The following is a submission from Senator Ben Allen. Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) celebrated today’s passage and signing of a $2.5 billion wildfire relief package to boost recovery efforts in the wake of the LA Fires. “The long road…
Elaine Polachek Appointed Interim City Manager: Polachek previously served the city of Santa Monica in various roles for nearly two decades, most recently as Assistant City Manager from 2010-2017. More details here.SMFD Fire Chief Hallock Talks Courage, Calamity & Just How Close…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday announced that Elaine Polachek will serve as interim city manager, replacing outgoing City Manager David White during the national recruitment for a permanent…
The following is an email from SMMUSD Superintendent Antonio Shelton on how decisions are made around Air Quality. Superintendent’s Message: Air Quality Monitoring and Decisions Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students, and Community Members, We understand that some parents, staff and…
Looking to Help Fire Victims? Here are Some Options: Two Santa Monica Donation Centers: 1207 14th St. and 1538 Montana Ave. Donate new or gently worn men’s & children’s clothes (NO women’s clothes needed), Backpacks, Target gift cards, Socks, Charging cables &…
Last evening, the City of Santa Monica posted a video to its Twitter/X account with Mayor Lana Negrete addressing the state of the city. Next provides this transcript of the video for those preferring to read rather than watch or…
Yesterday’s OPA Newsletter has been lightly edited here to reflect news that broke after the newsletter was first published.Palisades Fire: For updated information about the Palisades Fire and evacuation notices, check the City of Santa Monica fire update website. Additional updates can be found…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The city of Santa Monica Monday announced easing of evacuations within city limits, following an aggressive fire response in the Mandeville Canyon area and increased containment of the Palisades…
The Palisades Fire, a devastating wildfire that has ravaged the Westside of Los Angeles, has caused immense destruction and loss. My heart goes out to all those impacted by this tragedy. However, as a trained urban planner who often thinks…
Santa Monica College (SMC) is holding a two-day Fire Support Resource Drive to aid students, employees, and members of the community affected by the recent catastrophic fires. The SMC Foundation will collect donations of food, clothing, hygiene products, baby supplies, blankets (any size), and other…
via the city: Due to the Palisades Fire and its impact on the Santa Monica community, the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study Pop-Up event at Douglas Park, originally scheduled this Saturday, January 11th from 10:00am to noon, will be postponed…
Via the Ocean Park Association. The city of Santa Monica has issued an evacuation order for all areas above San Vicente Boulevard and an evacuation warning for the area north of Montana Avenue in response to the Palisades Fire. Please…
The following is a press release from Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. Photo: Duncan Cumming Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath and Hilda L. Solis’ motion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through its food…
First OPA Meeting of 2025 is Today (Monday, Jan 6): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. This month’s meeting will be at the 2601 Main St. Library with food and mingling…
Welcome to the second issue of volume seventeen 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. This Fall season, the…
