The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica’s three miles of sprawling, sandy beaches remain open for recreation and non-water activities, which are not restricted by the recent Ocean Water Quality Advisory issued by the…
Sunday Main St. Farmers Market NEEDS Our Support! Last week was a VERY slow weekend and the farmers are really struggling with the loss of business since the fires. Please come out this Sunday and show your support! See you Sunday 8:30am – 1:30pm…
The following letter was sent to all SMMUSD Families and is reprinted here with permission We understand the concern and fear felt by our families and communities regarding the new administration’s action to overturn the sensitive locations policy that includes…
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Students from Santa Monica High School’s(Sa mohi) Engineering Academy claimed first place at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Invention Challenge on Dec. 6, 2024. Competing against 21 teams from Los Angeles and Orange…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The city of Santa Monica is seeking public participation in the planning and development of the Fiscal Year 2025-27 Operating Budget. Community members can share input via an online…
Feb 10 is Next OPA Monthly Meeting: Mark your calendars for dinner and socializing from 6:00 – 6:30pm and the meeting from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Main St. library. The agenda includes new Council-Member Ellis Raskin and setting the…
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…
