On April 22, Waymo and the City of Santa Monica met at the Santa Monica Courthouse for the newest hearing in the city’s ongoing lawsuit against the autonomous driving technology company. In this hearing, Waymo requested to delay a preliminary injunction filed by the city that would require Waymo, in the months leading up to the trial, to shut down the activity in their charging lots from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Waymo’s legal counsel argued that they needed more time for discovery (the pre-trial period in which evidence is collected). The hearing delayed the date of the preliminary injunction to July 10 and set up a scheduled status conference for this meeting on May 18.
Samo boys soccer finished the regular season with a strong 19-3-3 record and a 8-1 record in the Ocean League. This culminated in the team winning the Division I CIF playoffs.
Throughout several school districts in Los Angeles (L.A.) County, including Santa Monica, Long Beach and Pasadena, students of all ages are rising up to protest and speak out against local and national injustices. Recent demonstrations involving students from several different backgrounds show increased youth engagement in political and social issues in their communities.
About a year and a half ago, when the now First Lady was trending on social media as an icon who hated her husband instead of a supporter contributing to the hateful presidency, Muse Films decided to document Melania Trump’s day-to-day life in the few weeks leading up to the inauguration.
On April 22, Waymo and the City of Santa Monica met at the Santa Monica Courthouse for the newest hearing in the city’s ongoing lawsuit against the autonomous driving technology company. In this hearing, Waymo requested to delay a preliminary injunction filed by the city that would require Waymo, in the months leading up to the trial, to shut down the activity in their charging lots from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Waymo’s legal counsel argued that they needed more time for discovery (the pre-trial period in which evidence is collected). The hearing delayed the date of the preliminary injunction to July 10 and set up a scheduled status conference for this meeting on May 18.
In March 2026, the public legacy of labor organizer Cesar Chavez was tarnished after a major investigation by The New York Times reported allegations from multiple women who said Chavez sexually assaulted or abused them during the height of the farmworker movement in the late 1900s. According to reports from multiple news outlets, the accusations came from three women, two of whom were minors at the time and were connected to families involved in the farmworker movement.
On June 2, 2026, California voters will go to the polls and select the state’s two gubernatorial candidates for the primary election on Nov. 3. There will be 62 candidates on this year’s ballot according to ABC10 News. The highest pollers according to the California Democratic Party’s poll on May 4 were Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Tom Steyer and Katie Porter.
The Samo Boys Volleyball team finished their regular season with a 17-17 record and a 7-1 record in the Ocean League. Their record in the ocean league gives them the top spot, securing them a spot to compete in CIF playoffs.
The 2026 Major League Baseball season is the 126th season in its history, with popularity on an all time high. The league is expected to reach its fourth consecutive year of attendance growth.
Despite consistent suppression from administrators and ASB members, the grade camaraderie that is amplified by pep rallies might be the most outright expression of school spirit that samo has. The games played during rallies separate the grades into four teams. This division forces friendly competition subsequently causing a divide between the grade levels which fosters an environment that expresses rivalry and pride simultaneously. Of course, the main issue that dissuades teachers and parents from promoting this behavior boils down to one thing: senior superiority.
“The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
Does it not concern you that if you look at what school actually rewards—shortcuts, the appearance of learning over the thing itself—we aren't building thinkers with morals? We're only building the very same people he warned us about.
Will there ever be a time when a woman breaks away from a relationship and isn’t bombarded by a storm of embarrassment? I am in no means an Etsy witch that holds all the secrets to love, nor are the few men I’ve dated some conglomerate of hyper-conservative individuals that morphed me into an ignorant woman. However, I experienced the following predicament to a fairly acute degree. In high school as I’ve begun to navigate romance, it is safe to say that I’ve truly become enlightened to the various ethical ambiguities that I swept under the rug. I’ve found that the headline above acknowledges a universal truth in young women: we have become accustomed to overlook moral and political issues that arise in conversations within heteronormative relationships.
For the first time in Samo history, the theater production presented students who preferred not to do the musical with an opportunity to perform in a Spring play. The all female cast put on “the Wolves”, a play originally written by Sarah DeLappe. This social commentary/comedy follows a girls high school soccer team as they learn how to navigate life as young women. This special two night production gave audiences the opportunity to laugh while also raising awareness to how everyone faces their own struggles and the importance of kindness, especially in high school. During rehearsals, because of it being a smaller production, the cast had the opportunity to form a more tight knit group than a cast of 50 plus students. Many cast members shared a similar sentiment from their experiences in the play.
In recent years, Zendaya has shined as a young and up and coming movie star, dazzling the screens with her effortless presence and sincerity. This year, Zendaya will be starring in numerous projects with a wide range of characters— Ruby “Rue” Bennet in “Euphoria”, Chani in “Dune: Part Three”, MJ in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and Athena in “The Odyssey”. Hollywood has seen many stars rise and fall; Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Sicily Tyson and Dorothy Dandridge have all made waves in the film industry. Zendaya has been marked as one of these actresses, one who will continue to inspire the film industry for years to come.
On Jan. 30 and 31, the Humanities Center at Santa Monica High School was transformed into the student-led choir event, Cafe Samo. The Humanities center showcased a variety of live music, broadcasting the range of talent within Samo’s choir program.
Men ages 18-26 in the United States (U.S.) will be automatically registered to the American draft list starting in Dec. due to a new change in how the enrollment system functions requested on Mar. 30. This change was requested by the Selective Service System (SSS), the U.S. government body tasked with making sure those eligible sign up for the draft list.
On March 2, the Strait of Hormuz was closed following the initial events of the United States (U.S.)-Israel war with Iran. Acting as a focal point for the passage of about 20 percent of the world’s oil, the closure of Hormuz has led to economic upheaval felt in many parts of the world.
On Feb. 5, 2026, President Donald Trump unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a site aimed at reducing prescription drug prices for Americans by partnering with manufacturers in a Most-Favored Nation deal and GoodRx for coupons. TrumpRx, although significantly discounted from original prices, is an out-of-pocket option for consumers. TrumpRx does not prescribe, dispense or sell medications. The site is not an online pharmacy. It works by offering coupon tickets which can be uploaded on a phone or printed out to be redeemed at a pharmacy for the discounted price.
From ticket prices to clothing, shoes and accessories,
Samo’s Prom is notoriously expensive for students, and the
date is rapidly approaching. The prom boutique, held in
E100—run by the Associative Student Body (ASB)—offers a
creative solution, allowing students to shop for second-hand
items for no cost.
As college decisions are steadily coming out within these last few months of school, seniors face the conclusions that can alter the next few years, if not the rest of their lives. These stressful decisions raise the question, is it worth it for students to determine their academic careers based on a school's reputation?
Throughout several school districts in Los Angeles (L.A.) County, including Santa Monica, Long Beach and Pasadena, students of all ages are rising up to protest and speak out against local and national injustices. Recent demonstrations involving students from several different backgrounds show increased youth engagement in political and social issues in their communities.
