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Going With the Flow: Holiday Traffic Management Program in Place (VIDEO):

June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

In anticipation of a larger than normal influx of visitors to Santa Monica this Memorial Day weekend, traffic officers and city staff were tasked with directing traffic at busy intersections and in and out of parking structures to help keep streets downtown clear of gridlock.

Ballot News: LUVE Initiative Certified:

June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

Santa Monicans will cast their vote for or against the LUVE initiative November 8, the Residocracy-backed initiative certified by the County Registrar-Recorder today.

The Museum of Flying will begin Summer Hours June 1st!:

May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

The Museum of Flying will begin its summer schedule on Wednesday, June 1st 2016. The Museum will be open Wednesday throughSunday 10:00 am until 5:00 pm through September 4th.

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Lifesaving Organ Transplant Legislation Signed by Governor:

May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

Urgency legislation authored by Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica) passed the legislature and was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown today decriminalizing organ donations by HIV-positive persons to HIV-positive persons in need of an organ transplant. The bill, SB 1408, will improve the life expectancies of people with HIV who need organ transplants by removing California’s prohibition on donating organs while HIV positive.

North of Montana Association (NOMA) holds its monthly meeting Thursday, June 2:

May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

North of Montana Association (NOMA) holds its monthly meeting Thursday, June 2, at Montana Branch Library, 1704 Montana Avenue, at 7 pm. Meet and greet at 6:30 pm. What Expo Means So Far for The Neighborhood, the Downtown Community Plan, Bergamot Arts Station, and the return of ‘”monster mansions” will be among topics discussed.

Life-saving Drunk Driving Bill Passes Senate Committee Ahead of Dangerous Holiday Weekend: At Start of One of Nation’s Most Dangerous Weekends, Senate Appropriations Unanimously Advances Life-Saving Drunk Driving Legislation

May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

SB 1046 Would Require Ignition Interlocks for All Offenders The California Senate Appropriations Committee Friday unanimously approved SB 1046 by Senator Jerry Hill, which would require ignition interlocks for all drunk driving offenders in California.

Organized Ocean Swims on Santa Monica Beach:

May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

Start your day with a cool, refreshing swim in the ocean! The water can give you that extra jolt of energy and get your blood flowing for the day ahead. Southern California Aquatics (SCAQ), California Triathlon (Cal Tri) and XTerra Wetsuits are sponsoring organized ocean swims. They are free and open to the public but are not intended for beginners.

SMPD: Residential Burglary Suspect Arrested:

May 30, 2016

May 30, 2016

On April 21, 2016 a series of residential burglaries occurred in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) announced Friday that following a complex investigation, on May 12, 2016, detectives from SMPD presented evidence to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office identifying Schfuncell Whitley in connection with the residential burglaries.

Using Medicare to Help Find a Nursing Home:

May 30, 2016

May 30, 2016

People go to nursing homes for different reasons. They may be sick or hurt and require ongoing nursing care. They may have had surgery and need time to recuperate. Or they may have chronic care needs or disabilities that make long-term nursing care a necessity.

OpEd: Will You Vote?:

May 29, 2016

May 29, 2016

OpEd: The key questions in the June 7 primary include not merely who will win in each major party and how many national convention delegates they might net, but also who will vote.