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…
FIRST OPA Monthly Meeting of the Year Next Monday (Jan 12): 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…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Image via AirBNB, does not necesarily reflect image of property named in lawsuit. The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office Consumer Protection Unit has filed a lawsuit against the landlords of more than 25 rent-controlled…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Image via Project Lift. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved the launch of one of the largest locally funded restorative justice initiatives of its kind, establishing a $3.5 million Restorative Justice Fund and a new…
Spotlight: Dylan Sohngen (owner of OPA member Aqua Surf) shared some love for Haque’s Bodega on 4th St.: “What would we do without Haque’s!? They always have treats for the neighborhood dogs, are so nice and it’s great seeing friends on…
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