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Starting Tomorrow, Next Will Begin Publishing Answers to Our PAL Student Questionnaire
Starting tomorrow, we’ll be posting the answers to the questionnaire put together by the students participating in the fall 2026 Police Activities League journalism class. We’ve only gotten responses from one (!) candidate so…
Santa Monica Fire Department Joins Regional Fire Agencies in Launching AwareCA
The following is a press release from the Santa Monica Fire Department TheSanta Monica Fire Department (SMFD) today announced its participation in AwareCA, California’s statewide public safety information platform designed to give residents and…
OPA Update 10/19/26: Neilson Way Speed Tables Installation, Bar Fortuna Opening, City Realignment Plan One Year Scorecard, & Things To Do This Week
Kool Happenings: Bread and Circuses and What Does It Mean to be Humane
Malibu Issues Fire Warnings, SMMUSD Closes Schools
Newsom Signs Bill to Better Align California Transportation Spending With Climate Goals
Reminder: Santa Monica Airport Conversion Plan Revealed at Community Event Saturday
OPA Update 10/15/26: Day of the Dog Fest This Sunday, Volunteers Needed, 2027 Board Nominations, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
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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
