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Affordable Housing Bills Passed:

September 2, 2016

September 2, 2016

The California State Assembly passed two affordable housing bills Wednesday authored by Assembly member Richard Bloom, which will help remove barriers to the creation of affordable housing.

OpEd: Despite Lower Prices, Gas Gouging Signs Continue:

September 2, 2016

September 2, 2016

Memo to Loretta Sanchez and Kamala Harris,the two Democrats now vying for the U.S. Senate seat long held by retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer:Each of you could get a whole lot of traction and voter support by going after the apparent continuing practice of gasoline price gouging engaged in by California’s major oil refiners.

Iconic Images at Hale Arts:

September 2, 2016

September 2, 2016

Hale Arts Space is holding an opening reception of a group show featuring works by Kit Plum-ridge and Bruce Taylor...

SMa.r.t. OpEd: A Sense of Place:

September 2, 2016

September 2, 2016

By SMa.r.t In the mid-19th century, America’s West held the promise of cheap land and riches. In some ways, this...

Climate Change in VR: Virtual Reality at the Pier to Paint Confronting Future

September 2, 2016

September 2, 2016

A new public engagement tool installed on the Santa Monica Pier will be the first use of virtual reality for...

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica Opens New Branch:

September 2, 2016

September 2, 2016

By Atlas Novack The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica hosted a ribbon cutting on August 30 to commemorate...

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Federal Judge Approves Malibu Campus Modernization Plan: Modernization projects began this summer

September 2, 2016

September 2, 2016

FROM SMMUSD:  U.S. District Court Judge Percy Anderson of the Central District of California today validated the approach taken by...

DUI-Driver’s License Checkpoint – September 2:

September 1, 2016

September 1, 2016

The Santa Monica Police Department will be conducting a Driving under the Influence (DUI)-Driver’s License Checkpoint. The operation is scheduled for Friday September 2, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints are a proven factor in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol and/or drug related collisions.

A Response to Bigotry and Hate in Our Time: Talks in Santa Monica:

September 1, 2016

September 1, 2016

In this interactive salon, four remarkable women will share their struggles and strengths, calling us to a new awareness of why Americans must say no to the politics of fear.

Senator Ben Allen Nominated for Presidential Champions of Change Award:

September 1, 2016

September 1, 2016

Turtle Island Restoration Network Nominated Sen. Allen for his Leadership on Ocean & Marine Conservation Olema, Calif. (September 1, 2016)...