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“No Kings” Protest Planned for Santa Monica This Weekend; City Issues Safety Guidance

A national day of protest will come to Santa Monica this weekend, as local organizers plan a “No Kings” rally along the city’s iconic coastline. The...

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Council Clarifies Its Direction for the Neighborhood Association Grant Program

(Damien Newton contributed background information for this article.) The city...

Santa Monica Approves Slate of “Business-Friendly Initiatives”

The City gives its official update on the Realignment...

John Adams Middle School Named 2026 California Distinguished School

The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified...

SMC Corsair, Journalism Students Earn 23 National and Statewide Awards & Honors

The following is a submission from SMC. Lead Photo...

Santa Monica Airport Park Planning Gets Funding Boost

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space...

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Supes Approve Bi-Partisan Motion to Reform Mental Health in County’s Homeless Response

The following is a press release from Supervisor Horvath's...

LA Plans Bike Improvements for Westside Streets and Other Updates on LA Bike Projects

This story is a lightly edited version of one...

CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don’t Create New Nuisance Ones

Earlier this week, Streetsblog reported on Assembly Bill 1942, also...

New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates

California lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 1942, also known as...

Winners and Losers in California’s VMT-Based CEQA System

(Sean Noonan is an environmental planner. He also teaches...

L.A. Seeks Input on Proposed Speed Camera Locations

The L.A. City Department of Transportation shared proposed locations for...
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Help Send All Samohi Students to Prom

The following is a notice sent from SMMUSD. Prom season...

Santa Monica College to Stage “Noises Off” March 27-April 5

The following is a submission from SMC. The Santa Monica College...
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On No Kings Day, Ferris Wheel Will Go Dark for “Biggest Hour for Earth” in the Evening

The following is a submission by the Pier Corporation. On Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m. local time, Earth Hour, one of the largest global environmental movements...

BBB Reminder: Service Changes on April 5th

From the Big Blue Bus: Beginning Sunday, April 5, new...

Santa Monica Could Use This One Trick to Increase Density Near Transit Stops

New research and story maps from UCLA's Institute of...

Community Mapping creates guiding principles for Santa Monica Public Library’s future

The following is a press release from the City...

SMC Symphony Orchestra Performs March 28: Evening of Music Features Program with Something for Everyone

The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department will presentan evening of...

Pacifica Christian Soccer Season Ends with Division Championship, Win in State Tournament

The following is a lightly edited story first printed...

Westside Cities Advance Bus Lane Plan Ahead of 2028 Olympics

A coalition of Westside cities is moving forward with...

Santa Monica Selects Jay Baldwin as Poet Laureate

The Santa Monica City Council has confirmed Jay Baldwin...

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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...

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...