June 19, 2026
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Editor: The political organization backed by the hotel, business and development interests known as “Santa Monicans For Sensible Priorities” has put out another slick flyer attacking Councilmember Kevin McKeown.  But  it has misrepresented the facts […]

PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK:

The State of California is considering a measure to make cell phone usage safer while driving. Similar to a long-standing ordinance in New York City, the bill would make it mandatory for your cell phone […]

Register Now for SMC Classes:

SMC’s fall semester begins August 28. Register and buy parking permits online or go to the Admission Office on campus between 8:30am-7:30pm Mondays through Thursdays, closing at 1:30pm on Fridays. For more information, call 310.434.8101 […]

Section 8 Housing:

The Santa Monica Housing Authority is opening the Section 8 Waiting List for the first time in six years. The City of Santa Monica Housing Authority’s Section 8 rental assistance program is accepting new applications […]

School Board Delays Facilities Bond Measure Decision:

After hearing suggestions from the District’s Bond Feasibility Committee and Chief Financial Officer, the Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education decided to delay deciding whether to place a facilities bond measure on the November ballot. The […]

Tree Ceremony Honors Memory Of Eddie Lopez:

Community members gathered at the Soka Gakkai International – USA (SGI-USA) Community Center in the Pico Neighborhood Saturday to honor the memory of Eddie Lopez with a fair entitled “Building A Culture Of Peace.” Lopez […]

Mar Vista Gets a New Farmer’s Market:

Beginning Sunday, August 6, Mar Vista will have a weekly Farmers’ Market. “I am thrilled to have a Farmers’ Market opening in Mar Vista,” Councilman and Mar Vista resident Bill Rosendahl said. “Through the leadership […]

Claims Made Over Macerich Contributions to O’Connor:

City Councilmember and re-election candidate Pam O’Connor took “unusual” donations from executives of Macerich Company, the owner of Santa Monica Place shopping mall, in March 2005, according to a statement issued Wednesday, August 2, by […]

Mr. Butts Goes Statewide:

Familiar to any Santa Monica beachgoer, the Garry Trudeau-designed Mr. Butts will now be seen on additional no smoking beaches up and down the coast. The original logo was created expressly for the City of […]