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CM Dan Hall Explains Santa Monica’s Financial Report Card
The following is from a special edition of the Councilmember's Newsletter. It is reprinted with permission. Interested in more? Subscribe here.A “Plain English” Guide to...
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Kool Happenings: Imperial Madness
For Pete’s sake—invoke the 25th Amendment! Adopted after the...
“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...
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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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BBB Reminder: Service Changes on April 5th
From the Big Blue Bus:Beginning Sunday, April 5, new...
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Santa Monica Approves Slate of “Business-Friendly Initiatives”
The City gives its official update on the Realignment...
Supes Approve Bi-Partisan Motion to Reform Mental Health in County’s Homeless Response
The following is a press release from Supervisor Horvath's...
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...
Winners and Losers in California’s VMT-Based CEQA System
(Sean Noonan is an environmental planner. He also teaches...
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John Adams Middle School Named 2026 California Distinguished School
The following is a submission from SMMUSD.Santa Monica-Malibu Unified...
OPA Update 3/23/26: Major Update for the Victorian, Eater LA’s Best Santa Monica Restaurants List Includes Multiple Main St. Spots, & Things To Do...
Major Update for the Victorian & Maybe Main St....
Help Send All Samohi Students to Prom
The following is a notice sent from SMMUSD.Prom season...
Santa Monica College to Stage “Noises Off” March 27-April 5
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...
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Council Recap: City Launches Economic Revitalization Strategy
Here's another article from the city on this week's meeting.The Santa Monica City Council this week approved a sweeping package of economic development measures...
SMC Corsair, Journalism Students Earn 23 National and Statewide Awards & Honors
The following is a submission from SMC. Lead Photo...
Santa Monica Airport Park Planning Gets Funding Boost
The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space...
Santa Monica Could Use This One Trick to Increase Density Near Transit Stops
New research and story maps from UCLA's Institute of...
OPA Update 3/20/26: Pier Locals’ Night Celebrates Hip-Hop, The Venice Love Fest, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
SwimRight Academy Sponsored Post - Water Skills That Help...
Community Mapping creates guiding principles for Santa Monica Public Library’s future
The following is a press release from the City...
SMC Symphony Orchestra Performs March 28: Evening of Music Features Program with Something for Everyone
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department will presentan evening of...
Pacifica Christian Soccer Season Ends with Division Championship, Win in State Tournament
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Westside Cities Advance Bus Lane Plan Ahead of 2028 Olympics
A coalition of Westside cities is moving forward with...
Chi: Santa Monica Set to Become First Jurisdiction to Launch Automated Bike Lane Enforcement
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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
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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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Council Clarifies Its Direction for the Neighborhood Association Grant Program
(Damien Newton contributed background information for this article.)The city...
OPA Update 3/16/26: Airport Conversion Project Moves into Next Phase, City Appoints Heidi Von Tongeln City Attorney & Things To Do This Week
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Santa Monica Selects Jay Baldwin as Poet Laureate
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