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SMPD Investigating Collision at 5th Street and Wilshire Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA – On September 24, 2026, at approximately 5:47 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a ...
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Santa Monica Bay Turns Pink Again for Ocean Science

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2026) – Researchers from UCLA Samueli School of Engineering’s Coastal Flood Lab, in ...
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Santa Monica Collection Room

The Santa Monica Collection Room holds a specialized selection of primary and secondary sources that chronicle the history of the Santa Monica Bay region, Southern California and the rest of the state ...
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SMPD Investigating Suspected Overdose Death

SMPD detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose. At this time, there is no indication of foul play. The ...
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for September 25, 2026

Santa Monica, Calif. – The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) will conduct traffic safety operations on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. focused on the most dangerous driver ...
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Goldenvoice partnership supports fall events, community garden enhancements and benefits youth and environmental programs

Goldenvoice also funded and installed several enhancements to Santa Monica's community gardens, including: In addition, ...
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Santa Monica Public Library and Bahala present Join & Thrive: Film Screening and Volunteer Fair

The Santa Monica Public Library, in partnership with local nonprofit Bahala, invites community members to Join & Thrive: Film Screening and Volunteer Fair, an afternoon of film, conversation and ...
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City of Santa Monica launches $100,000 Small Business Relief Microgrant Program

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2026) — At last Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the city of Santa Monica announced its Small Business Relief Microgrant Program, which will provide one-time, $5,000 ...
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Big Blue Bus Provides 10 Million Rides for the Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus delivered over 10 million rides to residents and visitors across the Los Angeles region. Reaching this major milestone for consecutive years ...
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SMPD Seeks Additional Victims Following Indecent Exposure Arrest

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is seeking additional victims who may have encountered Michael Greenwald, a 72-year-old Calabasas resident arrested following an ...
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The Blue Notebook - A Weekly SMPD Recap - August 30- September 5, 2026

AM by . Executive Summary As Labor Day weekend approached, marking the traditional close of summer, SMPD continued enforcement, outreach, and traffic safe ...
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Business Improvement Districts

Business Improvement District (BID) fees are assessed in certain areas of Santa Monica in the manner and amounts mentioned in each of the following sections and are determined by the location of your ...