Lifestyle news for Santa Monica.
The following piece, written by Transportation Planner Jacqui Swartz ,was originally posted on the City of Santa Monica’s blog. This fall, try leaving the car behind for one trip, one commute or one day and discover a different way to…
A city that is responsive to complaints seems like a desirable standard to strive for. Who doesn’t like having their complaints addressed in a timely manner? This was the idea when Santa Monica contracted for a 311 system in 2018,…
In 2022, Santa Monica’s state senator Ben Allen passed a bill that granted cities authority to require new or renovated public toilet facilities within its jurisdiction to be designated as all-gender. The Cities of Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and West…
This Sunday, two Santa Monica traditions join forces when the Twilight Concert Series and Santa Monica COAST program a full day of car-free outdoor fun. COAST will open streets in Downtown Santa Monica to all road users for a day…
It’s already August, but it’s not too late to share my 5 resolutions for 2018 right? I invite you to join me in one or all of these in living the dream of the 2010s here in Santa Monica… 1.…
So say you’ve settled into your new digs in Santa Monica, or maybe you just need some new ideas for getting exercise. Luckily for you, Santa Monica is a great place to access affordable or no-cost options for getting active for…
Reposted from Raising Wilshire, the blog of former California Streets Initiative and Santa Monica Next Advisory Board member Sirinya Matute. Sirinya is a working mother living in Santa Monica. I’m going to let you in on a secret: Most of…
Throughout November, Kaiser Permanente is raising awareness about how to improve Youth Wellbeing as part of its “Wellbeing 365: Stress Less & Thrive” initiative in partnership with the city of Santa Monica. Through the partnership, which launched in September along with the…
SAMO SUMMER TEAMS WIN 3 OF 4 ON OPENING WEEKEND MAJORS COME BACK FROM DEEP HOLE TO WIN, MINORS ONLY TOE STUBBERS Summer league play is underway for four large Santa Monica based summer league youth basketball teams, which play…
The following is a letter sent by a recent Santa Monica resident to the City Council. It is reprinted here with his permission. Dear City Leaders, I am writing regarding the Downtown Specific Plan. Although prior engagements prevent me from…
This week, the free Twilight Concerts series at the Santa Monica Pier kicks off with Khalid and Bibi Bourelly and Sloan’s Ice Cream opens up on the Third Street Promenade. Twilight Pier Concerts Start On Thursday, 21-year-old German singer and…
Via city of Santa Monica press release. What’s more fun than summer at the Beach House? Do a lot or do a little! Get active: Try one of our summer-inspired classes! BOGAFiT on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15-8:15 p.m. is a dynamic way…
KIDS SWEEP PARENTS AGAIN, UPPER LEAGUES DO SAME TO LOWER DARKS TAKE LIGHTS IN 3 OUT OF 5 ALL STAR GAMES, LEGENDS WIN FIRST! SPRING LEAGUE AND YEAR ENDS, AWARDS BANQUETS BECKON The Major League Legends won their first game…
Via Santa Monica College press release. Don’t miss the free spectacular fireworks and entertainment of “Celebrate America” – Santa Monica College’s popular star-spangled salute to our nation’s independence – to be held Saturday, June 24. The celebration – the only…
The construction fencing may still be up, but three parklets are taking shape on Main Street in Santa Monica. At the corner of Ashland and Main Street, dark wooden benches are popping up in front of Finn McCool’s. The new seating…
