Realignment plan has dropped serious crime by 12.5% as focus evolves to economics: This official city post summarizes a variety of data, including: Part I crime — which tracks violent offenses and burglary — declined 12.5%, falling from 4,793 incidents in 2024…
Major Update for the Victorian & Maybe Main St. Farmers Market: At this Tuesday’s City Council meeting is an agenda item stating that “The Victorian to be converted into a family-based recreation, events, and wellness facility for members” in connection…
SwimRight Academy Sponsored Post – Water Skills That Help Kids Stay Safer at the Beach: Many families in Santa Monica look for kids swimming lessons before visiting the ocean. Basic floating and breathing control help children stay calmer in moving water. See…
OPA Board Member Spotlight – Tess Nelson: After serving as a career Community Manager for WeWork in NYC, Tess relocated to Ocean Park in 2022 and has turned her attention to connecting neighbors with one another in Ocean Park. Driven by…
OPA March Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting recording. Click here for the talk from SMPD about all things SaMo law enforcement and including an interesting walk through of the SMPD Crime Dashboard that we all have access to here. Ocean Park Pi Day (3/14)…
March OPA Monthly Meeting This Monday (March 9): The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here to add the OPA monthly meeting and Zoom link to…
March OPA Monthly Meeting This Monday (March 9): The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here to add the OPA monthly meeting and Zoom link to…
Our (that would be OPA’s) first community happy hour of the year is TONIGHT / Wednesday (3/4) from 4:00-6:00pm @ Lula’s back patio (2720 Main St.). Come enjoy FREE appetizers and GREAT company. Member’s get a free drink. See you there! …
OPA Happy Hour THIS Wednesday @ Lula’s: Our first community happy hour of the year is this Wednesday (3/4) from 4:00-6:00pm @ Lula’s back patio (2720 Main St.). Come enjoy FREE appetizers and GREAT company. Member’s get a free drink. See you…
Santa Monica Could Move Some Homeless Services Outside the City: The Council’s closed-door negotiations come as City officials have said they are looking at options to relocate homeless services and temporary shelter from Downtown as a key component of a…
Superbloom Collective for Joining OPA as a “Gold Business Member”!Superbloom Collective is a Santa Monica based 501c3 community organization reactivating our public parks and beaches with accessible and inclusive wellness, music, and community gatherings. Superbloom’s offerings include weekly yoga at…
OPA Board Member Spotlight – Andrew Lee: Andrew moved to Santa Monica with his wife, Elizabeth, in 2022. They had spent the previous two years living nomadically throughout the United States, trying to figure out where they wanted to plant roots.…
Thank You Beach House Cowork for Joining OPA as a “Gold Business Member”! Beach House Cowork offers a bright, laid-back workspace for freelancers, remote workers, and small teams who want productivity without sacrificing coastal vibes. With modern amenities, natural light,…
Thank You SMTT for Joining OPA as a “Gold Business Member”!Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Santa Monica, dedicated to promoting the city as a world-class coastal destination while supporting…
OPA Monthly Meeting Tonight/Monday (Feb. 9): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We…
