In response to Los Angeles’s escalating homelessness crisis, the Salvation Army organized a team of more than 50 volunteers to hand out prepared meals to Santa Monica’s homeless population this past Saturday.

The New West Symphony announced Wednesday that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Annenberg Foundation’s Alchemy program and a $3,500 grant from the League of American Orchestras to support the development of a four-year strategic plan as the Symphony approaches its 25th anniversary celebration during the 2019-2020 concert season.

In conjunction with the pop-up gallery, Sun Sand Sea, a collection of vintage photographs of Santa Monica and Venice circa 1920 to 1950, Santa Monica Place presents Sun Sand Sea Events – Art Talk and Kids Art.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Santa Monica and the String Project Los Angeles will host “Love Orlando, Music Heals,” an evening of jazz, classical and contemporary music from great artists to support “The Center” in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, July 7.

Letter to the Editor: Like so many, I am deeply saddened and shocked by the pending closure of Santa Monica’s YWCA on 14th near Pico…

A local surf school is partnering with the Braille Institute to help students experience the thrill of the waves with surf lessons.

Our Santa Monica Mid City Neighborhood is home to the City’s designated Healthcare District. This includes St. John’s Hospital and UCLA Hospital & Medical Center. St. John’s Hospital will be adding 800,000 square feet and 3,000 new parking spots over the next two decades.

The 10th Annual Santa Monica 4th of July Parade is almost here, and it’s not too late to get involved.

Founded and produced by the Ocean Park Association (OPA), the parade is a highlight on Santa Monica’s calendar and draws thousands to Main Street as it winds its way south from Pico to Marine and then Barnard Way.

OPCC (formerly Ocean Park Community Center ) was honored Wednesday as a Nonprofit of the Year during the California Nonprofits Day ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento. OPCC was selected by Assembly member Richard Bloom as an “exceptional nonprofit organization in his community.”