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Westside Chamber Orchestra Returns with Free Summer Series
The following is a submission from the Westside Chamber OrchestraIn spite of it all, culture persists…Join The Westside Chamber Orchestra this summer at St. Paul’s...
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OPA Update 4/28/25: OPA Spring Mixer Wednesday, Today is the Final Day to Take City Survey for SaMo Airport Conversion Next Steps, & Other...
OPA 4/30 Spring Mixer Details: Come to the patio...
California Will Open Its E-Bike Voucher Portal Again on 4/29
The Air Resources Board's long-delayed and controversial e-bike voucher program will be opening...
Deadline to Take Latest Airport Conversion Survey Is This Sunday
Airport to Park Survey Closes on SundayThe Santa Monica...
May Is Bike Month. Bike Week Is May 4-10
The following is a group of calendar events taken...
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Council Members Unsure of an Amendment to State Legislation on Housing
Council Members Unsure of an Amendment to State Legislation...
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Bruce Lurie Gallery Launches Build 4ward, a New Event Series Focused on Rebuilding the Pacific Palisades Through Art and Design
The following is a submission from the Bruce Lurie...
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Wiener’s Legislation to Streamline Permitting for Transit Projects Advances
This story also appears at Streetsblog California. Photo: Senator...
Sacramento Beats Santa Monica and Rolls Out Full AI Ticketing Program for Bus/Bike Lanes
This story also appears at Streetsblog California.Last week, Sacramento...
Senate Committee Rejects Legislation Allowing Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies for Climate Disasters
This article first appeared at Streetsblog CaliforniaYesterday, the California...
New Network Sets Out to Reform State DOTs
This article also appears at Streetsblog California.Last week, Clean RIDES...
Op/Ed: Investing in Public Transit Is an Investment in California’s Future
Joshua Baum is an urban economist and the Principal...
Wiener Introduces Legislation to Increase Housing Density Near Transit
This story also appears at Streetsblog California.Flanked by Bay...
Community News
Roosevelt Elementary Students Qualify for Global Finals in First Year of Destination Imagination Challenge
The following is a submission from SMMUSDIn an extraordinary...
OPA Update 4/24/25: OPA Spring Mixer Wednesday 4/30, Final Weekend to Take SaMo Airport Survey, Multiple Spring Festivals, & Other Things To Do This...
OPA 4/30 Spring Mixer Details: Come to the patio of...
Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica Hosts ‘Party on the Field!’ at Historic Belmar Park
The following is a submission from the Kiwanis ClubThe...
OPA Update: Palisades High Opens @ Sears Bldg This Week, & Things To Do This Week
We were off yesterday for the holiday and have...
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Fair Housing Symposium and student poster contest winners commemorate Fair Housing Month
The following is a submission from the City of Santa MonicaThe city celebrates Fair Housing Month this April with a free symposium on local...
Venice Community Housing and Community Corporation of Santa Monica Break Ground on New Affordable Development in Santa Monica
The following is a submission from Venice Community Housing.Venice...
Caltrans Posts Draft Master Plan for PCH in Malibu
Caltrans has released the Draft Pacific Coast Highway Master...
Reminder: It’s Locals Night Tomorrow at the Pier
Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier are once again rolling out...
CalMatters Dives Into the Deadly Relicensing Practices at DMV
While state legislators, city councils, and activists all look...
The Beaches Are Open…But Stay Away from Debris
The following is a compilation of press materials on...
OPA Newsletter
Apologies for not posting this yesterday. The newsletter has...
CalBike: E-Bikes on the Agenda for California Legislature in 2025
This article via Calbike.CalBike has 14 bills on its legislative...
Ellen Evans Announces Campaign for State Senate
Activist Ellen Evans* announced her candidacy to replace Ben...
Arts & Culture
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...
Santa Monica Celebrates Dìa de los Muertos
Via city of Santa Monica press release.Dìa de los...