SEPTEMBER
SMMUSD invited the public to explore the new $133 million Discovery Building at Samohi, a three-story structure hosting 28 classrooms (including rooftop classrooms), an Olympic-size pool and an indoor-outdoor
OCTOBER
Santa Monica’s PS1 Pluralistic School turned 50, and its founder Joel Pelcyger continued to live by the school’s founding question: “What is the purpose of School?” Pelcyger
DECEMBER
Starting Jan. 1, the city’s new organic waste mandate will require all residents and businesses to recycle their organic waste. Santa Monica is doing this in part to
Friday, December 17 8:16 a.m.
A Downtown Ambassador contacted Dispatch regarding an assault that took place on the 1300 block of the 3rd St. Promenade. Officers made contact
As the Broad Stage geared up for the return of in-person performances, it launched an interactive virtual series giving viewers an intimate look inside the creative journey behind its newly
JUNE
Despite the rise of remote work and pandemic closures, Santa Monica’s office rents didn’t hit rock bottom. Companies fled Santa Monica offices in higher numbers than the
JULY
City Council appointed Lana Negrete as two-time former Mayor and longtime City Councilmember Kevin McKeown abruptly retired in early June. Negrete is a small business owner who said she
AUGUST
Safe Place for Youth expanded their services aimed at helping pregnant and parenting couples. Their program provides youth ages 18 to 24 with 36 months of free housing, personalized
