Public Outcry for Councilmembers’ Resignation
An outraged crowd of protestors inside the Los Angeles City Council Chambers on Tuesday called for the resignation of councilmembers Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, and Gil Cedillo.
SCOTUS Hears Cases on Texas Abortion Laws
The Supreme Court of the United States heard 2 cases related to the recent controversial Texas abortion bill SB8.
Santa Monica Faces Pandemic Pollution
Trash pollution on Santa Monica’s local beaches has increased due to previous COVID-19 protocols at restaurants. Single-use plastic masks litter the beaches and take-out bags flood the shores in an attempt to protect people from the virus.
Travel Industry Takes Flight
It seems that airports and travel will look considerably different from before 2020 - much in the same way that it was transformed after 9/11. With vaccination efforts underway, and mutations appearing around the globe it remains to be seen how travel will look in the future.
Celebrating Creative Women
Ten Women Gallery on Main Street in Santa Monica provides more than meets the eye.
Power Outages and How They Affect SMC Students
On the evening of Feb. 22, Charter Spectrum customers in Southern California suffered an outage on their internet and TV services. The outage adds to an array of previous blackouts Spectrum already had.
Sun Sets on Santa Monica Airport
Since the early 1980s, the city of Santa Monica has been making arguments to close down the Santa Monica Airport — with some citing that the airport causes increased pollution and incessant noise. The city plans to shut down Santa Monica Aiport as early as 2028.
Santa Monica City Council Voter Guide
A guide for the candidates running for Santa Monica City Council in the 2020 Election.
UPDATE: Curfews begin in Los Angeles; Violators subject to arrest
City officials announced curfews effective immediately today until tomorrow morning around the city of Los Angeles. Individuals violating curfew are subject to arrest, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Curfews are subject to change and updated on a day-to-day basis.
SMC Assures Student Safety, Malibu Campus Progress Amidst Climate Concerns
The unrelenting sound of last Friday’s downpour complemented the monotony of abandoned construction trucks and empty site offices surrounding a large, flooded mud hole at its center. This scene was the result of a flash flood warning halting construction progress on Santa Monica College’s (SMC) awaited Malibu Campus.
LA Rams Clinch First in NFC West in Week 13
The Rams made their presence known in the NFL last season when head coach Sean McVay took over. On Sunday, December 2, the Los Angeles Rams secured first place in the NFC West. This is the second year in a row the Rams took first place in the west.
Fire Breaks Out at SMC Emeritus Campus
On Monday, November 26, the Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus campus was evacuated in response to a fire emergency that occurred that afternoon. At 4:06 p.m., the Santa Monica College Police Department (SMCPD) received a phone call claiming a fire had erupted on the second floor of the SMC building, in downtown Santa Monica.
SPORTS: UCLA Outlasts USC in 88th Meeting Between Bruins & Trojans
Behind 289 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries from redshirt junior running back Joshua Kelley, UCLA (3-8 overall) used a dominant fourth quarter to dismantle USC (5-6 overall), 34-27. “We have playmakers around me and a great offensive line,” Kelley said. He added, “we can for sure build off of this.”
SMCPD Swears In New Police Captain
The chirps of alarms buzzing around the room don’t cease for a moment in the office of Captain Vincent Carter, Santa Monica College Police Department’s (SMCPD) …
Young Latino Lion Kevin De Leon
Running California Senatorial candidate Kevin de Leon lost the election against Senator Dianne Feinstein November 6. De Leon shared his election watch party along with other candidates at the Exchange LA in downtown Los Angeles.
Woolsey Fire Aftermath
Home owners from Thousand Oaks to Malibu, California, have felt the wrath of the Woolsey Fire as it has burned more than 97,000 acres and has been responsible for three fatalities and three firefighter injuries.
Woolsey Fire Evacuees Find Safety at Pierce College
The air carried a subtle stench of smoke emanating from an ominous cloud over the hillside, while sporadic gusts of wind; a reminder of what caused this ordeal, continued to spread all three of California’s wild fires on the morning of November 9.
Borderline Bar & Grill Mass Shooting
Breaking news: Photos of the Borderline Bar and Grill House Shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.
Tragedy brings SMC's Interfaith community together
A mosaic of cultures and religions gathered together at Santa Monica College on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 12 p.m. for an interfaith vigil for the Tree of Life synagogue massacre victims. Regardless of creed, race or gender students gathered around a common message; “love overcomes hate.”