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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Exciting Activities Await at Santa Monica Animal Shelter Fundraiser

2 days ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

The Santa Monica Animal Shelter will host its fourth annual Open House Fundraiser this Saturday, inviting the community to enjoy a lively afternoon of food, music, raffles and animal adoptions in support of local pets in need. The event runs from 12 to 3pm at the shelter, located at 1640 9th Street and will feature reduced adoption fees, silent auction items, raffle prizes, face painting, balloon animals and refreshments.
Living Wage for All launches in Santa Monica with push for $30 countywide minimum

3 days ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

Labor organizers, elected officials and economic justice advocates gathered Monday at Wally’s restaurant in downtown Santa Monica to launch the Living Wage for All campaign, a coordinated effort to raise Los Angeles County’s minimum wage to $30 per hour and to build a national movement aimed at redefining compensation standards across the country.
Businesses prepare for opening of DTSM Entertainment Zone in two weeks

4 days ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

Santa Monica’s alcohol fueled entertainment zone opens in two weeks and stores along the Promenade are preparing for whatever flows from taps. Last week, local business owners peppered city officials with questions about restroom access, security and competition from pop-up vendors during a training session in advance of the June 13 launch.
Challenges and Solutions Revealed

5 days ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

The City of Santa Monica reported a 6.1% overall vacancy rate among its workforce as of December 2024, with 124 unfilled positions out of 2,037.55 budgeted full-time equivalent positions, according to a mandatory public hearing held by the City Council last week. The report, presented by Human Resources Manager Michael Arnald, fulfills new requirements under Assembly Bill 2561, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2024.
Malibu's Petition for Independent School District Rejected Again

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

The Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization voted again this week to reject Malibu’s petition for an independent school district, in a process that was every bit as chaotic and confusing as the initial meeting that necessitated a revote. The rejection came during a revote prompted by procedural errors during the committee’s initial April vote.
Big Blue Bus strikes pedestrian, shuts down eastbound traffic on Pic Blvd

1 week ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

At approximately 8:30am Friday, an eastbound Big Blue Bus carrying an unknown number of passengers, struck a pedestrian on Pico Blvd, near the 27th Street intersection, opposite the legendary Rae's Diner. A significant amount of law enforcement-related vehicles could be seen surrounding the taped off area, including SMPD detectives and a forensics unit along with members of Santa Monica City staff.
Limiting New Hires and Maintenance

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

Faced with years of potential budget deficits, the City Council voted Tuesday to address the crisis by raising fees and reducing staffing throughout the city. Staff presented Council with a draft of the $789.9 million biennial budget this week that will require draining $60.5 million from reserves over the next five years to maintain basic services, as the city grapples with ongoing economic fallout from the pandemic and mounting legal settlements.
Monty Alexander Fundraiser Show

1 week ago | smdp.com | Charles Andrews

THE AMAZING MONTY, JAZZ BAKERY -courtesy photoHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!Thank you, thank you, tusen takk! May 29: JFK, CK Chesterton, TH White, Patrick Henry, Danny Elfman, King Charles II, Austin Reeves and of course Tenzing Norgay, first man to look down on the world from the summit of Everest. I am in a village on an island south of Bergen, Norway. Why not? It will be a relief to get away from the daily, escalating ravages of the Orange Oligarch for a bit.
Council approves new City Manager contract

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

The Santa Monica City Council unanimously appointed Oliver C. Chi as the city's new manager Tuesday evening, approving a compensation package worth more than $400,000 annually despite the circulation of past allegations questioning his previous municipal service. The 7-0 vote came after council members met in closed session to discuss Chi's appointment, which takes effect July 14, 2025.
A Hub of Fun and Activity

1 week ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

After more than a year of planning, Santa Monica’s long-anticipated Entertainment Zone will officially launch on June 13, bringing a new suite of programming and regulatory flexibility to the Third Street Promenade. City Council formally approved the ordinance earlier this month, greenlighting a three-block district where outdoor performances, alcohol service and branded activations will be permitted under expanded guidelines.