Santa Monica Daily Press

07/04/2025

Surging counts of homeless students in California: Is it a troubling trend or a sign we’re finally finding and supporting vulnerable kids? 📚✨

Full story at https://smdp.com/news/education/homeless-student-counts-in-california-are-up-some-say-thats-a-good-thing or click the link in the bio.

07/04/2025

Newsom extends emergency housing protections for LA fire survivors through October, giving affected families more time and stability. 🏡🔥

Learn more at https://smdp.com/uncategorized/newsom-extends-emergency-housing-protections-for-la-fire-survivors-through-october or click the link in bio.

07/03/2025

In this video, we cover three major stories shaping California’s housing and homelessness landscape:

Helping Kids Without Saying “Homeless” In Kern County, educators are changing how they talk about homelessness and it’s making a real difference.
Governor Newsom extends emergency housing protections for LA wildfire survivors through October, giving tenants more time to recover.
A new study shows a 22% drop in Venice’s homeless population, but researchers say it’s unclear if city policies caused the decline

From emergency housing aid to education barriers for youth, these developments highlight the evolving challenges and policy questions surrounding homelessness in Los Angeles and beyond.

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In this video, we cover three major stories shaping California’s housing and homelessness landscape:Helping Kids Without Saying “Homeless” In Kern County, ed...

07/03/2025

Despite mixed views on policy, Venice saw a 22% drop in its homeless population. What’s next? Discover the full details and implications of this study.

Read full story at https://smdp.com/news/homelessness/venice-homelessness-population-drops-22percent-despite-unclear-policy-impact-study-finds or click the link in bio

07/03/2025

Celebrate with a patriotic spin next weekend! 🇺🇸 The iconic Pacific Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier will illuminate with a stunning animated American flag display for the Fourth of July. Perfect for family photos, summer nights, and all-American vibes. Don’t miss this festive moment under the stars!

Read more at https://smdp.com/lifestyle/events/pacific-wheel-to-display-animated-american-flag-for-fourth-of-july or click the link in the bio.

07/02/2025

In today’s update:

New data from LA Waterkeeper reveals shocking levels of PFAS contamination in the LA River, raising serious health and environmental concerns.

The Pacific Wheel lights up the Santa Monica Pier with a patriotic animated American flag just in time for the Fourth of July.

Santa Monica cracks down on algorithmic rental pricing software after reports of price gouging and wildfire-driven housing displacement.

Stay informed with the latest Santa Monica and LA news, all in one video.

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Links:
https://smdp.com/news/environment/la-waterkeeper-samples-from-la-river-show-shocking-levels-of-pfas-contamination/
https://smdp.com/lifestyle/events/pacific-wheel-to-display-animated-american-flag-for-fourth-of-july/
https://smdp.com/government-politics-2/santa-monica-bans-algorithmic-rental-pricing-software-after-wildfire-crisis/

In today’s update:New data from LA Waterkeeper reveals shocking levels of PFAS contamination in the LA River, raising serious health and environmental concer...

07/02/2025

Santa Monica and LA River water contamination just got a lot more alarming — nearly 100% of tested waterways in the U.S. are tainted with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals,” and the LA River shows spikes downstream from wastewater plants.

Learn how this pollution affects our health and what leaders are demanding next, read the full story at https://smdp.com/news/environment/la-waterkeeper-samples-from-la-river-show-shocking-levels-of-pfas-contamination or click the link in the bio.

07/02/2025

Taco por Favor goes full service 🍽️🌮

No more grab‑and‑go! This Santa Monica newcomer brings fresh Mexican flavors with a fast‑casual spirit in a spotless sit‑down space. Ready for some upgraded tacos?

Read more at https://smdp.com/business/taco-por-favor-family-flips-fast-food-model-with-first-full-service-santa-monica-restaurant or click the link in bio

07/02/2025

Stay safe this 4th of July!

As fireworks sale light up, CAL FIRE reminds us all to handle fireworks responsibly and keep our community secure. Dive into their top tips before you celebrate and enjoy a worry-free holiday!

Read more at https://smdp.com/news/cal-fire-emphasizes-fourth-of-july-firework-safety-as-sales-begin or click the link in the bio.

07/01/2025

In today’s roundup:

Marina del Rey’s July 4th Show | Pet Fireworks Anxiety | Taco Por Favor Opening

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In today’s roundup:Marina del Rey Fireworks Return – The iconic 4th of July fireworks show is back! Get all the details on where to watch from Burton Chace P...

07/01/2025

Pets need our help this Independence Day 🎆❤️

Your support matters. Donate, volunteer, and help ensure our furry friends stay safe and calm through the celebrations.

Get all the details at https://smdp.com/lifestyle/health/pet-shelters-brace-for-july-fourth-surge-as-fireworks-trigger-emergency-spike or click the link in bio.

07/01/2025

Wildlife triumph in the making!

California has entered the final phase of constructing the world’s largest wildlife crossing, a major step forward to protect migratory species and prevent animal-vehicle collisions. Discover how this monumental project will reshape our roads and ecosystems.

Read more on https://smdp.com/business/development/california-begins-final-phase-of-worlds-largest-wildlife-crossing or click the link in bio