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Caroline Tororsis’ First Speech as Mayor of Santa Monica

The following is the first speech given by Mayor Caroline Torosis moments after her swearing in ceremony last night, Tuesday, December 9. The video begins...

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City Invites Santa Monica Residents to Share Opinions on Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone

Earlier this week, the city, together with Downtown Santa...

SMPD: Holiday Safety Tips: Keeping the Season Merry, Bright, and Safe

The following was originally posted by the City of...

Announcing All the Parking Rate Increases Coming Next Year

City Manager Oliver Chi has announced a new set...

Santa Monica College Presents the SMC Voice Showcase Dec. 18

The following is a submission from SMC. Singers: August...

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California Awards More Than $140 Million of Federal Funds for Local Road-Safety Programs

California officials announced more than $140 million in federal traffic-safety...

Metro November 2025 Board Committee Round-Up: Gondola, Valley Light Rail, Open Streets, and More

Photo: Arroyo Fest 2023, by Joe Linton/StreetsblogThis week, Metro...

Prop. 50 Is Passed Overwhelmingly by Voters. What’s Next?

Proposition 50 passed in California on Tuesday with a...

CARB Quietly Ends the Statewide E-Bike Voucher Program

(Update, 11/7: CARB requested some corrections to our timeline...

California Rallies for No Kings

The public square is the lifeblood of protest movements—a...

CicLAvia Turns 15, Enlivens the Heart of L.A.

Sunday, tens of thousands of Angelenos participated in CicLAvia's...
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City Offers Energy Efficient Appliances to Income-Qualified Renters

The following is a submission from the City of...

City Says JSX Lease Doesn’t Change Cities Long-Term Plans for Airport Park

The City of Santa Monica has formally issued a...
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Kool Happenings: Murder Most Foul and Dumb and Dumber

It began with a growing discomfort among many Americans concerning the questionable uses of our military forces.  First, we saw soldiers in full battle...

SMMUSD Board Unanimously Approves Agreements to Split Into Santa Monica and Malibu School Districts

The Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board of...

‘Holiday Cheer on the Pier’ Brings Holiday Magic to Santa Monica

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.This...

SMC Symphony Orchestra Performs Dec. 14

The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...

Celebrating New Deal History at Samohi

The following is a very lightly edited submission from...

City Council Affirms Landmarks Commission’s Decision on Home at 1125 18th Street

After countless hours of work on both sides of...

City Reaches Settlement With Descendants of Silas White

Following a daylong mediation on October 30, 2025, the...

CalBike, Other Advocates, Pressure State on Renewing E-Bike Incentive Program

Last month, news broke that the California Air Resources...

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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...

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...