Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Santa Monica's City Council thinks the city is just fine. One councilmember called the homeless residents our neighbors, their wants and desires equivalent to those of people who pay rent and pay taxes. The 'freedom' of some, most of whom suffer from drug addiction and mental illness, to live in filth, disease and to commit crimes with impunity, is valued over the ability of the rest of society to live healthy lives in law and order. Watch the videos shot and distributed by the Santa Monica...
Thursday, February 15, 2024 The Santa Monica Coalition announced it has filed a lawsuit against County Health Director Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County Health Department, and the Venice Family Clinic as a real party of interest, in connection with the ongoing Needle Distribution Program which has been conducted for a period of approximately four (4) years at all three parks in Downtown Santa Monica. The lawsuit is the first of its kind to be filed by a resident and business owners' group t...
Santa Monica's City Council thinks the city is just fine. One councilmember called the homeless residents and neighbors, their wants and desires equivalent to those of people who pay rent and pay taxes. The 'freedom' of some, most of whom suffer from drug addiction and mental illness, to live in filth, disease and to commit crimes with impunity, is valued over the ability of the rest of society to live healthy lives in law and order. Watch the videos shot and distributed by the Santa Monica...
The City of Santa Monica announced that Stephanie Negriff, former director of Big Blue Bus, passed away earlier in September at age 67. Negriff rose through the ranks to become Big Blue Bus director in August 2002, having previously served in various capacities, including assistant director of operations, manager of transit development and intergovernmental relations and senior administrative analyst. Negriff retired from Big Blue Bus in 2011, after 25 years of service. Prior to joining Big...
SANTA MONICA, CA - Santa Monica College (SMC) will honor Constitution Day this year with two informative talks about the U.S. Constitution. University of Southern California (USC) law professor Jody Armour will give a talk at 6:30 p.m. (PDT) onTuesday, September 12. UC Berkeley School of Law dean Erwin Chemerinsky will speak at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 14. Each talk will be followed by a brief discussion and Q&A moderated by SMC English professor Hari Vishwanadha. Both talks are free...
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.) has announced three event series coming to Downtown Santa Monica this spring. Following the success of its initial launch in 2022, the 626 Night Market Mini Series returns to Santa Monica, bringing the iconic Southern California food festival to the city on a smaller scale monthly beginning in March and running through May 2023 on select Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 10 p.m. The markets bring together some of Southern California's most unique eats,...
December 20, 2022 - For nearly three years now, Santa Monica property and business owner John Alle has been copying the Santa Monica Observer in numerous emails he has sent to the city's manager, parking manager, council, attorney, and the Downtown Santa Monica Inc business district board about the problems caused by drug-addicted, mentally ill, and destructive vagrants residing in the downtown area. These individuals make drugs in the parking garages, start fires in the dumpsters and even in...
As this year ends, we want to update you on our ongoing involvement regarding important issues our city is facing: The Gelson's teardown project (Lincoln and Ocean Park Blvds): In late July, the City issued a lengthy non-compliance letter to the developer detailing necessary project revisions. No revised plans have been filed. The project planner says the City will post any updated plans on its FAQ page link for this project when it receives them at: https://www.santamonica.g...
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (August 9, 2022) - McCabe's Guitar Shop, in partnership with the City of Santa Monica, presents the second annual Americana in the Park concert series in Gandara Park, Sundays in September (4, 11, 18 & 25), from 4 – 7 p.m. The free series explores the arc of Americana music from its roots to modern forms, showcasing a diverse group of Southern California artists and styles. Each concert features a family-friendly headliner and opener. Americana in the Park is made possible b...
2/18/22: Last evening I listened to a City commission zoom meeting, then tuned in 20 minutes late to the "Developer-hosted zoom meeting" regarding the large development proposed for Ocean Park and Lincoln. The meeting was recorded and was scheduled to be made part of the City's public record for presentation to our Council. This was the developers' second attempt at a meeting. The first was sparsely attended and scheduled at the same time as a City Council Meeting. There were just 4 images on...
Looking for a bold way to kick off 2022? Whether you dip your toes, take a plunge, or go for the 300-yard buoy swim in the ocean, the Polar Bear Swim will get your blood pumping and skin tingling. After the plunge, warm up in the heated Annenberg Community Beach House pool, enjoy a hot chocolate, and grab a photo with our very own polar bear mascot. Make the New Year brighter for someone in need. Small kitchen and toiletry donations will be collected to support the City's 100 HOMES Initiative, b...
2/28/21: At about 7:15 PM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Officers respond to the 900blk of Ocean Ave. regarding a suspicious vehicle. When officers arrived, they located the vehicle, a black Jeep, leaving the area. An officer witnessed the vehicle commit several vehicle code violations. When the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and crashed, striking several parked vehicles and a tree in the 1000 block of 2nd Street. The two...
The Santa Monica City Council has approved a second permit-based Shared Mobility Pilot Program in the city. At its last meeting, the Council directed staff to issue a Request for Applications ("RFA") seeking up to four shared mobility operators to operate in Santa Monica from July 1, 2021, through March 30, 2023, as part of its commitment to being a multi-modal city. The Council also removed the prohibition of Class I and II electric bicycles on Santa Monica's portion of the beach bike path, in...
UPDATE FEBRUARY 11: Hello Everyone, I hope you are safe and well. The latest update is that CDFW Wardens will be patrolling the Freshwater Marsh soon (they may have started already, I am not sure). They will be mainly patrolling the Jefferson parking area in an attempt to increase safety and deter bad behavior, however, they may also patrol the inside gate which has restricted access. If you visit the marsh, please stick to the public trail if you do not an authorization letter to utilize the no...
This February, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) will recognize and celebrate Black History Month on Third Street Promenade with art installations by local Black artists and a banner program to honor historic Santa Monica Trailblazers for their significant achievements and contributions to the community. DTSM will present three public art displays in storefront windows beginning Wednesday, February 10 through March 15, 2021, from A Brilliant Dummy, Shplinton, and Mira Gandy. Each art...
The Santa Monica Police Department is asking the public's assistance in locating additional victims who may have been targeted by Diana George and a male suspect believed to be Richard Ely. Diana George has been identified in two incidents targeting elderly victims in the City of Santa Monica during January and February of 2019. During these incidents, George and a male suspect entered the victim's homes by either posing as gardeners or by pretending to be new neighbors. Once inside the...
Library presents Spirit of the Sixties: Then & Now with Francesco Da Vinci Santa Monica Public Library presents Spirit of the Sixties: Then & Now, a multimedia presentation with Francesco Da Vinci, on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 2:00 pm in the Main Library's Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Photojournalist and peace activist Francesco Da Vinci offers a multimedia presentation on the changes brought about during the 1960s – from civil rights to the peace movement ...
The City of Santa Monica Community and Cultural Services Department has hired Shannon Daut to lead its Cultural Affairs Division. Daut comes to Santa Monica from the Alaska State Council of the Arts-a statewide organization that represents, supports, and advances the creative endeavors of individuals, organizations, and agencies throughout Alaska. She served as its Executive Director for five years. Daut is on the board of the National Performance Network and the Western States Arts Federation....
