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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 Earns $50 Million State Grant for Affordable Housing at Former Site of Parking Structure 3
The City of Santa Monica was awarded a $50...
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...
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City’s Annual Landlord/Tenant Forum to be held Dec. 10, Spanish Seminar Tonight! (12/4)
The City Attorney’s Office and Rent Control Board invite...
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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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OPA Update 12/8/25: OPA Receives Heal the Bay Certification, Caroline Torosis To Be Sworn in as Santa Monica Mayor Tuesday, & Things To Do...
OPA Receives Heal the Bay Certification: We received the Adopt-a-Beach...
City Offers Energy Efficient Appliances to Income-Qualified Renters
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 12/4/25: OPA Holiday Party & Miracle on Main St. THIS Sunday, City Christmas Tree Lighting, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA Holiday Party DetailsMark your calendar to join us the...
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...
County Seeks Public Input on Transit Gaps; Santa Monica Neighbors Encouraged to Participate
Do you take transit in Culver City? How about...
OPA Update 12/1/25: OPA Holiday Party & Miracle on Main St. THIS Sunday, New City Law Requires Owners to Register Vacant Properties, & Street...
OPA Holiday Party DetailsMark your calendar to join us the...
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...
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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SMMUSD Announces New Name for Neighborhood School in Ocean Park,Campus Relocation Plans
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Image: Screenshot...
Locals’ Night at the Santa Monica Pier Postponed Due To Weather, New Holiday Celebration Set For Dec. 18 – Press Release
The following announcement is from the Pier Corp:Due to...
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