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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…
OPA published their newsletter yesterday after we published Santa Monica Next for the day. The newsletter has been edited to remove events that have already happened. OPA Housing Committee Meeting Next Wedneday (9/24) 6 – 7:30pm @ Ocean Park Library:…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica Pier honors the life and legacy of Robert Redford, who passed away on September 16 at the age of 89. Born in Santa Monica in 1936, Redford was widely…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Santa Monica’s iconic Locals’ Night series is back! The first event of the new season takes place Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 3:30 to 10 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring a lively…
The following article was submitted by SMMUSD. Malibu High School (MHS) and Santa Monica High School (Samohi) have been recognized among the nation’s best in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, which evaluated nearly 18,000…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday appointed Chief Deputy City Attorney Heidi von Tongeln as interim city attorney, replacing outgoing City Attorney Doug Sloan. Von Tongeln has nearly 20…
