April 27, 2026
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SAMOHI

SAMOHI Principal Announced:

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board of Education approved the appointment of Antonio M. Shelton, Ed.D., as the new principal of Santa Monica High School at the August 10 regular meeting, the District announced Wednesday.

Hostel

SMC Student Wins Coveted Travel Scholaship:

After a competitive application process, 6 Los Angeles-Area residents each earned a $2,000 Explore the World scholarship on behalf of Hostelling International USA (HI USA) to help finance an educational or service learning trip overseas.  […]

SMO Views on August 23 Vote:

Letter to the Editor: There’ll be a real test of the strength of local democracy when our council meets on August 23rd to vote on their next moves for Santa Monica Airport.

Night Traffic

Reader Reflection: A Drive to Sunday Night Dinner through Downtown Santa Monica:

I live in Santa Monica, and have lived here for over 20 years. My husband and I rarely drive in the city during the weekends, as we prefer to walk and avoid dealing with Santa Monica traffic and parking issues. But last night I decided to drive to dinner thinking ,"What the heck-I never drive to downtown SM. How bad can traffic be? After all, I am only driving 1.2 miles."

Repair Cafe

Repair Cafe Fixes Broken Gadgets (VIDEO):

This past Saturday, the Camera Obscura Art Lab on Ocean Avenue hosted a “Repair Cafe,” inviting Santa Monica residents to bring their broken items to specialists in a number of trades. The repair cafe movement […]