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As Ballots Are Counted, There’s No Changes in Santa Monica’s Election Results
It’s been a truism in politics locally and nationally that as ballots are counted after election day, they break towards more liberal candidates and causes. As such, Next was hesitant to “call” the city…
OPA Update 11/5/26: Jameson’s Joins OPA as DIAMOND Member, Negrete, Torosis, Oelsen lead City Council Race, Frost on Fifth Ice Skating Grand Opening, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
Jameson’s Pub All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Dinner is only $19.90 per person: Save the hassle of cooking and come to your favorite neighborhood pub for an All You Can Eat Holiday Dinner on…
In early returns, a split-decision in Santa Monica Council races
SMC Public Policy Institute Presents 2026 Fall Forum: “Art, Politics, & Democracy: Stories That Shape Us”
To The Polls
PSA: All BBB Rides Are Free Today (Election Day)
PAL Q and A with Ericka Lesley
Twenty Locally Owned Businesses Receive the City’s First Small Business Microgrants
Mobility
Election 2026
Housing
Letter to the Editor: Save Main Street Responds to Last Week’s Article
Santa Monica Council Upzones 89 Pico Parcels to Limit SB 79 Development, Leaves Door Open to Narrower Plan
City’s First Renter Aid Application Window Closes with 876 Applications
SB 79 Community Information Meeting Set for Tomorrow, August 25. Council Action to Follow on 9/8
