Santa Monica Daily Press

07/18/2025

Santa Monica hotelier Steve Farzam has been arrested again for impersonating public safety officers, this time passing himself off as a firefighter during the Palisades Fire.

Read more about it https://smdp.com/news/crime/longtime-police-impersonator-steve-farzam-arrested-for-pretending-to-be-firefighter-during-palisades-fire or click the link in the bio.

07/18/2025

Facing rising costs, local infrastructure needs, and community concerns—what challenges are lawmakers tackling as the 2028 Olympics loom?

Dive into the behind-the-scenes policy decisions shaping Santa Monica’s Olympic future!

Read more on https://smdp.com/business/lawmakers-grapple-with-olympic-challenges-as-2028-games-approach or click the link in the bio.

07/18/2025

‘Now the memory has become even more precious. I let myself remember it when I returned to the bluffs with Celia in the summer, a time that the fire could never take away.'

Dive into the full essay on https://smdp.com/opinion/ive-noticed-changes-in-all-of-us-the-la-fires-put-what-really-matters-most-into-focus to read how this powerful experience reshaped a young community.

07/17/2025

A new 24/7 respite hub has just opened in Santa Monica to connect unhoused individuals with vital services and housing support. Discover how this community-driven center is changing lives—and what it means for our city.

Read more: smdp.com/news/homelessness/new-24-7-respite-hub-connects-homeless-individuals-to-housing-services or click the link in the bio

07/17/2025

The LA28 organizers just dropped the full Olympic schedule, and it's packed with surprises!

Tap to explore key events, dates, and how you can tune into the action live - smdp.com/business/la28-releases-olympic-schedule-playla-hits-1-million-enrollments or click the link in the bio

07/16/2025

From mushroom coffee and mental wellness to Olympic milestones and fire recovery, today’s Santa Monica news is packed with powerful updates:

Don’t miss the full roundup of inspiring and impactful stories happening in your backyard.

From mushroom coffee and mental wellness to Olympic milestones and fire recovery—this week’s SoCal news is packed with powerful updates:LA28 Olympic Schedule...

07/16/2025

Curious about the buzz behind mushroom coffee and wellness science? Join Mud\WTR Café for a game-changing Psychedelic Summit that promises to reframe how we think about brain health and holistic living.

Read more: smdp.com/business/mudwtr-cafe-to-host-psychedelic-summit-blending-science-wellness-and-mushroom-coffee or click the link in the bio.

07/15/2025

Something sweet just rolled into town! 🥯 Discover how new ownership is transforming a beloved Santa Monica bagel shop,can it top your favorites? Click to find out 👇

Read more: smdp.com/business/new-owners-bring-sweet-new-life-to-longtime-santa-monica-bagel-shop or click the link in the bio.

07/15/2025

What’s really going on in Santa Monica?

This video breaks down three of the biggest stories stirring up the city, from controversial protest rules to a surprising delay in school relocation and concerns over withheld homelessness data.

Stay tuned for the full scoop on what’s impacting Santa Monica’s schools, streets, and civil rights.

What’s really going on in Santa Monica?This video breaks down three of the biggest stories stirring up the city—from controversial protest rules to a surpris...

07/15/2025

Santa Monica’s homelessness numbers are being kept under wraps, even as L.A. County celebrates a decline. What’s really hiding behind the data?

Read more: smdp.com/news/homelessness/los-angeles-county-celebrates-drop-in-homelessness-but-santa-monica-data-remains-under-wraps or click the link in the bio

07/15/2025

Something interesting Santa Monica is doing to tackle its police staffing shortage… wonder what it is and how it works? 🚔

Learn more on https://smdp.com/news/crime/police-department-launches-recruitment-website-to-address-staffing-challenges or click the link in bio.

07/14/2025

Here's what you missed in Santa Monica last week.

Which story caught your attention the most? Let us know in the comments.