The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Learn how to create your own hand-spun yarn at this free workshop on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1 – 4 p.m., at the Montana Ave. Branch of the…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Public Library, or SMPL, launched a survey today as part of its Community Mapping initiative, inviting patrons and community members to share their feedback and join…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. Starting today, the Santa Monica Department of Transportation will implement stronger action in promoting safety and adherence to its Customer Code of Conduct, thanks to its new Prohibition…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica Santa Monica is marking 150 years with a citywide celebration from July through December 2025, and the entire community is invited to reflect on Santa Monica’s shared history. This…
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will celebrate Independence Day by lighting up the night sky with a dazzling 90-foot-tall, animated American flag on its iconic Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel. As part of a weeklong Fourth of July celebration,…
Via the Santa Monica Conservancy… Discover the legendary history of Santa Monica’s original Muscle Beach! We’ll feature historic photographs of gymnasts, weightlifters, and other exceptional athletes who made this iconic location famous. This special exhibit is open for two days…
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the events and community work OPA is leading (like this past weekend’s SOULstice event), please help our efforts by becoming a member or making a donation. WE NEED COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO KEEP DOING EVERYTHING WE DO! Most…
Image via a 2022 “bus pull” video from YouTube. Building momentum ahead of the upcoming weekend “Pier 360” Beach Festival, world-class strongman Martins Licis will put his strength to the test by pulling a 34,680‑pound, 35-feet long, battery electric Big Blue Bus for 30 feet through the…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica “Pier 360” Beach Festival, the ultimate celebration of SoCal beach culture, returns June 28-29, 2025, for two epic days of competition, entertainment, and good vibes along the iconic Santa Monica shoreline.…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corp. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will commemorate Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19, with a special lighting program on the Pacific Wheel. The nine-story Ferris wheel will feature a vibrant…
The following is a submission from the Main Streets Business Association. The “Summer Soulstice”Festival transforms Main Street into a car-free, community-powered playground on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m. Free and open to all ages, this sun-drenched event…
Neil Matouka is a climate and energy policy expert based in Sacramento. Transportation emissions represent roughly 40% of the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. There are generally three ways to reduce transportation emissions: reduce the emissions intensity of existing transportation…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica has been named on the Cities A List for reporting year 2024 by the Carbon Disclosure Project, or CDP. This is the top status available from the largest…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Image: Office Holidays/Flickr The city of Santa Monica, in partnership with Juneteenth Celebration in Santa Monica, is proud to host the 33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Avenue Park…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica Pier invites families to celebrate love, diversity, and storytelling at Fabulous Fables: Drag Queen Pride Family-Edition, a free event on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted inside…
