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Pacific Park Names Tim Defuria Director of Government and Community Affairs
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has appointed Tim Defuria as its first Director of Government and Community Affairs, a newly created position aimed...
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OPA Update 4/6/26: Tree Trimming, Pressure Washing and Street Cleaning to Expand to Main St., Rent Control Board Annual Report, Easter Weekend, & Other...
(Next was off yesterday, and this newsletter is lightly...
Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
Photo: AB 1976 seeks to make building projects such...
All Roads Still Lead to Santa Monica: Route 66 Launches New Starting Point at Navy Pier in Chicago
The following submission and both images are via the...
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SMC Barrett Gallery Offers Free Guided Tours of “Concrete Hope | Esperanza Concreta” Exhibition April 9 & April 11
he SMC Pete & Susan Barrett Art Gallery will offer free guided...
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Wellness & Waves Returns to the Santa Monica Pier
(The following submission is from...you guessed it!...the Pier Commission)The...
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Streetsblog Visits Colorado, Broadway and Other Westside Bike Improvements
Two of the more bike-friendly westside cities – Culver...
Santa Monica Approves Slate of “Business-Friendly Initiatives”
The City gives its official update on the Realignment...
Metro D Line Subway Extension Will Open Friday May 8
Metro will open four new miles of D Line...
New Legislation, Backed by Bike Safety Groups, Proposed to Regulate E-Motos/E-Bikes
Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-SD) has introduced Senate Bill 1167, legislation...
CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don’t Create New Nuisance Ones
Earlier this week, Streetsblog reported on Assembly Bill 1942, also...
New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates
California lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 1942, also known as...
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SMC & 18th Street Arts Center to Co-Host Free “Calls from Home” Gallery Reception April 24
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...
OPA Update 4/2/26: Tree Trimming, Pressure Washing and Street Cleaning to Expand to Main St., Rent Control Board Annual Report, Easter Weekend, & Other...
Tree Trimming, Pressure Washing and Street Cleaning to Expand...
SMMUSD Financial Oversight Committee Looking For Volunteers and Student Representatives
The following is from the SMMUSD Wave Newsletter:The Santa...
OPA Update 3/30/26: City’s Sit-Lie Prohibition Expands to Main St., Maverick Helicopters Launches SaMo Flight Operations, & Things To Do This Week
Santa Monica Launches Sweeping Economic Recovery Package as Downtown...
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City Announces Winners of Sustainable Quality Awards
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.The 30th annual Sustainability Quality Awards, which recognizes local businesses that demonstrate excellence in helping Santa Monica realize a more sustainable...
Santa Monica Shares Transportation Expertise with Kyiv as Ukraine Looks Towards Rebuilding
The following is from the city manager's weekly report.On...
Rent Control Board Releases 2025 Annual Report
The Santa Monica Rent Control Board’s 2025 Annual Report...
Thousands Gather at Palisades Park to Rally for No Kings
Santa Monica has not been shy about sharing its...
Eyes on the Street: Protected Bikeway Sprouting Up on Colorado Avenue
Eagle-eyed reader (and superhero) Caro Vilain sends news and...
Council Recap: City Launches Economic Revitalization Strategy
Here's another article from the city on this week's...
“No Kings” Protest Planned for Santa Monica This Weekend; City Issues Safety Guidance
A national day of protest will come to Santa...
On No Kings Day, Ferris Wheel Will Go Dark for “Biggest Hour for Earth” in the Evening
The following is a submission by the Pier Corporation.On...
OPA Update 3/26/26: Realignment Plan Drops Serious Crime by 12.5%, City Approves Entertainment Zone for Main St. Events, No Kings Rally, & Other Things...
Realignment plan has dropped serious crime by 12.5% as...
Council Clarifies Its Direction for the Neighborhood Association Grant Program
(Damien Newton contributed background information for this article.)The city...
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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
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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...
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Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City Backs “A Lot of Housing at the Airport” Ballot Measure
The Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City (SMCLC),...
John Adams Middle School Named 2026 California Distinguished School
The following is a submission from SMMUSD.Santa Monica-Malibu Unified...
City Touts Success of Realignment Plan on Safety, Infrastructure. Calls for Renewed Economic Focus
The Santa Monica City Council is touting measurable progress...
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