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In this week's episode of The Reporter's Notebook Clara talks about the City's new investments to fight homelessness and the prospect of a behavioral health center being built in Santa Monica. Emily talks about artistic happenings around town as well as the three part voter guide she and Editor in Chief Matt Hall have been preparing.

We talk with Jenna Grigsby from the Santa Monica City Attorney's office about her work prosecuting misdemeanor crimes for the City.

In this week's episode of the Reporter's Notebook Clara and Emily discuss the results of the 2022 Santa Monica homeless count and their implications for the city. Plus, Emily talks about the police department's new drone technology and Clara shares the story of the foreign dancers who fled Russia and are performing in Santa Monica this weekend.

In this week's episode of the Reporter's Notebook reporter Clara Harter chats with Editor in Chief Matt Hall. Clara talks about the sudden resignation of the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and why the County is questioning the entire organization's structure. Matt talks about the closing of a local Rite Aid and the opening of a new Trader Joes. Plus, they both ta...

Evan Meyer talks with SMPD Chief Ramon Batista.

In this episode of the Reporter's Notebook Clara shares the story of one family's journey to escape Ukraine by plane, train and foot and find shelter in Santa Monica. To support the family visit https://gofund.me/c191bbe8 . Emily talks about US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's tour of Santa Monica's sustainable infrastructure, confusion over the mask mandate on public transit and Santa Monica...

In this week's Reporter's Notebook Emily talks about the national headlines made by the post office's decision to suspend service to some Santa Monicans and what some of the media coverage got wrong. Clara talks about an investigation she conducted into the future of Venice's Centennial Park homeless encampment. 

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In this week's Reporter's Notebook Emily breaks the news of the soon-to-open subterranean Trader Joe's in Downtown as well as a quirky new sculpture. Clara chats about a controversial study listing Santa Monica as one of the most dangerous cities in California as well as her experience riding along with a new unit of the fire department that is working to break cycles of repeat 911 calling.

Evan Meyer talks with Santa Monica's former Communications Director Debbie Lee about her time in the city and her future plans.

In this week's episode of the Reporter's Notebook, Clara and Emily talk water. Emily's covering water conservation and the ongoing drought. Clara's more focused on the Samohi surf team shredding waves (and their competition). There's also talk about the Santa Monica History Museum's newest exhibition: "Broadway to Freeway: Life and Times of a Vibrant Community" and the results of a Malibu City Cou...

Vote for your Most Loved Business at smdp.com/ml22. If your business has been the victim of a scam, contact the City Attorney's office at andrea.cavanaugh@santamonica.gov. 

Reporters Clara Harter and Emily Sawicki talk about the news of the week. Warning: this podcast does mention suicide and anyone in distress can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

Sgt. Lewis Gilmour discusses the role negotiators play in SMPD's response to critical situations. This story mentions suicide and anyone in distress can contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255.

The news brief is back! Reporters Clara Harter and Emily Sawicki re-introduce the weekly news round-up and give listeners a glimpse into their most exciting investigations with some podcast-exclusive information and opinions. This week's episode is full of action: it looks into how Santa Monicans are rallying around the Ukraine, discusses the complicated dynamics at play in the CD-11 election, exa...

Editor Matt Hall talks with Santa Monica's new Fire Chief.

Evan Meyer talks with Councilwoman Lana Negrete about her family, history and time on City Council.

Evan Meyer continues his series of Meyerside chats with Councilman Phil Brock.

Serious crime is down this year but residents still feel unsafe. Police Chief Ramon Batista talks about the perception of crime and his plans to address resident concerns.

Evan Meyer chats with Councilwoman Gleam Davis.

In this episode reporter Clara Harter interviews Traci Park, a public attorney and Venice resident who is running to represent a significant portion of the Westside on LA City Council. She was driven to the ballot by her disappointment in Mike Bonin's response to the growing homelessness crisis in Venice and the associated problems with crime and pollution. Park is advocating for what she calls a...

In this week's news brief reporter Emily Sawicki talks about a mysterious slew of dead cormorants on the beach and reporter Clara Harter shares the exciting news that the Super Bowl Pregame Show is coming to the Santa Monica Pier. Other topics covered include upcoming political events, Black History month and the shortage of psychiatric beds in local hospitals.

In this week's news brief reporters Clara Harter and Emily Sawicki dive into the most exciting stories they covered recently and what future investigations are at the top of their agenda.

Something new this week! Evan Meyer takes a long form interview with Kathleen Rawson on community, Downtown Santa Monica and some insights into what remains important.