Recent News
Unite Here! and SMRR Begin Joint Campaign. Unite Here’s “Fourth Candidate” Not Mentioned
The first joint campaign message from Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights and UNITE HERE Local 11 is highlighting three candidates for Santa Monica City Council, while leaving two names notably absent. The message urges…
Doors Open!: See Historic Items from the Historic Shotgun House and Marion Davies Guest House
The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Conservancy Throughout September, the California Preservation Foundation invites the public to Doors Open California 2026, a month-long, statewide celebration of historic architecture, design, and cultural heritage.…
Unite Here! and SMRR Begin Joint Campaign. Unite Here’s “Fourth Candidate” Not Mentioned
ERA Coalition Forward Honors Gloria Steinem and Continues Fight for Equal Rights Amendment on 9/17
Lincoln Middle School Reopens Modernized Legacy Building
OPA Update 9/14/26: OPA Meeting Tonight, Ocean Way Festival Canceled, City Approved Red Light Cameras, & Things To Do This Week
Climate Change Causes Cancel of Ocean Way Festival
Unite Here! Endorses Torosis, Ivanov, Morrow, and Trussler…Four for Three City Council Positions
Steve Hilton’s Plan to Abolish the DMV and Slash Fees Is Not a Serious Proposal
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Election 2026
Unite Here! Endorses Torosis, Ivanov, Morrow, and Trussler…Four for Three City Council Positions
SMCLC Endorses Negrete and Oelsen, Drops Longtime Ally Phil Brock
Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Communities for Excellent Public Schools Endorses Incumbents Negrete and Torosis in City Council Race
Housing
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
It’s Official: Airport -> Housing Measure Won’t Be on This Fall’s Ballot
City Offers “Master Leases” to Private Property Owners to Increase Housing for At-Risk Renters
