November 17, 2025
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TONIGHT: Recovery Discussion Set for Live Radio Event

The host will interview guests on topics including infrastructure restoration, emotional tolls and strategies Community leaders and residents from Pacific Palisades will discuss rebuilding efforts nearly 10 months after devastating January wildfires destroyed thousands of […]

Santa Monica Searches for Its Next Poet Laureate

Duties include composing a poem to celebrate the city, leading writing workshops or readings at public schools and organizing at least one poetry event for the library’s National Poetry Month Applications are now open for […]

California Gains New State Symbols with Shrub and Snake

Newsom highlighted the state’s status as a global biodiversity hotspot, noting California’s high number of species and endemics California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Friday designating the bigberry manzanita as the state shrub and the […]

SMC Wind Ensemble to Perform ‘War Horses’ Concert

Led by conductor Kevin McKeown, the ensemble will present a program featuring a mix of lesser-known older band compositions and enduring classics The Santa Monica College Music Department will host a performance by the SMC […]

Palisades Park to Host Vamos Al Parque

The event will highlight Indigenous and Latine heritage through performances, hands-on workshops, and cultural activities Palisades Park will be the backdrop for Vamos Al Parque!, a free, family-friendly event celebrating Santa Monica’s 150th anniversary and […]