The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. The long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge will break ground by the end of the year, following the construction contract approval at…
The following is a press release from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica Pier Corporation is thrilled to announce the grand finale of its popular Wellness & Waves series with a special UCLA Health Takeover on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8 a.m. to…
Welcome to the first and only issue of volume twenty of Swish, a periodical with recaps and photos of Santa Monica Family YMCA youth basketball games, and other pertinent info such as announcements and updates from the program. Last season,…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica joined 28 other local governments in a lawsuit filed Wednesday challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to impose unlawful and unrelated conditions on federal emergency and disaster…
The City of Santa Monica released the following statement yesterday regarding the federal shutdown: The city does not anticipate any disruptions to Santa Monica services or programs as a result of the current federal government shutdown. In anticipation of the potential shutdown,…
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The OPA newsletter has a new format for those that get it in their inbox. To subscribe, click here. Santa Monica Eyes Major Parks Expansion in New ‘City as Habitat’ Vision Plan: The city is moving to dramatically expand its…
Via the Friendly Road newsletter: Traveling from Santa Monica to SoFi Stadium has never been easier than with the newly improved Big Blue Bus Route 3 service on Lincoln Boulevard to the brand new LAX/Metro Transit Center! Departing every 10 minutes or better…
On Wednesday, October 1, enjoy FREE RIDES on Big Blue Bus in honor of the 8th annual California Clean Air Day! Reduce your carbon footprint and join a unified day of action. Take the Clean Air Day Pledge to abstain…
The following is a release from the Museum of Illusions Museum of Illusions, the largest growing museum chain in the world, is turning heads and bending realities as it enters the Los Angeles market this fall. The new location marks…
PA BEACH CLEAN-UP THIS SUNDAY: The event is 10AM until noon, we meet at Tower 26, Ocean Park Blvd at the beach, supplies are provided and there will be a Heal The Bay speaker to coordinate the cleanup. Parents, students,…
This reminder comes to us via the City of Santa Monica. A city of Santa Monica parking program, which permitted vehicles displaying a California Department of Motor Vehicles’ Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal to park free of charge at city-operated…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Top image of the Arcade facade, year unknwown. One of Southern California’s last true boardwalk arcades, Playland Arcade will celebrate its 71st anniversary this October, continuing its cherished legacy of family fun and seaside…
The following is a submission from the Spirit of Santa Monica. The above photo also provided by Spirit of Santa Monica. The Spirit of Santa Monica proudly presented Douglas Day 2025, a free community celebration honoring Santa Monica’s legacy of…
OPA Housing Committee Meeting Wednesday (9/24) 6 – 7:30pm @ Ocean Park Library: Feel free to show up or get more information by clicking here to email Robbie. Mishkon Welcomes you for the High Holy Days: The High Holy Days…
