The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Two of America’s most iconic piers — the historic Santa Monica Pier and Chicago’s Navy Pier — will unite coast-to-coast on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (6/6/26), for a special Route 66…
The following is a submission from the Police Activities League. Greetings Golfers!! Get ready to tee off for a great cause in just two weeks! Registration is still open for the Santa Monica PAL Charity Golf Classic, taking place on Monday,…
via the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is extending its 30th Anniversary celebration with special pricing and ride offers for guests now through Thursday, June 11, including discounted rides on the world-famous Pacific Wheel. As part…
The Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop will celebrate live theater with performances of “Great Adventure” onFriday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Studio Stage at the SMC Theatre Arts Complex, located on the SMC Main Campus(1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica). With direction by SMC Theatre…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is celebrating its 30th anniversary today, marking three decades as one of Southern California’s most iconic oceanfront destinations. Pacific Park opened on May 26,…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The image is by Damien from the 2024 Rick Crocker 5k. Some nights on the Santa Monica Pier just feel like summer. Thursday, May 21 is one of them, as Locals’ Night returns for its…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. In observance of Memorial Day, Big Blue Bus will operate a weekend schedule on Monday, May 25, 2026 Customer Service and Blue: The Transit Store will be closed. Normal hours of…
The following article and lead image were provided by the City of Santa Monica. One year after its launch, the city of Santa Monica’s SaMo Bridge diversion program has exceeded initial goals, connecting hundreds of justice-involved individuals to housing, treatment and supportive services. On…
Julie Nicholson is a member of the San Francisco Bay Area Families for Safe Streets chapter and is an educator and mother of three children On January 4, 2020, I was running in a San Francisco park when a speeding…
The following is a submission from SMC. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Art Department presents Well Fed, an exhibition showcasing work by student artists from the Mentor Program led by Professor Emily Silver. The exhibition is a collaborative effort, curated…
Cooper Crane is a public historian studying the history of infrastructure and transportation in Southern California. His current research includes the history of the Los Angeles metro, and the development of infrastructure along the Santa Ana River, the largest river…
Ted Winterer is a former Mayor and City Councilmember and chair of Santa Monicans for Reliable School Funding I recently read that “Massachusetts, with no significant natural resource extraction industry, has leveraged its highly educated workforce and research institutions to…
The Santa Monica City Council has proclaimed May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating this year’s theme, “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together.” Celebrate with events across the city: One Book, One Coast: “They Called…
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department will present the SMC Vocal Jazz Ensemble in a concert that blends Latin rhythms, R&B, and the energy of Swing and Bebop, all into one night. The performance will be held Friday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street (at…
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month 2026, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will light its iconic 90-foot-tall Pacific Wheel with a custom-designed lighting program on Friday, May 1 at sunset. The Ferris wheel display will showcase vibrant red colors, dynamic…
