The following is a submission from the Pier Commission. The Santa Monica Pier turns up the volume on Thursday, March 19, as “Locals’ Night” returns with a powerful celebration of Los Angeles hip-hop culture, live music, art, classic cars, and community…
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…
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Rendering Above: DSK Architects. Picture Below: SMMUSD. Roosevelt Elementary marked a major construction milestone Feb. 23 with a topping off ceremony to celebrate the placement of the final beam atop its new library…
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…
The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Dem Club. The Santa Monica Democratic Club will host its fundraising gala, the Sammy Awards, now in its third year, on March 15, 2026, bringing together elected officials, grassroots leaders, labor…
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! …
Spring Fling on Montana Avenue11:00 AM – 6:00 PMMontana Avenue Spring has arrived and Montana Avenue is ready to celebrate! Join neighbors, friends, and visitors for a festive Spring Fling filled with shopping, strolling, and community vibes. Visit the official…
The following letter to the community is part of The Wave newsletter sent to SMMUSD faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders. For more details, past issues, or to sign-up, visit The Wave’s official website. As February comes to a close,…
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…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica The city of Santa Monica is inviting residents to apply for the new One SaMo People’s Academy, a six-week course offering an inside look at city operations, priorities and civic engagement opportunities. The program aims…
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…
Image and story below provided by SMC. Santa Monica College (SMC)—a longstanding Hispanic-Serving Institution—has also become a designated California Black-Serving Institution. The state’s Governing Board for Black-Serving Institutions named SMC among 31 higher education institutions throughout California to receive the designation— including the University of…
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…
The Santa Monica Great Park Coalition is partnering with the Verdant Venice Group to host a community workshop focused on stormwater, watershed health, and climate resilience. Titled “Water is Life,” the event will take place on Wednesday, February 25, from…
The following is a submission from Ben Allen. Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) applauded the unveiling of a significant expansion to the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide more financial relief to more homeowners impacted by the LA Fires. “The financial burdens of recovering and…
