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Statements on the Civic from Councilmembers Hall and Torosis
On Tuesday night, the Santa Monica City Council voted to end the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Revitalization Partners Group on a 4-3 vote. Two of...
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Two More Nights of K-Pop Tribute at the Pier
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
City Council Terminates Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for Redevelopment of Civic Auditorium, Favoring a Competitive Process
It’s going to take a little longer to determine...
Santa Monica College Jazz Ensemble Presents Live Concert Oct. 27 “Our Wasted Youth” is Concert Theme
Santa Monica College (SMC) presentsthe SMC Jazz Ensemble in a live concert...
Santa Monica’s Westside Chamber Orchestra Wins National Award
The following is a submission from the Westside Chamber...
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OPA Update 10/13/25: OPA Monthly Meeting Tonight/Monday, Main St. Festival This Weekend, & Things To Do This Week
OPA Oct. 13 Monthly Meeting Tonight/ Monday: This month's meeting will be at the Ocean Park...
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Newsom Signs SB 79, Legislation to Spur Housing Production Near Transit
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79, the Abundant &...
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CicLAvia Turns 15, Enlivens the Heart of L.A.
Sunday, tens of thousands of Angelenos participated in CicLAvia's...
Governor Signs Package of Transportation Safety/Funding Bills
With just hours left to sign or veto yesterday,...
Metro Pomona A Line Extension is Open
Last week, Metro opened four new A Line stations...
Santa Monica Helped Lead on AI Traffic Enforcement. Now Over 2,000 Hayden AI Cameras Are In-Use
The following is a release from HaydenAI. Hayden is...
Streetsblog’s Last Legislative Update of 2025
The legislative session is over. What is heading to...
Zbur Takes a Stand for Single Family Zoning, but SB 79 Sails Through the Assembly
Last night (Thursday, September 11), the State Assembly passed Senate...
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Santa Monica College to Stage Julius Caesar Oct. 24-Nov. 2
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform a bold, modern-dress staging...
Use That Library Card for Discounts at Participating Santa Monica Businesses
The following comes from the City of Santa Monica.A...
Santa Monica College Continues 2025 Fall Jazz Series with Justo Almario Oct. 17
The following is a release from SMCThe Santa Monica College...
Teacher Spotlight: Jasson Martinez, From Samohi Student to Samohi Teacher
The following story and all images are from a...
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Newsom Vetoes Allen’s SB 682 Which Would Have Limited Sale of Items with “Forever Chemicals”
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 682, authored by Senator Ben Allen, sought to dramatically limit the presence of harmful “forever chemicals” in consumer...
Zbur Legislation to Expand Electrification Signed by Governor
California cities and counties with populations over 75,000 will...
Author Readings to Celebrate Release of Fall 2025 Santa Monica Review on Oct. 26
The following is a press release from SMC.Santa Monica College (SMC) is...
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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 648, legislation...
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https://www.tiktok.com/@streetsblogla8/video/7558250623544659231?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7558264084064896526Yesterday, Streetsblog Los Angeles opened its short video account...
Legislative Update: The Final Countdown
Governor Gavin Newsom has until October 12 to sign...
Pier Bridge Replacement Project Moves Forward
The following is a press release from the City...
Wellness & Waves Season Finale at the Santa Monica Pier to Feature UCLA Health Takeover, Pet Therapy, and More
The following is a press release from the Pier...
Advocates: Governor Needs to Sign Bill to Modernize Red Light Regulations
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5 Mid-Summer Resolutions for Living the Dream in Santa Monica
It's already August, but it's not too late to...
Next Wednesday: Indigenous Artists Reinforce History and Presence at Tongva Park
Via Press Release:
WHEN: Wednesday, May 30, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Tongva...
Santa Monica’s Past and Present Urban Designs Collide at Santa Monica History Museum. Book Signing Tomorrow Night
The Santa Monica History Museum opened a new exhibit...
SMC Announces June Concert Schedule: Jazz Vocal, Symphony, Musical Theatre, and More
Via press release:
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased...
Pictures: Santa Monica Celebrates Día de los Muertos
For the sixth year running, Santa Monica celebrated Día de...