Santa Monica City Council passes ordinance making it illegal to feed more than 150 homeless in publicBy Sarah CarrilloNews Assistaint Helping the needy is usually not considered a crime, but those wishing to serve food to the homeless in Santa Monica may soon be serving something else — jail time. The Santa Monica City Council passed an ordinance Oct. 22 that makes it illegal … [Read more...] about Feeding of homeless restricted
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Arnold Steinburg lectures on the political process Arnold Steinburg, political strategist, will present a lecture on “Politics, Polls, Pundits: What Do the Numbers Really Mean?” Friday at 11 a.m. in Mendenhall Courtroom of the Pepperdine School of Law. The School of Public Policy will host the event. Steinburg serves on the board of directors of the National Institute of … [Read more...] about NewsBriefs
Parking tickets frustrate drivers
By Jordan MorrisStaff Writer When junior Diana Dodson found a white piece of paper tucked under the windshield wiper of her Pontiac Grand Am two weeks ago on Upper Dorm Road, she said she was outraged. Upon closer examination of the paper, she discovered that it was a $20 parking citation from the Department of Public Safety. She admitted that her Grand Am was parked more … [Read more...] about Parking tickets frustrate drivers
Pavley seeks re-election against Michael Wissot
Democratic state assembly member looks poised to defeat challenger; Pep students work for both sides.By Sarah CarrilloNews Assistant California Assemblywoman Fran Pavley has done something her great-grandfather, three-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan, couldn’t do – she was elected. Now, Pavley is campaigning for re-election in the 41st district, which … [Read more...] about Pavley seeks re-election against Michael Wissot
College Republicans won’t let missteps of GOP challenger Bill Simon deter their support for the surprise nominee
By JJ BowmanAssistant News Editor The adage “Be careful what you wish for” applies to many Republicans across the state. Although Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan appeared to have a lock on the GOP nomination for governor, the more conservative – and even many supporters say less electable – Bill Simon won the race instead, despite little backing from the White House or the … [Read more...] about College Republicans won’t let missteps of GOP challenger Bill Simon deter their support for the surprise nominee