May 3, 2026
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Single-Room Occupancy Expands in Santa Monica:

City Planners voted to increase single-room occupancy in multi-unit residential districts in Santa Monica, which increases density and standards of living in outdated housing. Several buildings in the city (although the number is still uncertain […]

Santa Monica Chamber Launches Job Bank:

Looking for work has never been easy and the recession has made it even more difficult for job seekers. The new Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce job bank is aimed to not only make job […]

Ted Winterer (Left) and Bob Holbrook (Right) await the counting of the absentee ballots to see who gets the third four-year seat on the Santa Monica City Council. With about 6

Gap Widens in Race for Third City Council Seat:

The chances of having a new face on Santa Monica City Council are dropping along with the percentage of votes for candidate and planning commissioner, Ted Winterer, as of Friday. This is the first time […]

Downtown Santa Monica as seen looking northwest atop Parking Structure No. 5.

Santa Monica to Attempt to Alleviate Downtown Traffic Woes:

The City will test widening lanes and creating pedestrian-friendly walkways in order to alleviate traffic crunches in downtown Santa Monica during the holidays. The tests include a temporary addition of one westbound travel lane on […]

Santa Monica's Shotgun house

Santa Monica’s Shotgun House Finds a Home:

A landmark “shotgun house” found a new home only one block from its original construction place at 2520 Second Street near the Ocean Park Library. The historic building will house the Santa Monica Conservancy Preservation […]

Aidan Quinn

A Moment With Aidan Quinn: Celebrity Interview

Aidan Quinn’s piercing blue eyes have been lighting up the big screen for decades. One of his many memorable roles being that of Alfred, brother to Brad Pitt’s Tristan in “Legends of the Fall,” also […]

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, […]