SB 79 Passes: “Senate Bill 79, authored by San Francisco Democrat Sen. Scott Wiener, would “upzone” neighborhoods immediately surrounding train, light rail and subway stations in many of the state’s most populous metro areas. That means apartment developers will be…
“There he goes again,” as former President Ronald Reagan liked to say to his opponent, Jimmy Carter. Yet again, the current white house resident has posted a selfie in costume, this time posing as the demented Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Guests to the all-new “Funhouse at Pacific Park” will explore a lost world of spooky, chilling, and haunting experiences. The legendary “Toonerville Funhouse” appeared in two eras of Santa Monica amusement history –…
The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Consercancy. The Santa Monica Conservancy is looking for volunteers to tell the stories of Santa Monica’s most iconic and beloved sites in celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary. Volunteer opportunities range from conducting guided…
This Saturday morning (details below), the Los Angeles Vision Walk, a 5K walk benefitting the Foundation Fighting Blindness, will take off from Crescent Bay Park. The stroll along the beach path will head north, cut under the pier, before turning…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved the city’s first-ever Aging and Disability Action Plan, a three-year roadmap to improve community livability for older adults, people with disabilities and…
Thank You Alfalfa for Joining OPA as a Gold Member!!! “Alfalfa is a California-inspired eatery, serving high-end salads, nourishing plates, and gluten-free desserts. Our mission is to inspire joy through balance. With bi-coastal locations, we bring an ingredient-driven approach to…
Photo: Mia Kondratyeva, Chloe Scofield, and Kay Roberts. Photo by Robert Clark This past month, during the halftime of the Platinum game on 8/23/25 of the 2025 Summer youth basketball season, the 2024-25 Santa Monica Family YMCA Player of the…
OPA Sept 8 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month’s meeting will be at the Ocean Park Library (@ 2601 Main St.) starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Here’s the zoom link and here’s…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office Consumer Protection Unit has filed a lawsuit against the landlord of a rent-controlled property, alleging violations of local housing discrimination law. In the…
From world-class art to luxury getaways and once-in-a-lifetime Pier experiences, the silent and online auction at “A PIERfect Benefit” promises something for everyone who wants to support the Santa Monica Pier Corporation’s first-ever fundraising event on Saturday, September 6, from 3:30–7:30…
The following is a release from SMC. Photo Caption: Behind the scenes shots from SMC student films that recently played at the Oscar-qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival. MovieMaker magazine has once again named Santa Monica College (SMC) one of the best film…
“Nurturing Masculinities” — Part of FotoSoCal by CuratorLove — on Display Through Nov. 7 The following is a submission from SMC. Photo Caption: “Planes pa’ los pollos hacen gallos finos No. 10” is one of the visual works in photographer…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The city of Santa Monica invites the community to the annual Virginia Avenue Park Open House and Resource Fair on Friday, Sept. 5, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This free event is…
The following post, by Peter Roquemore, Sustainability Analyst for the city, first appeared at the City of Santa Monica website. In July, Santa Monica’s E-Bike Voucher Program celebrated one year of reducing congestion on our roadways, making alternative forms of…
