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Palisades Students Display ‘Banners of Hope’ to Heal Community

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

A new initiative includes restocking art supply closets at participating schools and offering free arts-based healing programs A new art...

THIS WEEKEND: Paliskates’ Fire Relief Jam to Feature Professional Skaters and Competitions

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

Prizes will include cash and a week at Skate Camp. Dozens of sponsoring organizations, vendors, and food trucks will be...

Project Aims to Preserve Palisades Fire Chimneys as Memorial

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

The proposed Palisades Fire Memorial, to be located on public land, will feature free-standing fireplaces and chimneys as a tribute...

2025 Venice Pride to Feature a Block Party, Dance Event, Food Trucks, and More This Weekend

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

Attendees can expect performances by DJ Victor Rodriguez & Friends, a variety of community booths, food trucks, and a queer...

Westside Ballet to Present Spring Showcase and Gala Featuring NYCB Stars This Weekend

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

The Huntley Santa Monica Beach Community Service Award will go to first responders from Los Angeles and Santa Monica in...

Santa Monica Public Library Launches Summer Reading Program to Promote Literacy

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

Running from June 14 through August 16, the program encourages participants of all ages to track their reading progress and...

Friends of Ballona Wetlands to Host Migration Celebration May 31

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

The celebration will feature avenger hunts, a science lab, and native plant sales, offering attendees a chance to engage with...

SMC to Launch Inaugural Collaboration Showcase with Free Concert

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Introduced this spring, the class allows students to explore a variety of small ensemble styles, including jazz combos, chamber quartets,...

Volunteer Event to Restore Hillside and Clear Debris in Palisades

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Organized by local nonprofit Palisades Beautiful, the event will take place near the intersection of Marquez Avenue and Bollinger Drive...

Resilient Palisades Named Nonprofit of the Year by Sen. Ben Allen

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

Volunteer-led group honored for climate resilience work and wildfire recovery efforts Resilient Palisades, a grassroots environmental organization based in Pacific...