Sirinya Matute

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Sirinya Matute is a Santa Monica-based urbanist, writer, and full-time working mother. She began her writing career at LA Parent magazine, and has contributed to Santa Monica Next, Streetsblog LA, and The Source, the official blog of LA Metro. In her free time, Sirinya is active in her PTA.

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How To Get Fit (Or Stay Fit) on a Budget

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Sirinya Matute - July 29, 2018

So say you've settled into your new digs in Santa Monica, or maybe you just need some new ideas for getting exercise. Luckily for...

A primer to buying baby and toddler clothes on a budget in Santa Monica

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Sirinya Matute - May 8, 2018

Reposted from Raising Wilshire, the blog of former California Streets Initiative and Santa Monica Next Advisory Board member Sirinya Matute. Sirinya is a working...

How to find the rent-controlled apartment of your dreams

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Sirinya Matute - December 25, 2016

Republished September 13, 2022To our great happiness we learned that our explainer on how to find a rent controlled apartment remains a frequently-visited page...

Why I’m staying in Santa Monica

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Sirinya Matute - January 29, 2014

(This is the second in the second "Santa Monica Next Salon" on why people choose to live in Santa Monica. In Part I, Jasneet Baines...

What If They Were Just One Hour?

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Sirinya Matute - November 25, 2013

(This is the second installment of our first Santa Monica Next Salon, aimed at discussing how to get the younger generations more involved in...

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Exclusive articles:

Kool Happenings: Stranger In A Strange Land

Fair Housing Symposium and student poster contest winners commemorate Fair Housing Month

OPA Update 4/24/25: OPA Spring Mixer Wednesday 4/30, Final Weekend to Take SaMo Airport Survey, Multiple Spring Festivals, & Other Things To Do This...

Fair Housing Symposium and student poster contest winners commemorate Fair Housing Month

OPA Update 4/24/25: OPA Spring Mixer Wednesday 4/30, Final Weekend to Take SaMo Airport Survey, Multiple Spring Festivals, & Other Things To Do This...

Council Members Unsure of an Amendment to State Legislation on Housing

Bruce Lurie Gallery Launches Build 4ward, a New Event Series Focused on Rebuilding the Pacific Palisades Through Art and Design

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