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City Approves MOU with Coastal Commission
The first half of the story was written with an AI Assist.This week, the city council approved a memorandum of understanding with the California Coastal...
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Here’s How to Vote Before Election Day in California
With the June 2, 2026, Election Day approaching, California...
City Opens Applications for Boards and Commissions Seats
Santa Monica residents interested in shaping city policy and...
OPA Update 5/28/26: Massilia Restaurant to Open on Main St., Venice Beach’s ‘Ballerina Clown’ CVS is Closing, SMPD Santa Monica Place Substation Grand Opening...
Ocean Park Social Club Cookbook Club on Monday: A Cookbook...
Santa Monica Budget Proposal Signals Shift From Deficits to Investment
Image via Caroline Torosis/InstagramWhile multiple challenges remain, the city...
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Culver City Celebrates New Bus and Bike Lanes on Washington and Adams
Last week, Culver City leaders cut a ceremonial ribbon...
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TONIGHT: Pacific Park Celebrates 30 Years on the Santa Monica Pier With Birthday Light Show
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
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California Climate Funding Fight Pits Transit and Housing Advocates Against Oil Industry Giveaways
A looming overhaul of California’s cap-and-trade program is raising...
Streetsblog Legislative Update: What Legislation Didn’t Make It to the First Checkpoint
Last Friday was the first “deadline” for legislation to...
Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction…and Air Pollution
With ballots already in the mail and televised debates...
Metro Opens New D Line Subway from Koreatown to Beverly Hills
Metro’s $3.5 billion, four-mile D Line Extension Section 1...
Here’s a Primer to Understand What’s Really Driving Prices in California.
As Californians prepare to head to the polls, or...
Streetsblog Legislative Update: May 2026
It feels like year since our last legislative update,...
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Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop Presents “Great Adventure” June 5-7
The Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop will celebrate live theater...
OPA Update 5/21/26: MAINopoly AND Entertainment Zone Event Sunday, Santa Monica’s Coastal Commission Fight, & Other Things To Do This Memorial Day Weekend
THERE WILL NOT BE AN OPA NEWSLETTER ON MONDAY,...
City Touts Success of Realignment Plan with Release of Digital Dashboard
The City of Santa Monica promised to make the...
OPA Update 5/14/26: SaMo to Stage a Kings Game on the Beach?, OPA Mixer Next Wednesday (5/20), & LOTS of Things To Do This...
OPA May Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting...
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Pacific Park Continues 30th Anniversary Celebration With Special Ride Offers Through June 11
via the Pier Corporation.Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is extending its 30th Anniversary celebration with special pricing and ride offers for guests...
SMRR Leadership Declares War Against YIMBYs in Announcement of 2026 Endorsement Meeting
Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights, one of Santa Monica’s...
Happy Bike to Anywhere Day, to Those Who Celebrate
Between this morning’s Bike to Anywhere Day festivities and...
Santa Monica Will Celebrate Bike Anywhere Day With Pit Stops, Happy Hour, and Local Specials – TOMORROW 5/21
Tomorrow, Santa Monica cyclists won’t just be riding...they’ll be...
Locals’ Night Season Finale Returns May 21 with Live Music, Community Celebration, and Pier-Wide Programming
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation....
ESPN to Make Santa Monica Beach Its Super Bowl LXI Broadcast Home
Every week we pick a story or two from...
City Opens a Second Front in Battle with Coastal Commission
Santa Monica’s Coastal Fight Is Moving From Sacramento Back...
Tomorrow Is Streetsblog’s D-Line Dash
Streetsblog’s Great Commuter Race, The D Line Dash is...
OPA Update 5/18/26: OPA Happy Hour Wednesday, MAINopoly AND Entertainment Zone Event Sunday, & Much More!
OPA Spring Mixer @ Lula Wednesday (5/20): We hope to see...
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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...


