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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.
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Santa Monica Elks Recognize Local Youth Leadership
Mason Jacquelin, Culver City High School sophomore, receives Elks Legacy of Service Bronze Award from Santa Monica Elks Lodge for 50+ hours of community service.
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EEEEEATSCON 2026 Comes to Santa Monica May 16-17
EEEEEATSCON returns to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar May 16-17, 2026, featuring LA restaurants, national chefs, and collaborations. Tickets start at $25.
Michelle Edgar
California fire survivors battle insurers over hidden smoke toxins in their homes
By Michelle Meyers, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. More than 14 months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, thousands of California families whose homes are standing still are fighting to find out if they are safe to go inside. The
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IN CASE YOU MISSED
Santa Monica Wine Auction Raises $400K, Launches Student Investment Club
The 11th annual Santa Monica Wine Auction raised over $400,000 for public schools and launched the Samohi Student Investment Club, a student-led investment program.
Maaz Alin
Santa Monica Kicks Off World Cup Era With Major Fan Activations
Santa Monica launches six weeks of World Cup activations from June 11-July 19, 2026, featuring fan villages, family zones, and wellness experiences across Third Street Promenade and Tongva Park.
Michelle Edgar
Santa Monica Names 18th Annual Poster Contest Winners
The City of Santa Monica announced 16 winners of the 18th Annual Sustainable Santa Monica Student Poster Contest on April 30, with students from K-12 competing on emissions reduction.
Maaz Alin
FIT4MOM Santa Monica Month of Mama: Free Events in May
FIT4MOM Santa Monica celebrates moms in May with free Mamapalooza workout, Walk Club meet-ups, classes, and expert talks. All fitness levels welcome.
Maaz Alin
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