Santa Monica Daily Press

The Santa Monica Daily Press is a free microdaily newspaper located in Santa Monica, California. It was established in 2001 by founders Dave Danforth, Carolyn Sackariason, and Ross Furukawa. This publication holds the distinction of being the only daily newspaper available in Santa Monica. With a circulation of 28,000 copies, it reaches an audience of approximately 43,600 readers.

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100 days after fire, officials vow resilient recovery as rebuilding begins across LA’s burn zone

4 days ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

One hundred days after wildfire swept through Pacific Palisades, Altadena and parts of Malibu, local, state and federal leaders gathered on Friday afternoon at Will Rogers State Beach to outline the scale of the devastation and the scope of the response. The press conference, led by State Senator Ben Allen and framed by the charred hills behind the Palisades Bowl mobile home park, featured a parade of high-level speakers.
Transformative recovery Efforts Post-LA Disaster: A Shared Goal

5 days ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

In the shadow of the most devastating natural disaster in Los Angeles County history, regional leaders, UCLA faculty and policymakers gathered at the 2025 Luskin Summit this week with a shared goal: turning catastrophe into an opportunity for transformative, community-driven recovery. The fires that tore through Altadena and Pacific Palisades in January left behind more than ash and ruin.
LA Landlord threatens to kill tenants during argument over water damaged unit

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

A Los Angeles landlord was recorded on video threatening to kill his tenants during a heated confrontation in January after months of alleged harassment following the tenants’ complaints about extensive water damage to the property, according to the family's attorney. Raymon Isaac, 55, allegedly shoved open the door of the Winnetka residence on January 17, causing tenant Jessica Ramirez to drop her phone, and threatened to kill her and her 3-year-old daughter if they didn't vacate the property.
Newsom says the PCH is set to reopen by end of May after Palisades fire closure

1 week ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

The long closed Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) will reopen in the foreseeable future with Governor Gavin Newsom saying traffic should flow again by the end of May. The new opening date is significantly ahead of schedule, following a surge in cleanup efforts tied to the Palisades Fire. The highway, one of Southern California’s most iconic coastal routes, has been closed to non-residents since the fire in early January.
Olympic Beach Volleyball moves to Long Beach after Santa Monica loses chance to host

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

Long Beach's Alamitos Beach will host the Olympic beach volleyball tournament during the 2028 Los Angeles Games, organizers announced Tuesday as part of a comprehensive venue plan that spans the Southern California region. LA28, the organizing committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, revealed that beach volleyball will take place at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach, bringing the popular event to a coastal setting that will also host coastal rowing and open water swimming competitions.
Search continues for suspect after dog killed on Main Street

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

A vicious dog attack on Main Street that left one animal dead has devastated a pair of Santa Monicans and angered the surrounding community. On April 11 around 5:30 p.m., Alyssa Kluge and Christopher Dietrick were walking their toy poodle Dublin on Strand between Main Street and 2nd when tragedy struck. As they passed Samosa House, they encountered a dark-haired man with a pit bull talking to someone in a parked car.
Meat mecca Fogo de Chão brings rodízio-style dining to Ocean Ave

1 week ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

Fogo de Chão, the 45-year-old Brazilian restaurant chain known for its upscale churrasco-style dining, opened its 11th Southern California recently at 1551 Ocean Ave, where Del Frisco's Grille used to be. The new outlet joins other Fogo de Chão locations across the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Orange County and San Diego. If you’re unfamiliar with rodízio-style dining, you’re in for a treat.
Two cars overturned in traffic accident near 9th and Broadway

1 week ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

On Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2025, at approximately 1:35pm, Santa Monica Police officers responded to a radio call of a traffic collision in the 900 block of Broadway. Upon arrival, officers located two overturned vehicles. The initial investigation revealed that one vehicle had struck an unoccupied parked car at a high rate of speed. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the moving vehicle, was located at the scene and transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Santa Monica man arrested for threatening Coachella festival

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

A Santa Monica man was arrested early Sunday after threatening to bomb the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, according to Cathedral City Police Department officials. Davis Darvish, 40, was taken into custody shortly after midnight in Palm Springs following a search that utilized automated license plate recognition technology to track his movements throughout the Coachella Valley.
Suspect wanted after a Pit Bull mauls a poodle to death on Main Street

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

A local search is underway for the owner of a violent dog that attacked and killed another dog Friday night in the Ocean Park neighborhood. On Friday, April 11 at about 5:30 p.m. Alyssa Kluge and Christoper Dietrick were walking their toy poodle, Dublin, eastbound on Strand in between Main Street and 2nd.