The open session for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, will begin at 6 p.m., instead of 5:30 p.m. Closed session will begin at its normal 4:30 p.m. start time.
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Santa Monica Council Unanimously Adopts Boulevard Safety Plan, Orders Quick-Build Protections at School Crossing
The City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a safety overhaul of Santa Monica Boulevard.... READ
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Santa Monica Optometrist Expands Eye Health Education Through Book and Nonprofit
As daily life becomes increasingly screen driven, from Zoom calls and scrolling to digital classrooms and late night streaming, optometrist Irina Yakubin is working to make eye health education more accessible, approachable, and community centered in Santa Monica. Yakubin, an optometrist and founder of OptiHealth Optometry, practices within Montana Eyes
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Kristina Irwin mounts ‘common sense’ campaign for State Senate
As California’s political landscape continues to shift amid growing concerns over affordability, public safety, homelessness, and wildfire recovery, Senate candidate Kristina Irwin is positioning herself as what she calls a “common sense” voice focused on working families, local control, and holding government accountable. Irwin, a Republican candidate running for
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Bosch Awards $30K to Route 66 Auto Shops
Bosch Wiper Blades announces $30,000 three-year grant program for independent automotive and repair shops along historic Route 66. Five $2,000 grants available starting summer.
Maaz Alin
Kehillat Israel Returns to Pacific Palisades Sanctuary
Kehillat Israel returns to its Pacific Palisades sanctuary on May 15, 2025, 16 months after the January fire. Nearly 900 families mark one of the first religious institution returns.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED
Santa Monica Events: EEEEEATSCON, Sidewalk Sales & Weekend Fun
Discover Santa Monica events May 14-21: EEEEEATSCON food festival, Montana Ave sidewalk sale, Beach Boys 5K, Pier Locals’ Night, and dining specials across the Westside.
Sean Besser
Santa Monica Launches Restorative Justice Commission
Santa Monica City Council voted 6-0 to establish a new Restorative Justice Commission to address historic inequities, consolidate housing and human services bodies, and overhaul advisory commissions.
Maaz Alin
Iran War Fueling 3.8% Inflation Surge Across America
U.S. inflation surged to 3.8% in April 2025, driven by gasoline prices rising 5.4% due to the Iran conflict. Average gas prices exceed $4.50 per gallon.
Associated Press
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