The following is a press release from Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. Photo: Duncan Cumming Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath and Hilda L. Solis’ motion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through its food…
The following post was written by Mia Silver, SMDOT Traffic Engineer, and first appeared on the city’s website. You may have noticed a subtle shift on the streets of Santa Monica over the last few months. The speed limit adjustments…
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier’s Ferris wheel will ring in the New Year with a dazzling display of “Happy New Year” in 16 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, German, French, and Japanese. The animated messages will light up the…
The seventh annual Polar Bear Plunge is set for Saturday, Jan. 4, an opportunity for community members of all ages to dive into the new year and enjoy family-friendly activities with this fun Santa Monica tradition. The day starts at…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. A new diversion program will become reality in Santa Monica this spring, following the approval of several contracts and agreements by the City Council Tuesday. Through the SaMo Bridge…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved agreements with Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, or HCHC, to develop 130 affordable apartments, including 40 supportive housing apartments with onsite case…
The city of Santa Monica will hold a special ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, to unveil a plaque in honor of Lloyd C. Allen’s legacy of advocacy and public service in Santa Monica. The ceremony will be held starting…
This article is a submission by Santa Monica College. According to 2023-2024 data released by the University of California (UC) Information Center, Santa Monica College (SMC) transferred more students to the UC system than any other California community college—for 34 consecutive years now. SMC sent 983 students…
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Board of Trustees invites applications for a vacancy following the election of trustee Barry Snell to the Santa Monica City Council. The selected candidate will fill the vacant seat until the next regularly scheduled Board election in November 2026 when a…
The following is a submission from Pier Communications. Pacific Park presents “Cheer On The Pier,” with the arrival of Surfing Santa to the Santa Monica Pier just in time for the last Locals’ Night event featuring holiday-themed fun, winter wonders and a…
The following is a press release from 11:08 p.m. from the Office of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. The Franklin Fire has now grown to slightly over 4,000 acres. Containment remains at 7% and the red flag warning has ended, an important development in ongoing…
Last night, four new City Councilmembers were sworn in: Dan Hall, Ellis Raskin, Barry Snell, and Natalya Zernitskaya. Dan Hall shared his first speech from the dais as a member of the Santa Monica City Council. Photo: Bradley Ewing. Thank…
The following is a submission from Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. The Franklin Fire has now grown to nearly 4,000 acres. Containment has begun, currently reported at 7% — this is a critical step in ongoing efforts to manage this devastating fire. Over…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica Santa Monica City Manager David White announced Tuesday he will be leaving his position in February 2025 after more than three years with the city. White joined the…
The following submission comes from Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. The Franklin Fire, which has now grown to over 2,200 acres, continues to impact communities in and around Malibu, Topanga Canyon, and surrounding areas. In response, Los Angeles County has taken swift action to…
