SMa.r.t. OpEd: A Sense of Place:
By SMa.r.t In the mid-19th century, America’s West held the promise of cheap land and riches. In some ways, this myth still holds. Last year, Oregon and California had the fastest growing economies in the […]
Climate Change in VR: Virtual Reality at the Pier to Paint Confronting Future
A new public engagement tool installed on the Santa Monica Pier will be the first use of virtual reality for understanding the impacts of climate change in Southern California. The freestanding viewers, named the Owl […]
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica Opens New Branch:
By Atlas Novack The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica hosted a ribbon cutting on August 30 to commemorate the opening of their new location at the Mar Vista Gar-dens housing project in partnership […]
Federal Judge Approves Malibu Campus Modernization Plan: Modernization projects began this summer
FROM SMMUSD: U.S. District Court Judge Percy Anderson of the Central District of California today validated the approach taken by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District to modernize two of its Malibu campuses, SMMUSD announced […]
DUI-Driver’s License Checkpoint – September 2:
The Santa Monica Police Department will be conducting a Driving under the Influence (DUI)-Driver’s License Checkpoint. The operation is scheduled for Friday September 2, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints are a proven factor in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol and/or drug related collisions.
A Response to Bigotry and Hate in Our Time: Talks in Santa Monica:
In this interactive salon, four remarkable women will share their struggles and strengths, calling us to a new awareness of why Americans must say no to the politics of fear.
Senator Ben Allen Nominated for Presidential Champions of Change Award:
Turtle Island Restoration Network Nominated Sen. Allen for his Leadership on Ocean & Marine Conservation Olema, Calif. (September 1, 2016) – This week Turtle Island Restoration Network (seaturtles.org) nominated Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa […]
The California Incline is Open!:
Hundreds turned out for the opening of the California Incline. A day of motor-vehicle free activities allowed pedestrian and bike access up and down the new incline. The historic stretch of road was originally completed […]
Legislature Approves Bill Removing Prohibition on Public Campaign Financing:
“This is a long overdue reform that will enable local governments to enact public financing systems for campaigns if they want to. People across the political spectrum are fed up with the campaign funding arms […]
A SoCal First: Santa Monica Pier Installation Helps Public Visualize Climate Change: The Virtual Reality “Owl” offers a glimpse into future sea level rise, and what to do about it
A new public engagement tool installed on the Santa Monica Pier will be the first use of virtual reality for understanding the impacts of climate change in Southern California. The freestanding viewers, named the Owl by manufacturer Owlized, Inc. offer visitors an immersive virtual reality display showing panoramic views of Santa Monica Beach.
Meals on Wheels West LA Urgently Seeks Holiday Volunteers for Meal Deliveries
Brentwood-Based Program Needs Help Delivering Meals During the Holidays Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is urgently seeking additional volunteers to...
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Housing Group Sues State Over Limits on Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in L.A. County
YIMBY Law Challenges Governor’s Order Allowing Cities to Restrict SB 9 Housing in High Fire Hazard Zones The housing advocacy...
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