Hollywood Chefs and Celebrities Unite at Inaugural Angel Awards Gala, Raising Over $438,000 to Combat Family Homelessness
Celebrity chefs and Hollywood stars gathered at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel on Oct. 16 for the inaugural Angel Awards: Signature Chef Gala, raising more than $438,000 to combat family…
Emily Shane Foundation Partners with Malibu Moves for Silent Auction
The Emily Shane Foundation presents an online silent auction in partnership with Malibu Moves, running Monday, Oct. 21, through Monday, Oct. 27, at noon PST. Featured auction items include theater…
Emily Shane Foundation Partners with Malibu Moves Running Event
The Emily Shane Foundation will serve as a partnering charity for Malibu Moves, a community running event featuring multiple races at Zuma Beach on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2025.…
Applications Open for City’s Next Poet Laureate
The Santa Monica Public Library has opened applications in the search for Santa Monica’s next poet laureate. This honorary position will serve a two-year term beginning March 1, 2026, and…
Santa Monica Place Launches Inaugural Makers Hive Market
Santa Monica Place will host its first Makers Hive Market on Sunday, Oct. 5, featuring more than 35 local artisans, vintage curators and food vendors in a family-friendly community event.…
Jesuit Priest Completes 3,800-Mile Cross-Country Bike Ride to Santa Monica Pier to Save Belize Schools
A Jesuit priest who has called Belize home for more than a decade completed an extraordinary 3,800-mile cross-country bicycle journey on Wednesday, Oct. 1, arriving at the Santa Monica Pier…
Venice Community Housing Honors Rep. Waters at Jazz Brunch
Venice Community Housing will honor Congresswoman Maxine Waters with the inaugural Courage in Action Award at its 33rd Annual Jazz Brunch this October. The Oct. 12 event will recognize Waters…
Much Love Animal Rescue Hosts Adoption Event at MUD\WTR
Much Love Animal Rescue hosted an adoption event Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MUD\WTR: Gather in Santa Monica. The local nonprofit, dedicated to saving dogs…
Community Open House to Shape Marina del Rey’s Future
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors is hosting a free community open house Saturday, Sept. 27, to gather input on making Marina del Rey more welcoming and…
Santa Monica Nonprofit Opens Urban Farm to Combat Family Homelessness
Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete joined celebrity chefs and community leaders on Thursday, Sept. 11, to cut the ribbon on an urban farm designed to help homeless families rebuild their…