Student Arrested in SMC Sexual Assault Case
A student accused of sexually assaulting female students at Santa Monica College was arrested Monday morning.
Surprise Crime Alert Warns Students About Possible Assault Suspect
Santa Monica College (SMC) Students were surprised Thursday evening with a phone and email alert detailing an individual suspected of sexually assaulting students.
Russia Launches Invasion of Ukraine
Thursday morning, Russian forces moved across the Ukrainian border and began a siege of Ukraine.
Newsom Challenges Vaccine Mandate for Prison Staff
California Governer Newsom and California Correction Officer's Union fight against judicial COVID-19 mandates for the state's thousands of prison guards.
9/11 memorial service at Beverly Hills Fire department:
Beverly Hills Fire Department held 9/11 memorial at The 9/11 Memorial Garden.
How SMC’s Nursing Program Has Transformed During a Global Pandemic
How the Santa Monica nursing program been operating ever since the global pandemic turned everyone’s life around.
Some SMC Programs Expected to Resume In Person Starting Spring 2021
With the recent announcement that SMC Spring 2021 term would have online instruction, students in need of recourses may be able to enter the SMC or Bundy Campus
Greta Teams up with Youth Climate Strike in Los Angeles
Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish global activist, took to the streets together with the Youth Climate Strike on Friday in Los Angeles City Hall. She is the prominent figure of the international movement known as Fridays For the Future, which organizes the Climate Strikes.
False Start for SMC Students Due to Getty Fire
Motes of ash from the nearby Getty fire peppered Santa Monica College (SMC) students flooding towards main campus exits on the morning of Oct. 28. Shouts of “California snow day!” circulated through the crowd, while the surrounding air grew hazy. Traffic backed up inside campus parking structures as students, faculty, and staff heeded evacuation announcements from the college.
Pacific Palisades brush fire forces residents to evacuate
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in the Pacific Palisades after a brush fire blazed up a Palisades hillside beginning at around 11 a.m. this morning. The fire, destroying trees and affecting approximately 200 homes near the 500 block of North Palisades Drive, has burned more than 30 acres.
Full Coverage: Saddleridge Wildfire Blazes San Fernando Valley
Roughly 100,000 people were forced from their homes as the Saddleridge wildfire blazed across the San Fernando Valley over the weekend, impacting residents of Granada Hills, Sylmar and Porter Ranch.
LATEST: Firefighters Work to Extinguish Saddleridge Wildfire
Roughly 100,000 people are forced from their homes as the Saddleridge wildfire blazes across the San Fernando Valley, impacting residents of Granada Hills, Sylmar and Porter Ranch.
BREAKING: Saddleridge Wildfire Breaks Out in the San Fernando Valley, Prompting Evacuations
A wildfire broke out late last night in Sylmar. At approximately 9:00pm, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFP) reported that high winds were causing the fire to spread rapidly. Affected areas include Sylmar, Porter Ranch, and parts of Granada Hills.
As of 8:30am on Friday morning, approximately 4,700 acres have burned, 25,000 homes have been evacuated, and 100,000 people have been displayed, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Containment is at 0%.
Fall 2019 Club Awareness Day
On Thursday, Sept. 26, clubs from the Santa Monica College (SMC) community were on display with hopes of recruiting new members. Each club had their own unique formula to draw in as many students as they could at their respective tables.
California Governor Approves Bill Tightening Regulations on Vaccine Exemptions
California Senate Bill 276, signed into law on Sept. 9, 2019, places tighter regulations on medical exemptions given for children’s vaccines. The bill cements a deadline of Jan. 1, 2021, for the State Department of Public Health (CDPH) to create a standardized form system through California’s Immunization Registry for approving and tracking exemptions.
SMC's Center for Wellness and Wellbeing Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month
The Center for Wellness and Wellbeing at Santa Monica College (SMC) recognizes September’s Suicide Prevention Month by offering a robust schedule of workshops, special events, and trainings that cover suicide prevention as well as other mental health topics, such as anxiety, depression, mindfulness, relationships, and stress management.
Second Hiker Dies in Santa Monica Mountains in Two Months
Recent deaths and other heat-related injuries of hikers in the Santa Monica Mountains have highlighted the need for proper awareness and preparation. It's important to know the basics and have a plan in case of emergencies.
Two hikers have died and multiple others have suffered heat-related injuries in the Santa Monica Mountains over the past two months, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
LA County Attempts to Regulate Homelessness
In 2018, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) reported that there are an estimated 129,972 homeless people in California. Of that number, roughly 52,765 resided in Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). In the past year since these findings, there has been a 12% increase of homeless people in LA, up to nearly 59,000.
Weight Stigma Awareness Week Heralds New Instagram Policies
Throughout the month of September, different organizations have been using their platforms to publicly address issues pertaining to diet culture and weight stigmatization. Two different companies have been at the forefront of the month’s wellness campaigns – the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and the social networking company Instagram.
SMC Celebrates its First Indigenous Peoples' Day
Santa Monica College's (SMC) Associated Students (A.S.) are currently planning the school's first Indigenous Peoples' Day event on the main campus. A.S. hopes to bring an event that focuses more on the celebration of Indigenous people rather than Christopher Columbus.