January 20, 2026
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SMMUSD Cuts $2.5 Million In Spending:

Governor Jerry Brown officially signed a new state budget on June 27. While that means there will not be a legislative standoff in Sacramento heading into California’s next fiscal year, the situation is a little […]

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New Tour Bus Zone Created In Downtown Santa Monica:

A ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday inaugurated Santa Monica’s new Tour Bus Loading and Unloading Zone, which allows tour companies to drop visitors in the heart of Downtown at the intersection of the Third Street Promenade […]

There are a few simple rules to follow in order of increasing complexity when picking a password.

Passwords 101: Computer Security Part 4:

For the last installment of this series on computer security, I’d like to focus on passwords. Passwords are absolutely essential to protect your data, whether it is banking information, email accounts, business server, or just […]

Settlement Negotiations Ended In Parking Ticket Lawsuit:

An attorney representing plaintiffs against Santa Monica was reportedly informed by City Hall that negotiations to settle a case involving thousands of parking tickets have been ceased, according to a statement. Attorney Eric Benink, who […]

The Mirror's Sallie Oto explains there are items you must buy before embarking on a long hike.

Hiking Gear: How-To Without Going Broke:

Truth-be-told, I never really thought about hiking Mt. Whitney until I heard back from the registration lottery that I had a secured a pass. Then there I was, about a month out from the confirmed […]