The following is a submission from the city. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved a Housing Trust Fund loan not to exceed $35.7 million to Community Corporation of Santa Monica, or CCSM, for rehabilitation of a 40-apartment rent-controlled community…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica’s 150th Anniversary celebration continues with Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic), a joyful, free, family-friendly afternoon in the heart of Tongva Park on…
Get ready to ride the steel wave of National Roller Coaster Day. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is offering $1 rides on its ocean-soaring West Coaster on Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow @pacpark…
OPA August 11 Monthly Meeting TONIGHT/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…
OPA August 11 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 submission and above photo is from the Pier Corporation. Start your weekend with movement, mindfulness, and ocean views as Wellness & Waves continues on the Santa Monica Pier each Saturday through October 11, 2025, from 8 to 10 a.m. each…
The following comes via the Santa Monica Conservancy. This Saturday, August 9th, Chez Jay celebrates its 66th Anniversary. This legacy business, located just off Route 66, is a designated Santa Monica Historic landmark and has held its place in the community as a “celebrity…
This newsletter came out yesterday and this copy has been lightly edited to remove events from last night. National Night Out (Tuesday 5:30 – 8:30pm): The annual community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Expect FREE music, food, and…
The following is a reminder from the City of Santa Monica. Beginning Sunday, Aug. 10, the city of Santa Monica Big Blue Bus will implement a series of service improvements designed to make riding easier, faster and more convenient for customers throughout…
Main St. Closed to Traffic THIS Sunday AM for Festival of Chariots Parade from Approx 10am-12pm Thank You AJA Vineyards for Joining OPA as a Gold Member!!! AJA Vineyards is proud to be Santa Monica’s first ever winery tasting room.…
The following is a submission from the Police Athletic League. You can support their work at the September 9th poker tournament Get more details, here. The Police Activities League (PAL) hosted its annual Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarship Fund recognition ceremony on the evening…
Thank You Ted Winterer for Upgrading Your OPA Membership to Gold!!! “Ted Winterer has lived with his family in Ocean Park for 25 years and was a founding member of OPA and its second president. That good trouble led to…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa monica. City Attorney Doug Sloan announced Thursday he will resign from his post effective Aug. 31. Sloan has served as Santa Monica’s city attorney since he was appointed by…
Below is the press release from the City of Santa Monica on the “point in time” homeless count from earlier this year. The Daily Press notes in its coverage that despite the rosy language, homelessness is up slightly when including…
OPA 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,…
