Fired from National Park Service, rangers still speak for the trees
In the Santa Monica Mountains, Resistance Rangers protested federal layoffs.
SM13 gang graffiti found on SMC main campus
Gang tags from the Santa Monica 13 gang reading “SM” and “SMX3” were found graffitied at the top of Parking Structure Four on Santa Monica College’s main campus. Santa Monica College Police Chief Johnnie Adams says there is no alarm for concern.
Three years into a “three-day war”
Stand With Ukraine held their annual patriotic rally in Santa Monica
The Art of the Political Third Place
‘A Day Without Immigrants’ serves as a prudent third place for the undocumented.
Inaugural protests demo differing rhetoric, surprising congruity
In response to Trump’s inauguration, citizens of Los Angeles rallied behind a multitude of ideologies.
‘I think they’re making us lookouts’: M&O Demand Changes to Wildfire Protocols
Maintenance and Operations sound off on work summons during deadly wildfires
Drive-by donations, money requested at Fire Relief Resource Drive
The College’s Disaster Support is in need of economic and physical funding.
Altruism in Tragedy: Shelter, Support, Community
Fleeing Angelenos find security and comfort at Westwood and Pan Pacific shelters.
‘Fire year’ erupts in Pacific Palisades
The Palisades Fire hit Los Angeles and is spreading rapidly, stifling containment efforts.
CMD Shooting Under Scrutiny: BoT Approves Outside Investigators
SMC Board of Trustees moves to hire OIR Group to investigate the Oct. 14 shooting.
Crews Contain Franklin Fire, Weakened by Humidity
The Franklin fire in Malibu has reached 20% containment with steady progress.
Giving Thanksgiving 2024: SMC’s Annual Tradition to Support Students During the Holidays
For the seventh year, the SMC Foundation’s GIVING THANKS(giving) event was organized to provide thousands of students with groceries for the Thanksgiving holiday.
A lively ode to symbol
Palestinian Youth Movement convened in Santa Monica to disrupt flow of commerce.
Homeless Service Work Certification; SMC's Response to LA’s Homeless Crisis
Since 2019, Santa Monica College has been proud to offer a program that provides training for homeless service workers.
‘A smile saved in a silent ponder’
Loved ones and supporting community members joined together to pay their respects to longtime SMC faculty member, Felicia Hudson.
One Year and Counting
A recap of memorials held on Oct. 7 in different areas of Los Angeles.
Mourning Felicia Hudson By Sunset
The night after her passing, those who loved Felicia Hudson shared their initial impressions on the subject of their grief.
In memory of Dr. Angela Courtney: A passionate and cherished educator
Santa Monica College (SMC) mourns the loss of Dr. Angela Courtney, a Life Sciences instructor who passed away on Oct. 6, 2024 after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 61.