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Santa Monica’s Once-in-a-Century Choice: A “Great Park” or a Grass Shopping Mall?
Juliette van der Meijden is an Urbanist & Strategic Advisor specializing in regenerative city building. She can be reached at juliette@curatedbyjuliette.com. All images in...
Kool Happenings: Unable To Be Able
Remember when the white house wrecking ball made fun...
Santa Monica Marks Successful First Year of SaMo Bridge Diversion Program
The following article and lead image were provided by...
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We Went to Sacramento Because Enough Is Enough
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OPA Update 5/14/26: SaMo to Stage a Kings Game on the Beach?, OPA Mixer Next Wednesday (5/20), & LOTS of Things To Do This...
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Council Reforms Board & Commission Structures and Adds New Restorative Justice Commission
Santa Monicans can expect several changes to their boards...
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