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…
OPA Board Member Spotlight – Andrew Lee: Andrew moved to Santa Monica with his wife, Elizabeth, in 2022. They had spent the previous two years living nomadically throughout the United States, trying to figure out where they wanted to plant roots.…
Thank You Beach House Cowork for Joining OPA as a “Gold Business Member”! Beach House Cowork offers a bright, laid-back workspace for freelancers, remote workers, and small teams who want productivity without sacrificing coastal vibes. With modern amenities, natural light,…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will light up its iconic Ferris wheel to celebrate the “Year of the Horse” with a dazzling 90-foot-tall “Lunar New Year” display. The celebration will feature an…
The following is a press release from Santa Monica College. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Dance Department will hold its Spring 2026 Meet and Greet Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in SMC Core Performance Center 310, locatedon the SMC Main Campus(1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica).…
Thank You SMTT for Joining OPA as a “Gold Business Member”!Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Santa Monica, dedicated to promoting the city as a world-class coastal destination while supporting…
The following is via the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Fire Department launched a new, in-house Ambulance Operator Program on Feb. 1, part of the ongoing implementation of the city’s two-year strategic Realignment Plan. The Ambulance Operator Program…
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026⏰ 4:30 PM📍 Santa Monica Pier💲 $45 entry fee (Free for youth and active military – registration required) Lace up and join us for the 6th Annual Rick Crocker 5K Challenge in support of the Santa…
City staff and Santa Monica Spoke will host a free community bike ride on Sunday, Feb. 15, offering residents a firsthand look at recent First/Last Mile safety improvements in the Bergamot Area. The event begins at 9 a.m. at Ishihara…
OPA Monthly Meeting Tonight/Monday (Feb. 9): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. As part of the Pier Bridge Replacement Project, construction crews will temporarily close the Moomat Ahiko Way off-ramp from southbound Pacific Coast Highway from Feb. 9 through Feb. 27…
