OPA Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting link and here are some highlights:Councilmember Elect Dan Hall: Click here to watch him share his journey and goals. Jenny Rogers, Director Recreation & Parks: Click here to watch her share her history before coming to SaMo and her priorities.…
(This newsletter is lightly edited to remove events that happened yesterday, a non-publishing day for Santa Monica Next.) OPA Nov. 11 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month’s meeting is the last one of the year. It will be at the 2601…
The following is a press release from Downtown Santa Monica Inc. who also provided all images. As the holiday season approaches, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.) brings the holiday spirit to the downtown district with a series of community events. From…
OPA Nov. 11 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month’s meeting is the last one of the year. It will be at the 2601 Main St. Library starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting starting at…
OPA MEETING NEXT MONDAY Nov. 11: Our last meeting of the year is next Monday, Nov. 11. That meeting features Parks & Rec Director Jenny Rogers, OPA election details, and more! Hope to see you at the Main St. library…
The following is a press release from Santa Monica College. Santa Monica College (SMC) architecture and interior architectural design (IArc) students won a “Special Recognition Award” at the annual Barbara G. Laurie (BGL) Student Design Competition hosted by National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). SMC…
Main Street HOWL-O-WEEN Event & Pet Costume Contest (Saturday 3-6pm): Enjoy a spooktacular afternoon at the annual Main St. HOWL-O-WEEN event. Dress up your furry friend in their best costume and enter the Costume Contest for a chance to win some fang-tastic…
The following is a notice from SMPD. The Santa Monica Police Department is seeking assistance from the public regarding a fatal DUI incident on October 17, where a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on the beach near…
The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Conservancy. The Women Who Pioneered Aviation History at the Santa Monica Airport Last month, we celebrated Douglas Day, commemorating the centennial of the first flight around the world. This milestone reminds…
OPA & Main St. Calendar This Week: Looking for 2025 OPA Board Nominations: Nov. 8 is the deadline for 2024 OPA Board Nominations: Reply to this email asap if you’re interested in joining the board and want to learn more…
The following first appeared at the City of Santa Monica blog. The Housing and Human Services Department has been hard at work with all other city departments on a citywide Homelessness Strategic Plan, or HSP, that will set clear policy…
The Election is Over … For Nov. 2 Howl-O-Ween Movie: The voting was super tight between Beetlejuice, Coco, and the original Ghostbusters (1984). After multiple hand recounts, Ghostbusters has been officially certified as the winner! Lincoln Middle School Madrigals will…
The following article was first published at the Santa Monica Conservancy. City Council members make crucial decisions on landmark nominations, zoning constraints and incentives, and other matters affecting our cultural resources. To help our members and friends evaluate the candidates’…
Upcoming OPA Calendar: Vote on Movie for Annual Howl-O-Ween Event: Main Street’s Howl-O-Ween event is back on Saturday, Nov. 2! CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE MOVIE The Miramar Redevelopment Project Moves Forward: On Monday, 10/14, it received its Certificate…
The following is a press release from SMC and the SMPD. Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has confirmed that Santa Monica College (SMC) Custodial Operations Manager Felicia Hudson (age 54) of Newman, Georgia was fatally injured following a shooting that occurred at the SMC Center for…
