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Free Closing Reception: Latinx Photography Exhibition in Santa Monica
SMC Barrett Gallery hosts a free closing reception for âConcrete Hope | Esperanza Concretaâ on May 9, 5-8 p.m. in Santa Monica. Features 38 Latine/x photographers, DJ, and local food vendors.
Maaz Alin
False threats temporarily close Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica police investigated a potential threat at Santa Monica High School on Friday, determining it to be unfounded, officials said. Officers were notified at approximately 11:53 a.m. of a potential threat reported to school officials. School Resource Officers and additional personnel responded immediately, coordinating with administrators, who
Matthew Hall
SMC Wind Ensemble Spring Concert - May 10 in Santa Monica
Santa Monica College Wind Ensemble performs May 10 at 4 p.m. at the Broad Stage. Tickets $10, free for students. Features guest artist Spencer Danielson.
Maaz Alin
Italian Film Salon Opens on the Westside This May
Italian Film Salon launches May 2024 at Electric Lodge in Venice. Sundays noon-3pm. English subtitles, discussions included. No background required.
Maaz Alin
IN CASE YOU MISSED
Dr. Sion Roy Enters CA State Senate Race
Cardiologist and Santa Monica College Board Chair Dr. Sion Roy enters California State Senate race, focusing on healthcare affordability, wildfire recovery, and practical governance.
Michelle Edgar
Santa Monica police seek information in nanny child abuse case
Santa Monica police detectives are investigating a suspected child abuse case involving an infant allegedly harmed by a Simi Valley woman who was employed as the childâs nanny, authorities said Wednesday. Carolina Cobian, 65, was arrested April 15 and booked at the Santa Monica Jail on felony child abuse charges.
Matthew Hall
Lieu secures $841,000 for Santa Monica 911 dispatch upgrade, $13.7M total for district
The City of Santa Monica will receive $841,000 in federal funding to replace aging dispatcher consoles in its 911 emergency communications center, part of a $13.77 million package of community project grants announced by Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Los Angeles County. The Santa Monica grant, drawn from the Department
Matthew Hall
Santa Monica Updates Boulevard Safety Plan with Traffic Calming
Santa Monica City Council will vote May 12 on updated boulevard safety plan with narrower lanes, bus-only lanes, and automatic pedestrian signals to slow traffic and protect pedestrians.
Matthew Hall
EEEEEATSCON 2026 Comes to Santa Monica May 16-17
EEEEEATSCON returns to Santa Monicaâs Barker Hangar May 16-17, 2026, featuring LA restaurants, national chefs, and collaborations. Tickets start at $25.
Michelle Edgar
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