July 29, 2026
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Exhibits:

All of This and Nothing, art exhibit with more than 60 works by 14 artists, through April 24, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 310.443.7016. California Artists in Mexico, 1928-1970, through May 1, 2011, […]

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ONGOING EVENTS:

Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) is looking for individuals to work as Community Representatives, who will find host families for international students and will work with them and their families. Call Anne Ring, […]

Samohi Gets Fourth Place After Blown Save:

With a chance to finish in third place among ten teams in the Babe Herman Tournament, the Samohi Vikings were leading the El Segundo Eagles 4-1 going into the seventh inning only to let it […]

A gaping hole is apparent in the roof of a home on the 1400 block of 17th Street near Broadway

Explosion Triggers False Bomb Scare in Santa Monica:

Residents in a neighborhood not far from Downtown Santa Monica were rocked out of bed at 6:45 a.m. on April 7 by the sound of an explosion. Shortly thereafter, Santa Monica Police evacuated everyone within […]

Sound of an Explosion Triggers Evacuation in Santa Monica:

UPDATE 11:55 a.m.: CORRECTION Santa Monica Police Sgt. Jay Trisler reports that no bomb has been found. The sound of an explosion was a mechanical failure of a device authorities are currently searching for. For […]

Bomb Scare Triggers Neighborhood Evacuation:

For an updated report of this story, click HERE. Preliminary reports indicate that an explosive device was found early this morning at an area not far from downtown Santa Monica. A police Bomb Squad is […]

Ron Durgin of Sustainable Streets (center) points out a unique curb design at the intersection of Colorado Avenue and 4th Street as part of the Walk Through segment of the Pedestrian Safety Workshop for Older Adults on April 5.

City Discusses Pedestrian Safety for Seniors:

Your mother always told you to look both ways before crossing the street. The City of Santa Monica hopes you will return the favor and remind your aging mother (or aging father) of the same […]

St. Johns Medical Center

Community Members Oppose Hospital’s Parking Plans:

Tensions ran high and emotions hit a fever pitch at the Santa Monica Main Library as Mid-City residents expressed serious reservations about a proposed amendment to the pending Saint John’s Health Center development agreement at […]