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Santa Monica History Museum Annual Gala Tribute Dinner:

On Sunday, September 11, 2016 the Santa Monica History Museum  will hold its annual Gala Tribute Dinner at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows at 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90401. In recognition of […]

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Body Worn Camera Pilot Program:

The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is implementing a Body Worn Camera (BWC) Pilot Program. Beginning September 12, 2016 select uniformed police officers and civilian personnel will be outfitted with these cameras.

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2016 Los Angeles Kidney Walk, August 28, 2016:

You are invited to an informative presentation and lunch to help kickoff the 2016 Los Angeles Kidney Walk Sunday, August 28, 2016
11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. The Recording Academy
3030 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

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New Elections Model Passes State Assembly: Traditional Polling Places to be Replaced by Convenient Vote Centers

Legislation authored by Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica) that will transform the way elections are conducted in California passed the state Assembly today on a vote of 42 – 28.

“Our current system of limiting voters to one polling location on a single day has failed. It is time to implement a new voting model that allows people to vote conveniently, close to where they work, shop and congregate,” Senator Allen said.

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Congressman Lieu Statement On City Of Santa Monica Resolution To Close Santa Monica Airport:

Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement in response to the Santa Monica City Council’s adoption of a resolution to close the Santa Monica Airport as soon as legally permitted. The resolution also calls for the adoption of a policy to establish exclusive public proprietary Fixed Based Operations (FBO) Services. The measure was passed by the City Council on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.

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Santa Monica Conservancy Celebrates Milestones: 1000th Visitor & Preservation Design Award:

Last week the Santa Monica Conservancy welcomed its 1000th and 1001st visitors, Mike and Megan Lampkin of Santa Monica, to its Preservation Resource Center in Ocean Park. The Lampkins are originally from the Bay area, and although they are neighbors and have walked the neighborhood many times, this was their first visit to the Shotgun House. The couple was presented with a book about shotgun houses.

Latest Santa Monica Airport news.

Santa Monica City Council Votes to Close Airport:

On Tuesday August 23, 2016, the Santa Monica City Council adopted a resolution calling for the closure of the Airport as soon as legally permitted, with the goal of closure on or before July 1, […]

One of the kittens up for adoption at Santa Monica Animal Shelter.

The Santa Monica Animal Shelter Announces New Non-Profit:

The Santa Monica Animal Shelter is proud to announce the establishment of Friends of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter, a nonprofit organization created to assist city staff.  The Shelter is seeking community members interested in […]

Latest Santa Monica Police Department news.

APB – The Latest News from SMPD:

Zip It Up!

This story began on Monday, August 8 when at about 8 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department received a call in order to investigate some concerns that some individuals had about their roommate