Pardon me, Mr. President!
Mere hours after his return to presidency, Donald Trump dealt one of his first (of many) devastating blows to our justice system; granting sweeping pardons, commutations and case dismissals for more than 1,500 rioters involved in the 2021 Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
Behind The Scenes: From prep to plate - serving thousands
Diving into the behind-the-scenes of the school cafeteria.
What’s going on around Samo?
Pier Bridge to undergo construction, Big Blue Bus to implement new law for safety, Annual Ice Rink opens in Santa Monica, New wellness fairs at Samo
Independent cinemas and the future of film
On Sept. 22, the AMC Broadway 4 located on the 3rd Street Promenade closed down, marking the end of its film legacy. With the beloved Santa Monica location gone, it leaves only one AMC, the Santa Monica 7, and two other cinemas in the city: The Aero on Montana Ave. and Laemmle on 2nd St.
The end of California legacy admissions
On Sept. 30, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1780, prohibiting legacy and donor preference admissions for private universities in California.
Coconut trees, chartreuse green and 'Brat' politics
Since the start of an unprecedented presidential campaign in late July, Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris has repeatedly gone viral online. Kickstarted by British singer Charli XCX's tweet "kamala IS brat," and now with over 4 million followers on Tiktok, Harris' campaign platform is utilizing social media trends to reach out to the crucial 41 million Gen Z voters across the country.
What’s on the ballot?
2024 presidential education policies and California ballot propositions - What you need to know