Santa Monica Conservancy Seeks Volunteers for 150th Anniversary Celebration
The Santa Monica Conservancy is recruiting volunteers to share stories of the city’s historic sites during Santa Monica’s 150th anniversary celebration. Volunteer opportunities include conducting guided tours of landmarks like…
International Winners Highlight 20th Santa Monica Classic
Mexico’s Arely Reyes captured her first major 10K victory Sunday at the 20th running of the Santa Monica Classic, leading an international field of nearly 7,500 runners along the scenic…
Cancer Survivors, Patients to be Honored at Luminaria Display
Hundreds of glowing luminarias will light up the Jimmy Stewart Rose Garden at Providence Saint John’s Health Center on Sunday as part of a community event honoring lives touched by…
High School Senior Brings Tennis Program for Children with Autism to Santa Monica
When Russell Ma first volunteered with ACEing Autism at a location in Mountain Gate last spring, he thought it would be just another community service opportunity. Instead, it sparked an…
Businesses bounce back from Palisades Fire with County help
Two Los Angeles County small businesses are demonstrating resilience and community spirit as they rebuild from the devastating Palisades Fire that struck earlier this year, with both reopening within weeks…
Santa Monica Pier Corporation Hosts Inaugural Fundraiser Sept. 6
The Santa Monica Pier Corporation will host its first-ever fundraising event Sept. 6 at the historic Merry Go-Round Building, marking a new tradition for the 116-year-old landmark. “A PIERfect Benefit”…
Venice Family Clinic to Host Free Health Services During National Health Center Week
Venice Family Clinic will open its doors to the community Aug. 4-8 for National Health Center Week, offering free health services, food distribution and specialized programs for homeless individuals and…
Spinning in Santa Monica
If you hear someone talking about “spinning,” they’re most likely referring to aerobic exertion on a stationary bicycle. But Sleeping Beauty wasn’t looking to improve her target heart rate when…
CicLAvia Event to Connect Culver City to Venice Beach with 6.75 Miles of Car-Free Streets
Nearly two million people have participated in CicLAvia events since the nonprofit organization began transforming Los Angeles streets into temporary public parks in 2010. On Aug. 17, the group will…
Santa Monica Program to Explore Pacific Palisades’ Tree Heritage After Wildfire
A free online program exploring the cultural significance of trees in Pacific Palisades will examine how the community’s horticultural heritage is inspiring recovery efforts following the devastating January wildfire. The…