The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. This holiday season, the Santa Monica Pier will sparkle with festive cheer, creative spirit, and community joy as “Holiday Cheer on the Pier” returns for a final magical evening on Thursday, December 18—offering…
The following submission, and both renderings, come from the City of Santa Monica. Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge. Construction crews are mobilizing onsite and staging equipment this…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is lighting up the season with a dazzling holiday show on its world-famous Pacific Wheel. The 90-foot-tall Ferris wheel will sparkle with brilliant patterns…
The following story, and photo, were provided by SMC. Santa Monica College (SMC) has maintained a streak as the No.1 transfer college to the University of California (UC) system for 35 straight years, per 2024-2025 transfer data released by the UC Information Center. SMC sent…
The following is the first speech given by Mayor Caroline Torosis moments after her swearing in ceremony last night, Tuesday, December 9. The video begins at the start of her speech. A transcript follows. Thank you colleagues. Thank you former…
The following was originally posted by the City of Santa Monica. The holidays have officially arrived in Santa Monica—lights are twinkling, storefronts are buzzing, and our streets are filled with shoppers, visitors, and neighbors enjoying the season. With all that…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Applications opened this week for the city’s new Renter’s Energy and Cooling/Heating (REACH) Program, which provides free portable heat pump HVAC units and other energy-efficient appliances to improve indoor…
The City Attorney’s Office and Rent Control Board invite Santa Monica landlords, tenants, property managers, service providers, and community partners to attend the annual Landlord/Tenant Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Main Public Library’s…
The following is a submission from SMC. Singers: August Vargas and Ziare Rene. (Photo by Ed Gandera). The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased to present the SMC Voice Showcase, an evening concert featuring a selection of talented SMC voice students performing…
OPA Holiday Party Details Mark your calendar to join us the Edgemar Restaurant THIS Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Click here to add the holiday party to your calendar. Apps and soda and one drink are free for OPA members and $10…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. This holiday season, the Santa Monica Pier will sparkle with festive cheer, creative spirit, and community joy as “Holiday Cheer on the Pier” returns for three magical Thursdays—December 4, 11, and 18—offering free, all-ages programming…
The following is a submission from SMC. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department will present an unforgettable afternoon of orchestral music with the Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra, led by Conductor Mercedes Juan Musotto. The program features Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia by Aram Khachaturian, Carmen Suite No.…
The following is a very lightly edited submission from the Santa Monica Conservancy. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) and the Santa Monica Conservancy invite the public to an open house on Wednesday, December 3, from 4 to 6 p.m., celebrating the restoration of art and…
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Photo: The finalists from SMMUSD with teachers and staff. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) is thrilled to congratulate five National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and 29 Commended Students who have been recognized…
The following is a press release from the Pier Corporation. Next will be on break until next week. For the week of Thanksgiving, nighttime visitors to the Santa Monica Pier can enjoy Pacific Park’s seasonal salute to the holiday with…
