November 29, 2025
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Police Department’s Body Worn Camera: Research Phase

In September 2016, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) began a Body Worn Camera (BWC) Pilot Program. The six-month operational period concluded on March 11, 2017. During the six months, select uniformed police officers and […]

Ask Rusty – Social Security Isn’t Welfare

Dear Rusty, I receive Social Security, but I still go in the hole to the tune of about $300 per month!  I hear some people describing Social Security as “welfare” but I resent that description.  […]

Jeff Bleich Announces Candidacy For Lieutenant Governor

Former U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeff Bleich announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor Tuesday, promising “to help solve the tough problems facing hardworking Californians.” “My feeling about lieutenant governor is it gives you the chance […]

Steve Stajich, Columnist

The 21st Century Can’t Be Bonded

By Steve Stajich   Baby boomers can have a rough time of it some days. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. We embrace two terms of Obama as a clear and permanent turn in […]

Teen Sporting Prowess

Crossroads School is reveling in athletic milestones. The girls’ swim team concluded the post season with their first ever performance in the State Championship Meet in Clovis California. Only five teams from the southern section […]