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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Beacon Hotel closes, guests out of pocket as it preps for relaunch as ‘The Eden’

3 days ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

Just over two years after it reopened under new management and a fresh identity, The Beacon hotel on Ocean Avenue has ceased accepting reservations, gone dark on booking platforms and left some international guests without compensation. The hotel, formerly known as Hotel Shangri-La and rebranded in 2023 under the Sonder umbrella, had been positioned as a design-forward boutique property with prime Pacific views and modernized Art Deco interiors.
Alcohol fueled entertainment zone up for approval at Tuesday’s Council meeting

3 days ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

The Santa Monica City Council is poised to vote on an emergency ordinance establishing a permanent entertainment zone along the Third Street Promenade at its May 13 meeting, allowing for open container alcohol consumption in the popular shopping district seven days a week.
Man stabbed near Santa Monica Pier in altercation between two unhoused individuals

3 days ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

A man was hospitalized in stable condition Saturday night after a stabbing near the Santa Monica Pier, where police say a dispute between two individuals believed to be experiencing homelessness escalated into violence. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Ocean Avenue and Colorado Avenue at approximately 8:22pm following reports of an altercation.
Second film festival announces departure from Santa Monica beach

5 days ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

The Film Independent Spirit Awards, a cornerstone celebration of independent filmmaking, will move from its longtime Santa Monica home to the Hollywood Palladium for its 2026 ceremony, organizers announced Friday. The awards show, which has traditionally been held in a beachside tent in Santa Monica, will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the historic Hollywood venue.
New single school to replace SMASH and Muir delayed to 2026

6 days ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

The reopening of a long-awaited neighborhood school in Ocean Park has been pushed back to 2026, adding another delay to a campus renovation project that has displaced hundreds of students since 2022. Construction on the Ocean Park neighborhood school, which previously housed John Muir Elementary School and the Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH), is now scheduled to be completed by the end of November 2025.
Italian-themed eatery Cosetta opens Ocean Park with a focus on flexibility and flavor

6 days ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

After a decade on the east side of Los Angeles, acclaimed chef Zach Pollack has returned to his Westside roots with Cosetta, a casual Italian restaurant focused on hospitality, high-quality ingredients and community-friendly design. Open now on Ocean Park Boulevard, Cosetta represents a new chapter for Pollack, who says both his personal life and evolving views on the restaurant industry helped shape the vision.
Stamp Out Hunger drive aims to restock local pantries with May 10 community effort

6 days ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

On Saturday, May 10, letter carriers across the country will trade their familiar mailbags for grocery sacks as they take part in the 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the nation’s largest single-day food collection effort. Organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), the campaign mobilizes tens of thousands of postal workers to gather non-perishable food donations from residents in every corner of the United States.
Flamenco, T Bone Yo’ Mama

6 days ago | smdp.com | Charles Andrews

BEYOND BAROQUE BROKENot exactly, but they just announced that Trump’s anti-arts brigade has decided to pull the NEA grant for our Venice neighbor, a decades-long beacon of literacy, which will be a severe blow to their operations.
Santa Monica Animal Shelter to host annual fundraiser on June 7

1 week ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

The Santa Monica Animal Shelter is inviting the community to its fourth annual Open House Fundraiser next month, offering residents a chance to support local animals while enjoying a family-friendly afternoon filled with activities, food and live entertainment. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 12 to 3pm at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter, located at 1640 9th Street.
Vandalism suspect arrested for destroying beachfront bathroom

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

The Santa Monica Police Department has arrested a homeless man in connection with the intentional vandalism of public restrooms along Ocean Front Walk that cost the city approximately $10,000 in repairs. Jairo Navarette, 49, was arrested Sunday after officers responded to a disturbance call in the 2600 block of Ocean Front Walk. City maintenance staff directed officers to Navarette, who was contacted near the 2100 block of Ocean Avenue and arrested without incident.