The race to succeed term-limited State Sen. Ben Allen in California's 24th Senate District has drawn 13 candidates across western Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and the South Bay.
LA County Supervisors approved a motion to challenge Trump's Executive Order 14377, which would preempt local permitting for Palisades and Eaton Fires rebuilding. Supervisor Horvath called it an "empty promise" that creates confusion for residents.
The Santa Monica College Dance Department will hold its free Spring 2026 Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at SMC Main Campus, offering opportunities to meet faculty and sample diverse dance styles.
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National Park Service to hold public meeting on potential LA
Santa Monica College is expanding its Homeless Service Work program with $355,000 from United Way, addressing LA County's homelessness crisis by training students to become outreach workers, case managers and housing navigators.
Santa Monica's 2026 election season is underway as Daniel Ivanov, Brett Morrow, Caroline Torosis and Derrick Townsend establish campaign accounts for City Council races. Incumbent Torosis reports $12,175 on hand as three council seats prepare to open.
Federal immigration enforcement actions caused millions in business losses across Los Angeles County, with 82% of surveyed businesses reporting negative impacts and $3.7 million in losses over just three months, according to a new county report.
Tuesday's Santa Monica City Council meeting features homelessness and wildfire emergency renewals, right to recall ordinance, and outdoor dining regulations, plus closed sessions on seven lawsuits and property negotiations.
The National Park Service is studying whether parts of the Los Angeles coastline—potentially including Santa Monica—should join the national park system. A virtual public meeting on February 11 will gather community input on the proposal.
By Jim Newton, CalMatters
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Santa Monica sponsored law could turn the tide
Franklin Elementary students in Santa Monica organized a protest against plans to replace their natural grass field with artificial turf. The demonstration, led by second graders, gathered 162 student signatures opposing SMMUSD's modernization plan.
