The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica Pier will step back into the 1930s on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the second annual A PIERfect Benefit, transforming the historic Merry Go-Round Building into a vintage Casino Night…
The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Conservancy Throughout September, the California Preservation Foundation invites the public to Doors Open California 2026, a month-long, statewide celebration of historic architecture, design, and cultural heritage. On September 26 and 27, the…
This article is a submission from Santa Monica College. Santa Monica College (SMC) invites the community to be part of the world’s largest volunteer event related to the marine environment — Coastal Cleanup Day — from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Santa Monica Beach Tower…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The faces, stories and experiences of people drawn to one of America’s most iconic destinations will come together in “Afterglow: Portraits by Sam Comen,” a new photography exhibition opening inside the historic Santa…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Public Library (SMPL) is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month this September with a special-edition library card designed by local artist Al Mercado and the return of the Library’s…
In observance of Labor Day, Big Blue Bus will operate a weekend schedule on Monday, September 7, 2026. Blue: The Transit Store and Customer Service will be closed. Normal hours of operation for Blue: The Transit Store and Customer Service will resume Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Please note:…
The Following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will extend its special Ferris wheel lighting tribute honoring legendary singer, songwriter and humanitarian Dolly Parton through the weekend, expanding the custom pink lighting program that…
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College. MovieMaker magazine has once again named Santa Monica College (SMC) one of the best film schools in North America. This year, SMC appears on the 30 Best Film Schoolsin the U.S. & Canada list, alongside AFI Conservatory, Columbia University, NYU, and UCLA,…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The city of Santa Monica is deploying enhanced police presence starting this week at the Santa Monica Pier, in Palisades Park, on the beach and throughout downtown, following two public safety incidents this past weekend. The added patrols will provide residents, businesses and visitors with a…
The following is a submission from the City of Malibu. The Malibu City Council unanimously approved a declaration of local emergency on August 10 after Live Fuel Moisture (LFM) levels in the Santa Monica Mountains fell below 65%, the threshold…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The city of Santa Monica is issuing a Request for Expression of Interest, or RFEI, to solicit property owners interested in joining the city’s new Master Leasing Program. Master leasing is…
Via SMMUSD. The Board Action referenced in the piece was taken before last week’s article on the disagreement between SMMUSD staff and Coastal Commission staff on the turf surface at the Ocean Park School House. The Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School…
August OPA Monthly Meeting Today/Monday (Aug 10): 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…
The following is a submission from the city. Beginning Sunday, August 9, service improvements designed to make riding easier, faster, and more convenient go into effect! Riders will benefit from expanded service hours and enhanced access and connectivity on multiple…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Image of SamoShel from Google Streetview. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved the establishment of a Housing Focused System of Care, a locally controlled model that gives the…
