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Final “Locals Only” Night of the Year, Rick Crocker Run on Thurs, 5/15 at the Pier
The following is a submission from the Pier Corp.The Santa Monica Pier closes out the 2024–25 Locals’ Night seasonwith a high-energy evening of live music, dancing, shopping,...
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SMC Seeks Applicants for Bond Oversight Committee
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College....
OPA Update 5/8/25: OPA May 12 Monthly Meeting This Monday, Mother’s Day Events, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
Main St. Closure This Weekend: "Jane’s Main Street Mile"...
Kool Happenings: Posse Comitatus Shrinking
The current resident of the Oval Office has been...
Sustainable Works Announces Winners for 17th Annual Sustainable Santa Monica Student Poster Contest
The city of Santa Monica, in partnership with nonprofit...
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Update on Housing and Transportation Bills Moving in the State Legislature
This article also appears at Streetsblog Los Angeles.Readers of...
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For the First Time in Years, Fun Is on the Agenda at City Council
Image: Oktoberfest on Front Street, the first event in...
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Update on Housing and Transportation Bills Moving in the State Legislature
This article also appears at Streetsblog Los Angeles.Readers of...
Congress Declares War on State’s Clean Air Efforts
This week, a bi-partisan coalition of the United States...
Fate of Zbur’s Quick-Build Bill in Suspense
This piece also appears at Calbike.CalBike’s two priority bills will...
The California E-Bike Incentive Project’s Website Crashed Last Night – No Vouchers Distributed
“If they were actively trying to sabotage the program,...
California Will Open Its E-Bike Voucher Portal Again on 4/29
The Air Resources Board's long-delayed and controversial e-bike voucher program will be opening...
Wiener’s Legislation to Streamline Permitting for Transit Projects Advances
This story also appears at Streetsblog California. Photo: Senator...
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Final “Locals Only” Night of the Year, Rick Crocker Run on Thurs, 5/15 at the Pier
The following is a submission from the Pier Corp.The...
OPA Update 5/8/25: OPA May 12 Monthly Meeting This Monday, Mother’s Day Events, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
Main St. Closure This Weekend: "Jane’s Main Street Mile"...
Support Mental Health Awareness Month with a Benefit at the Pier This Thursday at 6
Contemporary lifestyle brand Madhappy will host “Madhappy and Friends,” a one-night-only benefit...
The Mexican Flag Will Fly at the Ferris Wheel to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
The following is a submission from Pier Communications.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FESd93Yb0pEPacific Park...
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Final “Locals Only” Night of the Year, Rick Crocker Run on Thurs, 5/15 at the Pier
The following is a submission from the Pier Corp.The Santa Monica Pier closes out the 2024–25 Locals’ Night seasonwith a high-energy evening of live music, dancing,...
SMC Seeks Applicants for Bond Oversight Committee
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College....
OPA Update 5/8/25: OPA May 12 Monthly Meeting This Monday, Mother’s Day Events, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
Main St. Closure This Weekend: "Jane’s Main Street Mile"...
Kool Happenings: Posse Comitatus Shrinking
The current resident of the Oval Office has been...
Sustainable Works Announces Winners for 17th Annual Sustainable Santa Monica Student Poster Contest
The city of Santa Monica, in partnership with nonprofit...
Update on Housing and Transportation Bills Moving in the State Legislature
This article also appears at Streetsblog Los Angeles.Readers of...
For the First Time in Years, Fun Is on the Agenda at City Council
Image: Oktoberfest on Front Street, the first event in...
SMC Architecture Students Win Two Major Awards at Cal Poly SLO Design Village Competition
Santa Monica College (SMC) architecture students won two awards at the 50th Annual...
Support Mental Health Awareness Month with a Benefit at the Pier This Thursday at 6
Contemporary lifestyle brand Madhappy will host “Madhappy and Friends,” a one-night-only benefit...
The Mexican Flag Will Fly at the Ferris Wheel to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
The following is a submission from Pier Communications.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FESd93Yb0pEPacific Park...
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5 Mid-Summer Resolutions for Living the Dream in Santa Monica
It's already August, but it's not too late to...
Next Wednesday: Indigenous Artists Reinforce History and Presence at Tongva Park
Via Press Release:
WHEN: Wednesday, May 30, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Tongva...
Santa Monica’s Past and Present Urban Designs Collide at Santa Monica History Museum. Book Signing Tomorrow Night
The Santa Monica History Museum opened a new exhibit...
SMC Announces June Concert Schedule: Jazz Vocal, Symphony, Musical Theatre, and More
Via press release:
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased...
Pictures: Santa Monica Celebrates Día de los Muertos
For the sixth year running, Santa Monica celebrated Día de...