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John Adams Middle School Student Earns Top Honors in Elks LodgeWriting Competitions

Daniela Kadish, a seventh-grade student at John Adams Middle School, stands with Elks Lodge representatives after earning first and second place in two writing competitions.

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Bill to Exempt Metro from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate.

Southern California city leaders are pushing for SB 1361, which would essentially carve L.A. County out from last year's pro-transit-oriented housing legislation SB 79

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Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Monica Pier!

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Celebrate Earth Day with the Big Blue Bus - Free Rides on Wednesday

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OPA Update 4/20/26: Approves Framework for Major Events Tied to World Cup & Olympics, FREE Heavy Handed Burgers Today, Earth Day Activities, & Other Things To Do This Week

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Take a ride or walk on Santa Monica’s “MANGo” Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway

Torosis also said she hopes for “Lasting improvements for the residents here,” and stated, “I would encourage us to continue thinking about legacy, and I think this is going to shape how Santa Monica manages major events...and I’m proud to be a part of it.” 

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"The heart of the Great Park will be the mile-long space that was the runway. The plan is to begin on the western end with more natural uses, and then, moving eastward, gradually feature more programmed uses."

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Shelia: Now, having crossed croziers with the real Pope, who, fittingly, slapped the president's wrist for saying God told him He was on his side in this war...the demented oval office resident posted a picture of himself as Jesus, healing the sick.

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Six months in to the pilot, Santa Monica program allowing alcohol to be consumed outdoors during Promenade events is working.

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Samohi Students Named Finalists in International Conrad Challenge for Aerospace Innovation.

From left to right, Brandon Kirbyson, Landon Kummer and Tobin Palmer.

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OPA Update 4/16/26: OPA April Monthly Meeting Recap, New Downtown Parking Rates, Pier Locals Night, & Other Things To Do This Weekend

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Op/Ed: Sam Shapiro-Kline, the co-chair of Santa Monica Forward, makes the case that "supply-side housing" is a major factor in Santa Monica's declining rents.

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Check Out ‘Wilshire Subway’ Book and Exhibition

Wilshire Subway documents the history of what is now known as the Metro D Line - from its construction workers to its massive Tunnel Boring Machines.

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Op/Ed: AI already Is in Your Public Comment. Santa Monica Should Have Something to Say About That.

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The Douglas Park Playground Reconstruction Project is nearing completion, with finishing touches underway and a soft opening expected this week.

The ribbon cutting celebration is set for Saturday, April 18, from 9–11 a.m. at the park (2349 Wilshire Boulevard).

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New Downtown Parking Rates and Validation Programs Went Into Effect Yesterday at City Lots - Updated Cost Means $1 Hour for First 90 Minutes

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Eyes on the Street: Trees in the Bike Lanes

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AI/Camera Bus Lane enforcement works.

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OPA Update 4/13/26: Meet Mayor Caroline Torosis at Tonight's OPA Meeting, SaMo Rents Decline, & Things To Do This Week

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Sheila: Most interestingly, the president announced this week that God, Himself, supports his war in Iran... Hah!  I can only imagine Claude Supreme electronically chuckling while sending it, a new "high" for IT, for sure.

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SMC Emeritus Program to Host “Earth Day at Emeritus” April 22

Free Event Honoring Earth Day 2026 Features Eco Film Screenings with Audience Q&A.

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BBB hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event today to celebrate Big Blue Bus’s $56 million zero‑emission fleet and charging infrastructure expansion

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Spring has officially sprung at the Santa Monica Pier as Locals’ Night returns Thursday, April 16, transforming the Pier into a vibrant, open-air celebration of music, art, and community from 3:30 to 10 p.m.

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OPA Update 4/9/26: OPA Meeting Next Monday with Mayor Caroline Torosis, Pet Resource Fair, & Other Things To Do This Weekend

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Legislation to Define E-Bikes advances in Sacramento.

By updating the laws on what is and isn't an e-bicycle, advocates believe they can make streets safer and improve the industry.

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New curb-protected bike lanes under construction in #SantaMonica - on Colorado and Broadway

“As we execute the Realignment Plan, having someone with Chris' character and capability leading Public Works gives me tremendous confidence in what we'll accomplish together for Santa Monica.”

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Legislative Update: E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and More

We've added some new bills since last month's update in addition to all of the legislation that's moving (or was already defeated).

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