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Twenty Locally Owned Businesses Receive the City’s First Small Business Microgrants
Every week, Next republishes a piece by City Manager Oliver Chi from his newsletter. Thanks to the funding support provided by the City Council, we’re excited to share that our Economic Development team recently…
OPA Update 11/2/26: Election Day Tuesday, La Diperie Now Open, El Niño Prep Tips, & Things To Do This Week
NEXT OPA MEETING (Monday, Nov. 9): We are planning an in-depth discussion of the history and potential for the city to develop the Main St. parking lots for our November 9 meeting. Jing Yeo…
Would Ending Seasonal Clock Changes Make Streets Safer for People Outside Cars?
Santa Monica Airport Park Plan Advances to Next Phase of Community Input
The Ministry of Truthyness and The Doo Dah Peace Prize
Santa Monica prepares for El Niño Winter Season, Proclaims Local Emergency
SMMUSD Board of Education Meeting Summary: October 29, 2026
Santa Monica City Council Meeting Summary: October 27, 2026
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Letter to the Editor: Save Main Street Responds to Last Week’s Article
Santa Monica Council Upzones 89 Pico Parcels to Limit SB 79 Development, Leaves Door Open to Narrower Plan
City’s First Renter Aid Application Window Closes with 876 Applications
SB 79 Community Information Meeting Set for Tomorrow, August 25. Council Action to Follow on 9/8
