“Celebrate America” Festival and Fireworks Show at Santa Monica College June 24
Via Santa Monica College press release.
Don't miss the free spectacular fireworks and entertainment of “Celebrate America” – Santa Monica College’s popular star-spangled salute to our nation’s independence – to be held Saturday, June 24.
The...
Santa Monica College Corsairs Women’s Tennis Team Excels at Ojai Tournament
Via Santa Monica College press release.
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs Women's Tennis Team won the Women's Community College Team Trophy at the 117th Annual Ojai Tennis Tournament held April 27-30. Glendale College and...
Santa Monica City Council Takes Steps to Shorten Runway at Airport, Adopts Resolution to...
Via the city of Santa Monica.
At its meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, the Santa Monica City Council approved a contract to begin the design phase of work to shorten the runway at Santa...
Santa Monica High School Tackles Relevant Race Issues in ‘Zoot Suit’
Via Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District press release.
Times change, but sometimes the headlines don’t. Luis Valdez’s groundbreaking play set on the streets of East Los Angeles depicts the lives of Mexican American youth who...
Santa Monica Kids Are Soccer Champs
Via Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District press release.
Santa Monica Saints Girls U9 Extra (AYSO Region 20) won the Area 1P Championship Sectional Playoffs in Riverside last weekend.
Two games, both 6-0 shutouts.
The team includes students...
Santa Monica Calls for Volunteer Tutors for New Program at Virginia Avenue Park Library
Via city of Santa Monica press release.
The Pico Branch Library is calling all book worms, science geeks, high school honor roll-ees, or anyone with time and a passion for learning to share their knowledge...
BREAKING: Santa Monica Reaches Agreement with FAA to Close Airport by 2028
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Via the City of Santa Monica.
On Saturday, January 28, 2017, Santa Monica City Council announced an agreement with the U.S. federal government on the closure of Santa Monica Airport. The agreement ends...
City Council Adopts Priorities and Provides Direction for 2023-2025 Biennial Budget Process
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica.
On Saturday, the Santa Monica City Council held a special session to set council priorities for the next two years to guide the development of the...
Santa Monica College Celebrates Black History Month
Via Santa Monica College.
Santa Monica College is proud to present a trio of free events in February honoring Black History Month. The events – which include a “Trial by Jury” presentation and informative talks...
Santa Monica College Receives $2 Million State Award for Innovation in Higher Education
Via Santa Monica College press release.
Santa Monica College (SMC) is pleased to announce that—in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU)—it has won a $2 million Award for Innovation in Higher Education to develop innovative...
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities in Santa Monica
Via city of Santa Monica website.
Santa Monica is home to many nonprofit organizations that work year-round to provide food and services to our most vulnerable residents. As we head into the holiday season, consider...
BikeLA Report Analyzes 2022 L.A. County Cyclist Deaths
This story first appeared at Streetsblog Los Angeles.
Yesterday, BikeLA released its 2023 Bicycle Safety Report, which features a deep dive into the causes of the 26 cyclist fatalities on L.A. County roadways in the...
A Message from New Santa Monica-Malibu Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati
The following is a press release sent out by Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District officials.
Dear Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District students, staff, parents and communities:
I am humbled and delighted to join you as your...
Fatal Shooting in Aboard a Party Bus in Downtown Santa Monica
Via SMPD press release.
This morning at about 12:58 a.m., officers responded to Ocean Avenue and Colorado Blvd. regarding possible shots fired. Officers arrived in the area and discovered a shooting had occurred with a...
Santa Monica Police Department to Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs Saturday
Via SMPD press release.
This Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Santa Monica Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 14th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse...