Council Approves Two Projects That Prioritize Pedestrian and Bike Safety
The Santa Monica City Council took a historic vote last night to approve the conceptual design for the city’s first greenway on Michigan Avenue....
Council Approves Bergamot Transit Village on Split 4-3 Vote
The Santa Monica City Council approved the controversial Bergamot Transit Village project last night with a four-three vote. This vote, with a few small...
Council Listens to Concerns and Praise for Bergamot Transit Village. Final Vote Coming Next Week.
Instead of discussing and voting on the controversial Bergamot Transit Village at its meeting last night, the Santa Monica City Council elected to listen...
City Council Considers Controversial Bergamot Transit Village at Next Week’s Meeting
Next week, the Santa Monica City Council will vote on a first read of a 765,095 square-foot, $450 million, mixed-use project that, if built,...
How to Get More People Involved in Government? Santa Monica’s Got Some New Ideas
Santa Monica wants YOU to participate in local government.City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve an initiative aimed at increasing levels of...
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Council to Consider School Funding Parcel Tax for November Ballot
The Santa Monica City Council will officially decide Tuesday...
Santa Monica Forward Endorses Torosis, Gill, and Morrow for City Council
The following is a submission from Santa Monica Forward.Santa...
SMC’s Emeritus Acting Troupe to Perform July 18, “Conversations: Scenes from Film and Theater”
The following is a submission from SMC.Santa Monica College’s...
OPA Update 7/9/26: Ocean Park Summer Picnic Series Kicks Off Tonight, 2026 Most Loved Businesses, City Issues Fines in Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Program,...
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the...

