The following post was written by Mia Silver, SMDOT Traffic Engineer, and first appeared on the city’s website. You may have noticed a subtle shift on the streets of Santa Monica over the last few months. The speed limit adjustments…
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier’s Ferris wheel will ring in the New Year with a dazzling display of “Happy New Year” in 16 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, German, French, and Japanese. The animated messages will light up the…
There will be no OPA Update on Thursday due to the holiday. Hope you have an amazing New Years! Consider OPA for End of Year Charitable Giving: We’re proud of the year we’ve had that included multiple “Open Main St.” street closure festivals, our 4th of July Parade, publishing…
The seventh annual Polar Bear Plunge is set for Saturday, Jan. 4, an opportunity for community members of all ages to dive into the new year and enjoy family-friendly activities with this fun Santa Monica tradition. The day starts at…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. A new diversion program will become reality in Santa Monica this spring, following the approval of several contracts and agreements by the City Council Tuesday. Through the SaMo Bridge…
Consider OPA for End of Year Charitable Giving: We’re proud of the year we’ve had that included multiple “Open Main St.” street closure festivals, our 4th of July Parade, publishing about 100 newsletters, expanding our newsletter reach to nearly 2200 community members, advocating to the city on…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved agreements with Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, or HCHC, to develop 130 affordable apartments, including 40 supportive housing apartments with onsite case…
The city of Santa Monica will hold a special ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, to unveil a plaque in honor of Lloyd C. Allen’s legacy of advocacy and public service in Santa Monica. The ceremony will be held starting…
The following is a newsletter from the Ocean Park Association. SMPD Conducting DUI Patrols on Dec. 20: This SMPD blog post details the operation scheduled from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD Recap Dec. 7 –…
This article is a submission by Santa Monica College. According to 2023-2024 data released by the University of California (UC) Information Center, Santa Monica College (SMC) transferred more students to the UC system than any other California community college—for 34 consecutive years now. SMC sent 983 students…
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Board of Trustees invites applications for a vacancy following the election of trustee Barry Snell to the Santa Monica City Council. The selected candidate will fill the vacant seat until the next regularly scheduled Board election in November 2026 when a…
The following is a submission from Pier Communications. Pacific Park presents “Cheer On The Pier,” with the arrival of Surfing Santa to the Santa Monica Pier just in time for the last Locals’ Night event featuring holiday-themed fun, winter wonders and a…
The following was first posted by Santa Monica DOT. The Santa Monica Department of Transportation, or DOT, Annual Report is here! The report covers DOT’s accomplishments over fiscal year 2023-2024 and is packed with highlights showcasing how we’re shaping a…
OPA 2025 Board Election Results: Congrats to Chris Morgan, Ian Novos, Jeff Fleming, John Prindle, Judy Abdo, Kelly Martin, Patty Tann, Sean Besser, and Tony Dimond. Learn more about them here. Hope to see everyone at our first meeting of…
Last Chance to Vote in OPA 2025 Board Election: Dues-paying OPA members should have received their ballots on-line Monday night for the 2025 Board Election. Voting closes Friday 5pm. Click here to join or renew your membership today. Four New Councilmembers Installed, Lana Negrete is Mayor, & Caroline Torosis is Mayor Pro Tem: “At…
