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December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
CA Approves $1.1 Billion in Transportation Grants, Including Zero-Emission Transit
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December 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
CA Approves $1.1 Billion in Transportation Grants, Including Zero-Emission Transit
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Do you want to build a...or at least look at a really big...snowman?
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December 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Do you want to build a...or at least look at a really big...snowman?
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In Orwell's classic novel, 1984 (which was far in the future when he wrote it in 1949), the government is strictly controlled by a dictator who calls himself Big Brother.
This despot has created and maintains an omnipresent and threatening presence...
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This despot has created and maintains an omnipresent and threatening presence...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In Orwell's classic novel, 1984 (which was far in the future when he wrote it in 1949), the government is strictly controlled by a dictator who calls himself Big Brother.
This despot has created and maintains an omnipresent and threatening presence...
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This despot has created and maintains an omnipresent and threatening presence...
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SMC Also Maintained No. 1 Spot for African American & Latinx UC Transfers, and Top Spot in Transfers to USC & Loyola Marymount University; Still Leading Transfer College to Columbia University, Outside of New York
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December 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
SMC Also Maintained No. 1 Spot for African American & Latinx UC Transfers, and Top Spot in Transfers to USC & Loyola Marymount University; Still Leading Transfer College to Columbia University, Outside of New York
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Interested in a tour? Please RSVP to reserve your spot on one of the available tours. Closed-toe shoes are required to participate. Each tour caps at 15 people per tour and the tour will take approximately 45 minutes.
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Metro Hosts Open House in Santa Monica This Saturday, December 13 - Santa Monica Next
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December 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Interested in a tour? Please RSVP to reserve your spot on one of the available tours. Closed-toe shoes are required to participate. Each tour caps at 15 people per tour and the tour will take approximately 45 minutes.
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Office-to-residential conversion in the works at 2700 Main St. in Santa Ana
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December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Office-to-residential conversion in the works at 2700 Main St. in Santa Ana
https://la.urbanize.city/post/office-residential-conversion-works-2700-main-st-santa-ana
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Torosis promises progress, transparency, accountability, and to stand up for Santa Monica's values in first speech as mayor.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Torosis promises progress, transparency, accountability, and to stand up for Santa Monica's values in first speech as mayor.
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What Is an E-Bike, and What’s an Unlicensed Motorcycle: A Parents’ Guide - by Carter Rubin
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December 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
What Is an E-Bike, and What’s an Unlicensed Motorcycle: A Parents’ Guide - by Carter Rubin
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Residents aged 21+ who are familiar with the Entertainment Zone are encouraged to take part. The confidential survey should take about 5–7 minutes to complete and will help city planners and community stakeholders better understand the impact of the zone.
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City Invites Santa Monica Residents to Share Opinions on Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone - Santa Monica Next
Earlier this week, the city, together with Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., launched a new survey to gather resident feedback on the Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone. The “Entertainment Zone Surv...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Residents aged 21+ who are familiar with the Entertainment Zone are encouraged to take part. The confidential survey should take about 5–7 minutes to complete and will help city planners and community stakeholders better understand the impact of the zone.
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SMPD: Holiday Safety Tips: Keeping the Season Merry, Bright, and Safe
NOW WITH PUNS.
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NOW WITH PUNS.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
SMPD: Holiday Safety Tips: Keeping the Season Merry, Bright, and Safe
NOW WITH PUNS.
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NOW WITH PUNS.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The list of events gets longer as we get closer to the end of the year.
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OPA Update 12/8/25: OPA Receives Heal the Bay Certification, Caroline Torosis To Be Sworn in as Santa Monica Mayor Tuesday, & Things To Do This Week - Santa Monica Next
OPA Receives Heal the Bay Certification: We received the Adopt-a-Beach Certification for 2025. Thank you Dave Tann for leading this effort and to everyone else who participated in the program. Two Sig...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The list of events gets longer as we get closer to the end of the year.
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Sheila: "Not everyone was aware that the military are not to be used to control, arrest, or attack civilians on our own land, not even in aid of local law enforcement. Now, we are."
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December 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Sheila: "Not everyone was aware that the military are not to be used to control, arrest, or attack civilians on our own land, not even in aid of local law enforcement. Now, we are."
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City Offers Energy Efficient Appliances to Income-Qualified Renters.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
City Offers Energy Efficient Appliances to Income-Qualified Renters.
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California has set a very attainable target: reducing traffic deaths and serious injuries by 30% by 2035. Given the 3,807 traffic deaths recorded last year, one could call this goal Vision 2665.
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California Awards More Than $140 Million of Federal Funds for Local Road-Safety Programs - Santa Monica Next
California officials announced more than $140 million in federal traffic-safety grants, funding nearly 500 endeavors aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries on streets and highways across the st...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
California has set a very attainable target: reducing traffic deaths and serious injuries by 30% by 2035. Given the 3,807 traffic deaths recorded last year, one could call this goal Vision 2665.
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City's Annual Landlord/Tenant Forum to be held Dec. 10, Spanish Seminar Tonight! (12/4)
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December 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
City's Annual Landlord/Tenant Forum to be held Dec. 10, Spanish Seminar Tonight! (12/4)
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Santa Monica College Presents the SMC Voice Showcase Dec. 18
Evening Concert Features Singers from Many Genres
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Evening Concert Features Singers from Many Genres
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December 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Santa Monica College Presents the SMC Voice Showcase Dec. 18
Evening Concert Features Singers from Many Genres
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Evening Concert Features Singers from Many Genres
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December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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OPA Newsletter: Plenty of Merriment this weekend and the rest of the month.
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OPA Update 12/4/25: OPA Holiday Party & Miracle on Main St. THIS Sunday, City Christmas Tree Lighting, & Other Things To Do This Weekend - Santa Monica Next
OPA Holiday Party Details Mark your calendar to join us the Edgemar Restaurant THIS Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Click here to add the holiday party to your calendar. Apps and soda and one dr...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
OPA Newsletter: Plenty of Merriment this weekend and the rest of the month.
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The pig is out! That means it's time for our End of the Year fundraising drive. Keep Next strong for 2026.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The pig is out! That means it's time for our End of the Year fundraising drive. Keep Next strong for 2026.
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City Says JSX Lease Doesn't Change Cities Long-Term Plans for Airport Park
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December 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
City Says JSX Lease Doesn't Change Cities Long-Term Plans for Airport Park
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SMMUSD Board Unanimously Approves Agreements to Split Into Santa Monica and Malibu School Districts
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December 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
SMMUSD Board Unanimously Approves Agreements to Split Into Santa Monica and Malibu School Districts
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This holiday season, the Santa Monica Pier will sparkle with festive cheer, creative spirit, and community joy as “Holiday Cheer on the Pier” returns for three magical Thursdays—December 4, 11, and 18—offering free programming filled with wonder by the waves.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This holiday season, the Santa Monica Pier will sparkle with festive cheer, creative spirit, and community joy as “Holiday Cheer on the Pier” returns for three magical Thursdays—December 4, 11, and 18—offering free programming filled with wonder by the waves.
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SMC Symphony Orchestra Performs Dec. 14
Afternoon of Music Features Works by Khachaturian, Bizet, and Tchaikovsky
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Afternoon of Music Features Works by Khachaturian, Bizet, and Tchaikovsky
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December 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
SMC Symphony Orchestra Performs Dec. 14
Afternoon of Music Features Works by Khachaturian, Bizet, and Tchaikovsky
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Afternoon of Music Features Works by Khachaturian, Bizet, and Tchaikovsky
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