The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved the city’s first-ever Aging and Disability Action Plan, a three-year roadmap to improve community livability for older adults, people with disabilities and…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office Consumer Protection Unit has filed a lawsuit against the landlord of a rent-controlled property, alleging violations of local housing discrimination law. In the…
From world-class art to luxury getaways and once-in-a-lifetime Pier experiences, the silent and online auction at “A PIERfect Benefit” promises something for everyone who wants to support the Santa Monica Pier Corporation’s first-ever fundraising event on Saturday, September 6, from 3:30–7:30…
“Nurturing Masculinities” — Part of FotoSoCal by CuratorLove — on Display Through Nov. 7 The following is a submission from SMC. Photo Caption: “Planes pa’ los pollos hacen gallos finos No. 10” is one of the visual works in photographer…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The city of Santa Monica invites the community to the annual Virginia Avenue Park Open House and Resource Fair on Friday, Sept. 5, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This free event is…
The following post, by Peter Roquemore, Sustainability Analyst for the city, first appeared at the City of Santa Monica website. In July, Santa Monica’s E-Bike Voucher Program celebrated one year of reducing congestion on our roadways, making alternative forms of…
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will pay tribute to American workers this Labor Day with a patriotic lighting display on its iconic Ferris wheel. The Pacific Wheel will feature a dazzling 90-foot-tall, computer-generated American flag animation, accompanied by…
Note: The original version of this story featured a picture of an officer that was definitely NOT Deputy Chief Jacob. The picture was found on a LinkedIn search and was used instead of the official portrait that the city made…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. Beginning Sept. 1, the Santa Monica Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Police Department, will begin automated enforcement of vehicles parked illegally in both bus lanes and bus…
August 22, 2025 To the residents of Santa Monica, It is with deep gratitude and reflection that I share the news that on today’s date, I submitted my letter of resignation to City Manager Oliver Chi. I will be stepping…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The 2025 Parks and Recreation Vision Plan draft update is now available online here. The updated plan, a 345 page document, embraces a new vision for the city’s park…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Americana in the Park is back for a 5th year with a special edition celebrating Santa Monica’s 150th Anniversary with an array of artists reflecting the city’s diverse and…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved the first-ever Citywide Equity Plan, a roadmap to advance the city’s core values of equity across the organization. The goal of the…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC) invites the community to celebrate an evening of connection, cocktails, and purpose at its inaugural fundraising event, “A PIERfect Benefit,” on Saturday, September 6, at the…
The following is a submission from the city. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved a Housing Trust Fund loan not to exceed $35.7 million to Community Corporation of Santa Monica, or CCSM, for rehabilitation of a 40-apartment rent-controlled community…
