City Suspends Rental Enforcement Laws for Fire Victims: This SaMo Lookout article details how “Santa Monica property owners can offer short-term rentals to those displaced by the wildfires burning across the region, under an Emergency Order adopted Tuesday. The Order issued by…
Looking to Help Fire Victims? Here are Some Options: Two Santa Monica Donation Centers: 1207 14th St. and 1538 Montana Ave. Donate new or gently worn men’s & children’s clothes (NO women’s clothes needed), Backpacks, Target gift cards, Socks, Charging cables &…
Yesterday’s OPA Newsletter has been lightly edited here to reflect news that broke after the newsletter was first published.Palisades Fire: For updated information about the Palisades Fire and evacuation notices, check the City of Santa Monica fire update website. Additional updates can be found…
Via the Ocean Park Association. The city of Santa Monica has issued an evacuation order for all areas above San Vicente Boulevard and an evacuation warning for the area north of Montana Avenue in response to the Palisades Fire. Please…
First OPA Meeting of 2025 is Today (Monday, Jan 6): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. This month’s meeting will be at the 2601 Main St. Library with food and mingling…
There will be no OPA Update on Thursday due to the holiday. Hope you have an amazing New Years! Consider OPA for End of Year Charitable Giving: We’re proud of the year we’ve had that included multiple “Open Main St.” street closure festivals, our 4th of July Parade, publishing…
Consider OPA for End of Year Charitable Giving: We’re proud of the year we’ve had that included multiple “Open Main St.” street closure festivals, our 4th of July Parade, publishing about 100 newsletters, expanding our newsletter reach to nearly 2200 community members, advocating to the city on…
The following is a newsletter from the Ocean Park Association. SMPD Conducting DUI Patrols on Dec. 20: This SMPD blog post details the operation scheduled from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD Recap Dec. 7 –…
OPA 2025 Board Election Results: Congrats to Chris Morgan, Ian Novos, Jeff Fleming, John Prindle, Judy Abdo, Kelly Martin, Patty Tann, Sean Besser, and Tony Dimond. Learn more about them here. Hope to see everyone at our first meeting of…
Last Chance to Vote in OPA 2025 Board Election: Dues-paying OPA members should have received their ballots on-line Monday night for the 2025 Board Election. Voting closes Friday 5pm. Click here to join or renew your membership today. Four New Councilmembers Installed, Lana Negrete is Mayor, & Caroline Torosis is Mayor Pro Tem: “At…
President’s Message: Thank you to the 60+ people that made it out to our holiday event on Sunday at Lula’s! And to the many people who supported OPA by buying raffle tickets and donating to the organization…sorry if you didn’t…
OPA Holiday Party Details: We hope to see you THIS Sunday, Dec. 8, from 3:00 – 6:00pm on Lula’s patio (2720 Main St.). Food and soda and one drink are free for OPA members and $10 for guests. We will be having a raffle…
OPA Holiday Party Details: Mark your calendar to join us on Lula’s patio Sunday, Dec. 8, from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Food and soda and one drink are free for OPA members and $10 for guests. We will be having a…
OPA Holiday Party Details: Mark your calendar to join us on Lula’s patio Sunday, Dec. 8, from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Food and soda and one drink are free for OPA members and $10 for guests. We will be having a raffle for gift…
OPA Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting link and here are some highlights:Councilmember Elect Dan Hall: Click here to watch him share his journey and goals. Jenny Rogers, Director Recreation & Parks: Click here to watch her share her history before coming to SaMo and her priorities.…
