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Chi: Santa Monica Set to Become First Jurisdiction to Launch Automated Bike Lane Enforcement
Every week we pick a story or two from the City Manager's newsletter to highlight. The City is advancing its work to become the first jurisdiction...
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OPA Update 3/16/26: Airport Conversion Project Moves into Next Phase, City Appoints Heidi Von Tongeln City Attorney & Things To Do This Week
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March 16, 2026
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The Santa Monica City Council has confirmed Jay Baldwin...
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March 13, 2026
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In the story of Pinocchio, written in the 1880s...
City Attorney Obtains Judgments and Injunctions Against Landlords in Tenant Relocation
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March 13, 2026
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The following is a submission from the City of...
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Shamrocks in the Sky: Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel Glows Green for St. Patrick’s Day
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific...
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Kool Happenings: AI…Not A Real Boy
Sheila Kuehl
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March 13, 2026
Gruber: Say no to ballot box planning (and support a Great Park to replace Santa Monica Airport)
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Kool Happenings: The Art of Distraction
Sheila Kuehl
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March 6, 2026
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LA Plans Bike Improvements for Westside Streets and Other Updates on LA Bike Projects
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March 10, 2026
This story is a lightly edited version of one...
Metro D Line Subway Extension Will Open Friday May 8
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February 27, 2026
Metro will open four new miles of D Line...
New Legislation, Backed by Bike Safety Groups, Proposed to Regulate E-Motos/E-Bikes
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February 24, 2026
Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-SD) has introduced Senate Bill 1167, legislation...
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February 20, 2026
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March 16, 2026
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March 13, 2026
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific...
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March 12, 2026
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department Faculty is pleased to...
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Chi: Santa Monica Set to Become First Jurisdiction to Launch Automated Bike Lane Enforcement
Mobility
Oliver Chi
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March 16, 2026
Every week we pick a story or two from the City Manager's newsletter to highlight. The City is advancing its work to become the first...
OPA Update 3/16/26: Airport Conversion Project Moves into Next Phase, City Appoints Heidi Von Tongeln City Attorney & Things To Do This Week
Damien Newton
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March 16, 2026
OPA Board Member Spotlight - Tess Nelson: After serving as...
Santa Monica Selects Jay Baldwin as Poet Laureate
Damien Newton
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March 16, 2026
The Santa Monica City Council has confirmed Jay Baldwin...
Kool Happenings: AI…Not A Real Boy
Sheila Kuehl
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March 13, 2026
In the story of Pinocchio, written in the 1880s...
City Attorney Obtains Judgments and Injunctions Against Landlords in Tenant Relocation
S.M. Next
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March 13, 2026
The following is a submission from the City of...
Shamrocks in the Sky: Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel Glows Green for St. Patrick’s Day
S.M. Next
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March 13, 2026
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific...
Eyes on the Street: Red Bus Lanes on Broadway
Damien Newton
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March 12, 2026
Eagle-eyed reader Eli Gill sends another picture of modern...
SMC Music Department Faculty Presents “YAS, QUEEN!” March 27
S.M. Next
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March 12, 2026
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department Faculty is pleased to...
OPA Update 3/12/26: OPA March Monthly Meeting Recap, SaMo Retail Market Showing Signs of Rebound, Most Loved Business Voting Closes this Friday, & Other...
Ocean Park Association
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March 12, 2026
OPA March Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting...
City Removes the Interim Tag, Appoints Von Tongeln City Attorney
Damien Newton
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March 11, 2026
The Santa Monica City Council voted at their 2/298...
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August 1, 2018
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It's already August, but it's not too late to...
Next Wednesday: Indigenous Artists Reinforce History and Presence at Tongva Park
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May 25, 2018
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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
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May 23, 2018
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The Santa Monica History Museum opened a new exhibit...
SMC Announces June Concert Schedule: Jazz Vocal, Symphony, Musical Theatre, and More
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May 22, 2018
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Via press release: The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased...