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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 22h

ICE in Santa Monica. Make arrests at local car wash.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 22h

No Kings!

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 23h

OPA Newsletter: Updates on ICE, the Civic, events for this week, and the start of the Halloween season.

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OPA Newsletter: October 20, 2025 - Santa Monica Next

OPA News OPA Halloween Mixer @ Ashland Hill (10/29): We hope to see you at @ Ashland Hill’s back patio (2801 Main St.) from 4:00-6-30pm. Costumes optional, but encouraged. Come enjoy FREE appetizers a...

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 3d

Event: No Kings Tomorrow1

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 3d

The new 710 Broadway location features a full-service bakery, deli, meat and seafood counter, floral department, and in-store pharmacy. Shoppers will also find a Starbucks café with a first-of-its-kind walk-up window for faster orders.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 3d

OPA Update - The usual news stack along with a review of the October meeting and a look forward to the Day of the Dog Block Party next weekend.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 4d

Councilmembers Dan Hall and Caroline Torosis write to explain their votes to end exclusive negotiations the revitalization of the Civic Auditorium.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 4d

Santa Monica College to Stage Julius Caesar Oct. 24-Nov. 2

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 4d

The 90-foot-tall, solar-powered Pacific Wheel will glow in SEVENTEEN’s signature colors from sunset to midnight including both nights of the group’s sold-out BMO Stadium concerts in Los Angeles.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 5d

City Council Terminates Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for Redevelopment of Civic Auditorium, Favoring a Competitive Process by a 4-3 vote.

Original deal expired, negotiatied with the previous Council, expired months ago.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 5d

Santa Monica College (SMC) presentsthe SMC Jazz Ensemble in a live concert on Monday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Music Hall at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street(at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 5d

Santa Monica-based Westside Chamber Orchestra is the winner of The American Prize in Orchestral Programming—The Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award, 2025 in the professional division.
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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 6d

Governor Signs Package of Transportation Safety/Funding Bills...more later today at Streetsblog.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 6d

“I’m disappointed in the result for a bill that would have better protected our public health and environment. For decades, manufacturers of PFAS chemicals have been exposing us to toxins that lead to cancer, liver and kidney disease, decreased fertility..."
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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 7d

Commissioner Lara and Senator Allen Limit “the List” as Consumer Protection Measure is Signed by Governor

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 7d

Main Street Block Party Is This weekend. Monthly OPA Meeting is tonight!

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Bill 79 has cleared the finish line, signed by governor.
Bill changes zoning near transit, supporters believe it will lead to more transit oriented development.

The legislation was backed by the City Council (6-1) but opposed by many neighborhood groups.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 12d

New legislation could make it easier for colleges (including Santa Monica College) to build housing on their own land for student living.

SMC has a proposal for a nearly 300 unit affordable housing project on Bundy Campus, partially funded by 2022's Measure SMC.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 12d

Patrons can show their library card at aa diverse array of local businesses offering discounts and offers for entertainment, fitness classes, dog training, coffee, wine, dining and more:

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 13d

First up for @streetsblogca.bsky.social's short video series is a look at Santa Monica's first mile/last mile work around Bergamot Station.

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Santa Monica’s excellent first/last mile connections nearly complete at the Bergamot E Line Station

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 13d

The Santa Monica College Music Department continues the 2025 Fall Jazz Series with renowned saxophonist, flutist, and clarinetist Justo Almario performing on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Music Hall...
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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 13d

Governor Gavin Newsom has until October 12 to sign or veto legislation passed during the recently concluded legislative session. If he doesn't act on a piece of legislation, it's considered vetoed.

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 14d

Our friend Abby Arnold continues her chronicles from last week's "Week without Driving" in Sonoma with her experience riding "the poor people's bus."
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Week Without Driving: The Poor People's Bus - Streetsblog California

Last year, our board member Abby Arnold took the Week Without Driving Challenge and brought along some friends. She’s back this year for round 2. You can read last year’s entries, and her other work f...

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 14d

Jasson Martinez, From Samohi Student to Samohi Teacher

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Santa Monica Next @santamonicanext.bsky.social · 14d

"The long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge will break ground by the end of the year, following the construction contract approval at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. "

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Pier Bridge Replacement Project Moves Forward - Santa Monica Next

The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. The long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge will break ground by the end of the year, f...

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