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Santa Monica Breaks Ground on $56 Million Clean Transit Future
Santa Monica officials, state leaders and community advocates gathered Thursday at Big Blue Bus headquarters to break ground on a $56 million.. READ
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Santa Monica History Museum Names New Executive Director
Anne Wallentine appointed executive director of Santa Monica History Museum after serving as curator since 2023, developing LGBTQ+ and housing exhibits.
Maaz Alin
Santa Monica Events: New Art Gallery, Kids Club & More
Santa Monica opens first municipal art gallery at Bergamot Station April 10. Plus kids activities, pet fairs, wine tastings, and BagelFest in LA.
Sean Besser
LA28 Olympic Tickets Now Available Worldwide After Record Sale
LA28 Olympic tickets went on sale globally April 9 after record-breaking locals presale. 50% under $200, 1M tickets at $28. Draw system through April 19.
Maaz Alin
$500K Awarded for Topanga Beach Lagoon Restoration
The Resource Conservation District of Santa Monica Mountains received $500,000 in LA County Measure A funding to restore Topanga Lagoon and improve coastal access at the popular beach that draws nearly one million visitors annually.
Maaz Alin
LA Marathon Honors 3 Champions as 2026 Golden Stars
The Los Angeles Marathon honored wheelchair champion Jim Knaub and marathon winners Wesley and John Korir as 2026 Golden Stars for their contributions to the race.
Maaz Alin
In Case You Missed It
Santa Monica Art: Husband-Wife Duo Shows at Bruce Lurie
Bruce Lurie Gallery in Santa Monica opens ‘Observed/Imagined’ featuring photographer Gary Levinson and painter Jody Levinson April 18-May 16, 2026.
Maaz Alin
Denim Run Brings Exercise and Advocacy to Santa Monica
The inaugural Denim Runs event launches Sunday in Santa Monica during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, founded by survivor advocate Summer Willis.
Michelle Edgar
Santa Monica Posts Biggest Rent Drop in LA Metro Area
Santa Monica rents fell 8.1% annually in April 2026, the sharpest decline in LA metro. Median rent now $2,328, down from $2,527 last year.
Maaz Alin
Santa Monica Pier Marks Route 66’s 100th Anniversary
Santa Monica Pier executives attended a Chicago ceremony designating Navy Pier as Route 66’s new symbolic eastern starting point for the highway’s 100th anniversary.
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Events
$5 Community Dog Training Classes!
Virginia Ave Park
Sat. Apr 11 10:30AM
2200 Virgina Ave, Santa Monica
Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset
Windward Plaza
Sun. Apr 12 12:00AM
1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice
Memories & Movement Senior Club
Virginia Avenue Park
Tue. Apr 14 10:30AM
2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica