Thomas Leffler is a Staff Writer for the Santa Monica Daily Press, focusing on local news in Santa Monica, California. With a keen interest in community issues and events, Thomas covers a wide range of topics including local government, crime, education, sports, and cultural happenings.
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Thomas Leffler's articles focus on local news, sports, education, and community events in Santa Monica. He covers a wide range of topics such as traffic safety, police oversight, housing issues, and business developments.
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By: Thomas Leffler
SQA: Representatives of the 2024 Sustainable Quality Award winning businesses gathered at the Annenberg Community Beach House to accept the honors. Photo Courtesy Justin Han Photography
Tourism: Visit California President and CEO Carolina Beteta gave the keynote address at the 2024 Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Summit. Photo by Thomas Leffler
By: Thomas Leffler
Playoffs: Two local baseball squads saw their seasons continue in dramatic fashion Tuesday, while the Samohi Lady Vikings softball squad’s 2024 run came to a close. In a second-round CIF playoff contest, the Samohi Vikings defeated the Ganesha Giants 3-2. A 2-2 game in the bottom of the sixth inning, Vikings junior Manny Lares had […]
Opera: Mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča returns to the BroadStage alongside husband and conductor Karel Mark Chichon on Friday. Photo by Michael Pöhn
Books: Samohi was the site of numerous author panels and book signings during the 2024 Yallwest book festival. Photo by Thomas Leffler
By: Thomas Leffler
Microforest: Santa Monica College recently implemented a microforest on its main campus, becoming the first community college in the United States to take on the endeavor. Photo Courtesy Andrew Boone/Santa Monica College
By: Thomas Leffler
An innovative approach to construction will become a safe haven for Santa Monica’s at-risk youth in 2025. On April 26, Community Corporation of Santa Monica broke ground on the city’s latest 100% affordable housing development, titled Berkeley Station, located at 1342 Berkeley St. Consisting of 13 one-bedroom apartments and using a modular form of construction, […]
Residents and tourists alike took advantage of an extra hour of sunlight on March 21, taking part in the monthly edition of Locals’ Night at the Santa Monica Pier. In addition to trying out Pier amenities like Pacific Park and the Playland Arcade, visitors were able to be a part of special offerings like lessons at Santa Monica Trapeze School, the monthly Classic Car Show on the Pier Parking Deck, and a Silent Disco from Disco Renegades. Also on the Parking Deck, several performances took place from musicians like Olivia Prado, Blu & Exile and Santa Monica native Manny B. The Kid. (Photos by Thomas Leffler)
By: Thomas Leffler
RTS: Cal State University Long Beach rising senior Chrissie Morris conquered her fears at DreamWorks Animation, making a first splash in the industry she loves. Courtesy Photo
By: Thomas Leffler
WELLNESS: Students and staff from McKinley Elementary School discussed the importance of mental well-being during the May 2 Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education meeting. Courtesy Photo
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