If, like me, you were watching the news on Wednesday night, you might have noticed a cameo appearance by the Santa Monica Police Department at the breakup of the Pro-Palestinian encampent. A row of SMPD squad cars was shown on screen while the ABC7 crew tried to find the promised backup from the California Highway […] The post What were Santa Monica Police Doing at the Breakup of the Pro-Palestinian Encampent at UCLA first appeared on Santa Monica Next ..read more

The California Air Resources Board team working on the statewide e-bike incentive program is considering requiring eligible e-bikes to have batteries that meet UL or EN certifications for safety. Its current plan is to open the program for applicants via a series of six “launch windows,” each of which will close once 2500 applications are […] The post State E-bike Incentive Program Update first appeared on Santa Monica Next ..read more

Damien welcomes back Maya, Emery and Willa for our second “Who’s Next” podcast. The three guests are all seniors at Santa Monica High School and leaders of the environmental group Team Marine.  On Wednesday, SMMUSD celebrated becoming a school district completely powered by renewable energy, and in the first ten minutes or so of the […] The post Who’s Next Episode 2: SMMUSD Now Powered by Renewable Energy and What Our Guests Will Miss About Samo (and Samohi) as They Head to College first appeared on Santa Monica Next ..read more

OPA Monthly Meeting Returning to the Ocean Park Library! In Monday’s newsletter, we failed to mention which library our meeting will be at. D’oh! It will be at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. Hope to see you there May 13, with food and mingling from 5:30 – 6:30pm and the meeting from 6:30 […] The post OPA Update 5/2/24: MAINopoly is May 19, May is Bike Month, & Things To Do This Cinco de Mayo Weekend first appeared on Santa Monica Next ..read more

The author is a studio at Santa Monica High School. It has been lightly edited. Excitement builds as Santa Monica High School (Samohi) students, alongside community leaders, prepare to host the “Plugging In” ceremony. The event marks the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s (SMMUSD) transition to 100% clean, renewable electricity, championed by Samohi students, including […] The post Samohi Students Celebrate SMMUSD’s Renewable Energy Move Hoping to Inspire Others first appeared on Santa Monica Next ..read more

The following article, images and captions all provided by Santa Monica College. Two Santa Monica College (SMC) student photojournalists—both of whom have been on the staff of SMC’s award-winning student-run media outlet The Corsair—have received top honors from the Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles (PPAGLA). Jon Putman received the Student Still Photographer of the Year award at a ceremony held Saturday, April 20 at Mayne Events […] The post SMC Student Photojournalists Win Top PPAGLA Honors first appeared o ..read more

This post was informed by the Take the Friendly Road Newsletter produced by Santa Monica Department of Transportation. May is Bike Month, and the city has a series of fun and educational events that are free an open to the public. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or looking to try something new, there’s an event […] The post May Is Bike Month, and the City Has a Full Calendar of Bike Friendly Events first appeared on Santa Monica Next ..read more

The following article was submitted by Santa Monica Community College. The Santa Monica College Music Department will present the SMC Symphony Orchestra and the California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Animation Department in a performance of “Pictures at an Exhibition,” by Modest Mussorgsky. The concert will be held on Sunday, May 12, at 4 p.m. in The Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. Director Mercedes Juan ..read more

The following article was submitted by Pier Communications. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier’s 90-foot-tall Ferris Wheel will join other landmarks across the country to honor “AAPI Heritage Month 2024.” The Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel will shine bright with a special red light program displaying colors, patterns and icons lighting up the Southern California […] The post Ferris Wheel To Shine Bright For ‘AAPI Heritage Month 2024’ At Pacific Park first appeared on Santa Monica Next ..read more

The City of Santa Monica has launched an e-bike voucher program to allow 90 low and moderate families residing in the city to purchase an e-bike. Last year, the city announced it was working on a program similar to the e-bike rebate programs that have been popping up throughout the state, but ultimately a voucher […] The post Santa Monica Launches E-Bike Voucher Program for Residents of Low and Moderate Income first appeared on Santa Monica Next ..read more