The Great Shakeout Drill: “I think we would all die”
California’s annual Great Shakeout Drill draws a mixed response from SMC students
Police Raid Coolkicks at Gunpoint or Authorities put the boot down on sneakerheads
Police recovered $500,000 in stolen goods from the popular LA shoe store Coolkicks.
Fall 2025 Job Fair Brings Career Opportunities Directly to SMC Students
From social work to TV entertainment, SMC’s Job and Internship Fair offered students career opportunities across many different industries.
Application for Citizens Bond Oversight Student Representative Close Thursday.
Unexpected vacancy leaves position open on Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. Applications close Thursday.
Proposal: $250,000 for Jeffery, budget cuts for SMC
The upcoming Board of Trustees meeting consent agenda contains an amendment that would provide President Dr. Kathryn Jeffrey with post-retirement income.
Political activist to political refugee: remembering Black liberator, Assata Shakur
Assata Shakur, a former Black Panther and the first woman ever added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list, died Thursday, Sept. 26, in Havana at the age of 78.
Facing down grief: losing the campus’ heartbeat
SMC unveils a memorial rock dedicated to Felicia Hudson, days before the anniversary of her on-campus murder.
Coastal Cleanup day calls for a cleaner future
Volunteers cleared trash off Santa Monica Beach at the annual International Coastal Cleanup day
Santa Monica College announces Fall 2025 Job & Internship Fair
Santa Monica College students have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with companies actively seeking new hires on Oct. 2.
Kimmel Chaos
After a weekend of protest and praise, ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel after indefinitely suspending him for his comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Mourners held Charlie Kirk vigils throughout Southern California
People held numerous vigils for Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination to honor his legacy and societal impact.
Santa Monica Fire Department holds annual 9/11 memorial ceremony
Firefighters, city personnel, and community members gathered outside the city’s fire stations to honor the victims of 9/11.
BB gun sparks panic near Santa Monica College
The Santa Monica Police Department responded to a call about a man possibly armed with a gun on the I-10 Freeway.
DHS agents shoots press and anti-ICE protesters with less-lethal weapons over Labor Day weekend
DHS agents deployed a volley of less-lethal and chemical rounds on Labor Day anti-ICE protesters at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
‘This is not a fiscal emergency’
Santa Monica Mayor, Lana Negrete, turns to social media to clear up fiscal concerns, as the city prepares to decide on a financial resolution and new Downtown Santa Monica board.
Felony investigation underway after short pursuit in Ocean Park
A felony investigation is underway after Santa Monica Police Department attempted a traffic stop of a wanted vehicle by LAPD, leading to a short pursuit. The driver was found to be suffering from an injury and was transported to the hospital.
President and Superintendent Kathryn E. Jeffery Ph.D. announces her intention to retire
After leading Santa Monica College for 9 years Kathryn E. Jeffery Ph. D says she plans to retire.
SMC student’s “Unapologetically Black” back-to-school event garners national recognition
Umoja Now raised $12,400 to hold a “Black To School” mutual aid event in Inglewood, providing school supplies, specialized haircare and soul food.
Tsunami advisory issued for California coastline
The west coast of North America has been issued a tsunami advisory, following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake that happened off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.