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Vampire Surf Club to premiere surf film ‘Boy Eats Sand’ in Venice
Vampire Surf Club premieres 'Boy Eats Sand,' a free 15-minute surf film about melanoma awareness, Thursday Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at The Waterfront on the Venice boardwalk.
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SMC Emeritus Concert Band to hold free concert Nov. 8
Santa Monica College's Emeritus Concert Band performs free at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. Features music from around the world.
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Kennerk, Hall named Assembly District 51 Democrats of the Year
Santa Monica City Councilmember Dan Hall and LA County Democratic Party Treasurer Jamie Kennerk honored as 2026 Assembly District 51 Democrats of the Year by Central Committee delegates.
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Despite lame duck status, Newsom could take a final shot at utilities’ liability for wildfires
Gov. Newsom may push California legislators to revisit wildfire liability rules for utilities before leaving office in January, despite failing to pass major reforms in 2026.
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Ocean Park native's Main Street bar adds late-night hours
Bar Fortuna on Santa Monica's Main Street now stays open until midnight Wednesday-Thursday, serving Italian cocktails and wine in Ocean Park.
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Negrete, Torosis, Oelsen lead Santa Monica council race; Raman edges Bass in LA mayor's race
Two incumbents and a challenger are likely to win the race for Santa Monica City Council with Councilwoman Lana Negrete, Mayor Caroline Torosis and Ashley Oelsen holding the top three spots through several overnight tally updates according to semi-official results from the Los…
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Council OKs eighth Promenade digital display on vacant landmark Junipher Building
Santa Monica City Council approves a 1,000-square-foot digital display on the landmark Junipher Building at Third Street Promenade, the eighth screen under the city's digital display program.
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Negrete, Torosis lead Santa Monica council race; environmentalist Oelsen holds third in early returns
Editor's Note: Visit www.smdp.com/election for realtime updates. Councilmember Lana Negrete and Mayor Caroline Torosis led the race for three Santa Monica City Council seats in early returns Tuesday night. First-time candidate Ashley Oelsen held the third spot. Negrete had 9,728…
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Justin Hartley films 'Tracker' at Santa Monica's Bayside Hotel
Justin Hartley, star of the CBS drama "Tracker," was spotted at the Bayside Hotel Tuesday afternoon, shooting a scene for the show's fourth season. The Bayside Hotel, a two-story, motel-style property, is located across the street from Cha Cha Chicken at 2001 Ocean Ave.
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SMC's Global Motion World Dance Company to perform Nov. 7-8 at The Broad Stage
Santa Monica College Global Motion World Dance Company performs world dances Nov. 7-8 at The Broad Stage. Features West African, Asian, Mexican folklórico, salsa and more.
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SMC Chamber Choir to hold benefit concert Nov. 6
Santa Monica College Chamber Choir performs "From Longing to Belonging" Friday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at The Edye. Tickets $20 suggested donation. Supports SMC music programs.
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Opera at the Beach brings 'Carmen' to Santa Monica Pier for 13th year
LA Opera's Opera at the Beach brings free live 'Carmen' simulcast to Santa Monica Pier on October 17. Family-friendly activities, food trucks, and ocean views. Now in its 13th year.
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Troop 1 scout assembles 50 care kits for young patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Santa Monica-based Troop 1 scout Agustya Karadkar assembled 50 care kits filled with toys and games for young patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles as his Eagle Scout service project.
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Council advances building code fixes, earlier tenant notice and tighter after-hours construction rules
Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved building code updates requiring landlords to notify tenants before construction permits and restricting after-hours work to specific activities.
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Polls open until 8 p.m. today as Supreme Court rejects Trump’s call to meddle in the election
California and Los Angeles County officials reassure voters that Tuesday's midterm election is secure, as the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to set aside roughly 20,000 mail ballots. Voting locations and ballot drop boxes are available across LA County.
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Ballot drop box placed next to a library book return in Santa Monica
An official Los Angeles County ballot drop box outside the Montana Avenue Branch Library stands a few feet from a Santa Monica Public Library book return. The ballot drop box sits on the curb at the library at 1704 Montana Ave., next to the book return, a metal bin of
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John Adams Middle School student selected as Scholastic Kid Reporter
Harrison McGee, a seventh-grader at John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica, has been selected as one of 10 Scholastic Kid Reporters nationwide for 2026-27.
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SMC Percussion Ensemble to perform free concert Nov. 6
Santa Monica College Percussion Ensemble performs free on Friday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Music Hall at SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St. Free parking and seating available.
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Santa Monica's next chapter: Business leaders confront growth, development and the AI revolution
Santa Monica business leaders and Congressman Ted Lieu discussed housing approvals, AI regulation, and economic growth at the Chamber's 2026 Policy Conference.
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The incivility of civil elections
Santa Monica's city council election faces unprecedented incivility with online harassment, false allegations, and smear campaigns targeting female candidates like Mayor Torosis and Ashley Oelsen.