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Kool Happenings: The Madman Theory
Sometime during the years of our country’s seemingly endless "Cold" War, President Richard Nixon and his minions developed a strategy they hoped would bring our...
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“Rhythm & Harmony” Made by Santa Monica College Short-Form Visual Media Production Students, Will Screen at Newport Beach Film Festival
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College.The...
Santa Monica Education Foundation Grants Over $2.5 Million to FundAcademics, Arts, and Athletics in Santa Monica Public Schools
The following is a submission from SMMUSD.The Santa-Monica Malibu...
Local Parking Benefit for Clean Air Vehicle Decals Expires Sept. 30
This reminder comes to us via the City of...
Virtual Community Meeting for Multi-Story Apartment Building at 3205 Ocean Park Blvd. Tomorrow Night (9/24)
Tomorrow night, the project team for a new mixed...
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OPA Update 9/22/25: OPA Housing Committee Meeting Wednesday, 120 Year History of Big Deans, Happy Rosh Hashanah, & Things To Do This Week
OPA Housing Committee Meeting Wednesday (9/24) 6 - 7:30pm...
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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...
Last Minute Bill Would Allow Thousands of New Oil Wells Annually in Kern County
As the legislature inches closer to its Saturday deadline...
Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization Legislation Makes the Deadline, Could Be Approved by End of Week
The final draft of legislation must be submitted to...
Legislation to Streamline Environmental Review for Transit, Bike, and Ped Projects Passes Assembly
Earlier today, the California Assembly passed Senate Bill 71, legislation...
L.A.’s Legislators Want Most Cap-and-Trade Funds for Southland
With just days left in the legislative session, hopes...
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OPA Update 9/25/25: OPA Beach Clean-Up, Opera at the Beach, Oktoberfest on 3rd St. Promenade, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
PA BEACH CLEAN-UP THIS SUNDAY: The event is 10AM...
Playland Arcade Celebrates 71 Years of Classic Fun on the Santa Monica Pier
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation....
Douglas Day 2025 – Honoring LA Wildfire First Responders and Celebrating Aviation Innovation
The following is a submission from the Spirit of...
OPA Update 9/18/25: SaMo Dune Restoration Project Approved, Locals Night Returns, Thai Fest on the Pier, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA published their newsletter yesterday after we published Santa...
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Culver City Is Also Doing Bike/Ped Improvements Near Their Metro Rail Stations
Photo: Curb-protected bike lane construction on Robertson Boulevard in Culver City. Photos by Joe Linton/StreetsblogConstruction is well underway on Culver City's Robertson Blvd Complete Street...
Metro Approves $85 Million for Bike/Ped Grants, Including Bergamot Connector
Yesterday, Los Angeles Metro approved $85 Million in grants...
Santa Monica Democratic Club Endorses Sion Roy for State Senate
At last night's endorsement meeting, the Santa Monica Democratic...
Pier Remembers Robert Redford, Santa Monica’s “Favorite Son”
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.The...
Locals Night at the Pier Returns Tonight with Reggae and “Community Vibes”
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Santa...
Eyes on the Street: Speeds Drop on Colorado Avenue
Reader Jacob Wasserman caught the city in the act...the...
Samohi, Malibu High, Rank High in US News and World Reports School Rankings
The following article was submitted by SMMUSD.Malibu High School...
Heidi von Tongeln Appointed Interim City Attorney
The following is a submission from the City of...
Senator Ben Allen Announces Campaign for Insurance Commissioner
State Senator Ben Allen (D–Santa Monica) announced Tuesday that...
Streetsblog’s Last Legislative Update of 2025
The legislative session is over. What is heading to...
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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...