Historic Weather Sweeps Southern California
Massive low-pressure system brings historic rain and snow to the Southland.
Monster Jam Returns to Angel Stadium
Monster Jam returns to Anaheim Stadium to put on a three-weekend event for fans to meet and greet with drivers and catch the high-octane action as the drivers compete for championship placement.
The event starting the weekend of January 14-15 was led with the Pit-party, which allowed fans to meet with drivers and receive autographs while checking out the trucks up close and personal.
World Cup Calls for Shouts and Hollers
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 continues to stoke an array of emotions from fans watching the Qatar games from around Los Angeles. Fans take to public settings like local bars to share in the spectacle by shouting for and against referee calls and jumping for joy at their teams’ scored goals.
Freedom for Iran Comes to LA
Thousands of supporters came together Saturday, Nov. 19 in Hollywood during the latest demonstration to demand international support for the people of Iran. Since the death of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman who died under suspicious circumstances after allegedly wearing her hijab improperly, millions of Iranians around the globe have continued to rally and march in support of the protests in Iran. The protestors have called the dissolution of the current regime, recognition of human rights and democracy.
Global Motion World Dance Company whirls across the Broad Stage
Global Motion World Dance Company is a performance organization that carries the concept of humans as global citizens. On Saturday, Nov. 19, Santa Monica College students performed world dance styles with the Global Motion World Dance Company during the live performance.
Día de los Muertos: Honoring Spirits and Celebrating the Afterlife
Día de los Muertos began its second day of celebration on the Santa Monica Pier as the sun set over the ocean coastline on November 2, with Natives from the Tongva tribe joining Aztec members of the Kalpoli Tonelhuayo circle in ceremonies and blessings.
Art Department's Glass Pumpkins Blow Community Away
Towards the end of every year, the Santa Monica College Art Department raises funds by holding their annual Glass Pumpkin Sales and features beautiful handmade glass art from both students and staff.
Shouting Voices: Protests Erupt at City Hall
Protests against the Los Angeles City Council continued outside the doors of City Hall during a multi-organization demonstration Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.
Great Shakeout Drill Rolls Through SMC
The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is an annual opportunity for individuals and organizations across the world to practice earthquake safety and increase preparedness.
Students Supporting Diverse Designers
Los Angeles Fashion Week SS23 showcased diverse designs of East Asian designers with the help of SMC students behind the scenes.
Santa Monica Students Snack Their Way Around The World
Snacks–some like them sweet, some like them savory, but whatever shape, size, texture, colored packaging they come in, snacks will always be a fragrant and delicious reminder of home.
Angelenos Stand In Solidarity With Women Of Iran
Thousands of Los Angeles community members united in solidarity with the women of Iran at the Freedom for Iran Rally organized by Women’s March LA, in Pershing Square on Saturday, October 1. After the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, by Iran’s morality police, protests against her death have grown. Women are cutting their hair and burning chadors, demanding freedom.
Trails In The Sky From The Pacific Airshow
On Friday, September 30, 2022, the Pacific Airshow kicked off its return to Huntington Beach over the weekend putting on a show with high-flying stunts with performances from the FedEx cargo plane, BlackFly, and the Red Bull Air Force.
Club Awareness Day Returns In Person
Santa Monica College’s Club Awareness Day returns in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
ISA World Surfing Games Qualifiers For 2024 Paris Olympics
The city of Huntington Beach hosted the International Surfing Association’s World Surfing Games from September 16 to 24, where countries from around the world fought to earn their spots at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Celebrating Compton's Agricultural Roots
With over two hundred horses slow-trotting through the streets of Compton, the third annual El Dia Del Ranchero Cabalgata kicked off on Sunday, September 25. Through equestrian appreciation, non-profit organizations such as Connecting Compton, Compton Cowboys, and Urban Saddlers gathered together to bring awareness to the importance of keeping the agriculture zoning within the city of Compton.
Nicaraguan Community of Los Angeles Marches Downtown for their Freedom
Downtown Los Angeles is flooded with music and blue and white. From afar it seems that a celebration is taking place
SMC 'Starts Up' with Welcoming Event
Dancing, cheering and bustling stands greeted hundreds of students at Santa Monica College (SMC) Start Up event Tuesday, Sep. 13.
Cruising Low and Slow
Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) hosted the second Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, September 10.