trial…
Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, raising their two-year total to $272.4 million. The New York…
State regulators say Councilman Zwick is conflicted on housing votes
The California Fair Political Practices Commission has ruled that Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick must recuse himself from housing production decisions due to his employment with the Housing…
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…
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…
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…