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This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the responses to their questionnaires for all four city elections: City Council. School Board, College Board, and...

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Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Colorado Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Appear Complete

All photos: Joe LintonSanta Monica is installing concrete-curb-protected bike lanes...

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Here’s What the Five Candidates for Rent Control Board Said When Asked What Issues Define Their Campaign

This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the responses to their questionnaires for all four city elections: City Council. School Board, College Board,...

City Seeking New Members for new Restorative Justice Commission

Santa Monica is now accepting applications for the city’s...

Kool Happenings: The Face That Launched a Thousand Quips and The Devil Wears Nada

I could see that people all around the world...

Legislators Urge Newsom to Restore Transit Funding as Budget Negotiations Continue

A coalition of 28 California legislators is calling on...

Council Asks for More Time to Consider Changes to How Meetings Will Be Conducted

It's no secret that City Council meetings are long....

Santa Monica Secures $10.5 Million for “Great Park” Planning and Development

The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday night to...

Santa Monica Changes Map on Neighborhood Website, the Facts Behind the Conspiracy

Image: The "new map" on the city's website showing...

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5 Mid-Summer Resolutions for Living the Dream in Santa Monica

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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...

SMC Announces June Concert Schedule: Jazz Vocal, Symphony, Musical Theatre, and More

Via press release: The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased...