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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4. Economic Impact of Tourism in Santa Monica Revealed

1 week ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

Nearly 200 hospitality leaders, city officials and industry partners gathered at the Jonathan Club on Thursday for the 16th annual Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Summit, where speakers highlighted a year of economic resilience while acknowledging the mounting challenges facing the city’s visitor economy.
Thousands rally peacefully in Santa Monica against immigration raids and military displays

1 week ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

A crowd of several thousand demonstrators gathered peacefully in Palisades Park on Saturday morning to protest what many described as a sharp erosion of democratic values, the targeting of immigrants and an increasingly militarized tone from the federal government under President Donald Trump.
No Kings protest moves through Palisades Park

1 week ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

Santa Monica’s No Kings protest was passionate but peaceful Saturday morning as thousands of residents took to Palisades Park. Participants chanted, held signs and walked through the park to the Pier entrance in opposition to the Trump administration and recent immigration raids.
As legal fight over Guard deployment plays out, Noem vows to continue Trump’s immigration crackdown

2 weeks ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged to carry on with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown despite waves of unrest across the U.S.Hours after her comment Thursday, a judge directed the president to return control to California over National Guard troops he deployed after protests erupted over the immigration crackdown, but an appeals court quickly put the brakes on that and temporarily blocked the order that was to go into effect on Friday.
Santa Monica police prepare for weekend protest, caution against repeat of 2020 violence

2 weeks ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) and city officials are urging calm ahead of Saturday’s anti-Trump “No Kings” protest at Palisades Park, as concerns grow over the potential for unrest reminiscent of the violence that followed a 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration. The city has pledged a strong law enforcement presence and outlined contingency plans while working with organizers to ensure the event remains peaceful.
A Focus on Homelessness

2 weeks ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

Santa Monica Police Department reported a 2% decrease in serious Part I crimes in 2024 while Part II crimes increased 16%, according to the department's annual report presented to the City Council on Tuesday and Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista said homelessness remains the most consistent factor in local law enforcement. The department recorded 4,840 Part I crimes in 2024, down 77 incidents from 4,917 in 2023.
Santa Monica's "no kings" Protest Plan

2 weeks ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

Santa Monica will participate in a nationwide "No Kings" protest Saturday as local authorities prepare for an estimated 1,000 demonstrators to gather at Palisades Park in opposition to President Donald Trump's policies.
Hands-only CPR training kiosk debuts in Santa Monica, aiming to turn bystanders into lifesavers

2 weeks ago | smdp.com | Scott Snowden

A new interactive kiosk that teaches hands-only CPR in five minutes was unveiled last week at Providence Saint John’s Health Center, marking the launch of a mobile program that will travel to multiple Los Angeles County locations over the next three years. Developed by the American Heart Association and sponsored by Providence Saint John’s, the mobile kiosk allows users to learn and test their CPR skills with real-time feedback using a practice manikin.
Santa Monica is not actually a ‘sanctuary city’ but it does oppose immigration crackdowns

2 weeks ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

When federal officials released a list of Sanctuary Cities in advance of the recent Los Angeles raids, many Santa Monicans were surprised, albeit a little relieved, that the City was left off the list. While many assumed it was yet another error on the already questionable list, Santa Moncia is not actually a Sanctuary City but the municipality has aligned its legislative and law enforcement priorities with the movement.
Impact of Digital Billboards on Santa Monica's Signage Policy

2 weeks ago | smdp.com | Matthew Hall

The Santa Monica City Council will consider whether to allow the city's first large-format digital billboards in decades, potentially opening the door to expanded commercial signage and billboards throughout the city. Two development agreement applications from UNITED XYZ LLC propose installing massive LED displays wrapping around corners of buildings at 301 Arizona Avenue and 1202 Third Street Promenade.