City of Santa Monica
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On Dec. 9, Caroline Torosis will be sworn in as the next mayor of Santa Monica and Jesse Zwick will take the position of mayor pro tem.
Torosis will take the helm from outgoing Mayor Lana Negrete, who has served in the post since 2024.
Torosis will take the helm from outgoing Mayor Lana Negrete, who has served in the post since 2024.
December 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
On Dec. 9, Caroline Torosis will be sworn in as the next mayor of Santa Monica and Jesse Zwick will take the position of mayor pro tem.
Torosis will take the helm from outgoing Mayor Lana Negrete, who has served in the post since 2024.
Torosis will take the helm from outgoing Mayor Lana Negrete, who has served in the post since 2024.
It's been a rainy night and morning, and Santa Monica Public Works crews are responding to flooding in Lot 1N, the beach bike path and near the Pier. Lot 1N remains open with parking and pier access.
Please use caution and stay out of standing water and away from beach storm drains.
Please use caution and stay out of standing water and away from beach storm drains.
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It's been a rainy night and morning, and Santa Monica Public Works crews are responding to flooding in Lot 1N, the beach bike path and near the Pier. Lot 1N remains open with parking and pier access.
Please use caution and stay out of standing water and away from beach storm drains.
Please use caution and stay out of standing water and away from beach storm drains.
Each year on Nov. 20, we honor the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Santa Monica stands with its transgender and gender-nonconforming community and is committed to being and growing into a safer and more inclusive city.
Santa Monica stands with its transgender and gender-nonconforming community and is committed to being and growing into a safer and more inclusive city.
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Each year on Nov. 20, we honor the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Santa Monica stands with its transgender and gender-nonconforming community and is committed to being and growing into a safer and more inclusive city.
Santa Monica stands with its transgender and gender-nonconforming community and is committed to being and growing into a safer and more inclusive city.
Due to the forecast of heavy rain and flooding this Saturday, Nov. 15, recycling event has been postponed. 🌧️
The new event date is Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 2500 Michigan Ave. We apologize for the inconvenience.
🔗: santamonica.gov
The new event date is Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 2500 Michigan Ave. We apologize for the inconvenience.
🔗: santamonica.gov
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Due to the forecast of heavy rain and flooding this Saturday, Nov. 15, recycling event has been postponed. 🌧️
The new event date is Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 2500 Michigan Ave. We apologize for the inconvenience.
🔗: santamonica.gov
The new event date is Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 2500 Michigan Ave. We apologize for the inconvenience.
🔗: santamonica.gov
Rain starts Thursday so plan ahead! 🌧️
Free empty sandbags are available at all Santa Monica Fire Stations and sand is available at Clover Park.
Some other tips to make sure you’re ready for rainy weather:
🚗 Take your time navigating wet roads
🔦Turn on your headlights
Free empty sandbags are available at all Santa Monica Fire Stations and sand is available at Clover Park.
Some other tips to make sure you’re ready for rainy weather:
🚗 Take your time navigating wet roads
🔦Turn on your headlights
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Rain starts Thursday so plan ahead! 🌧️
Free empty sandbags are available at all Santa Monica Fire Stations and sand is available at Clover Park.
Some other tips to make sure you’re ready for rainy weather:
🚗 Take your time navigating wet roads
🔦Turn on your headlights
Free empty sandbags are available at all Santa Monica Fire Stations and sand is available at Clover Park.
Some other tips to make sure you’re ready for rainy weather:
🚗 Take your time navigating wet roads
🔦Turn on your headlights
🚧 Road closures: Travis Barker’s Run Travis Run
📍Ocean Ave. from Santa Monica Blvd. And Colorado Ave.
📍Ocean Ave. from Santa Monica Blvd. & Arizona Ave.
📅 Sunday, Nov. 9
🕗 5 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please follow posted signs and traffic control devices. Use alternate routes.
📍Ocean Ave. from Santa Monica Blvd. And Colorado Ave.
📍Ocean Ave. from Santa Monica Blvd. & Arizona Ave.
📅 Sunday, Nov. 9
🕗 5 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please follow posted signs and traffic control devices. Use alternate routes.
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
🚧 Road closures: Travis Barker’s Run Travis Run
📍Ocean Ave. from Santa Monica Blvd. And Colorado Ave.
📍Ocean Ave. from Santa Monica Blvd. & Arizona Ave.
📅 Sunday, Nov. 9
🕗 5 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please follow posted signs and traffic control devices. Use alternate routes.
📍Ocean Ave. from Santa Monica Blvd. And Colorado Ave.
📍Ocean Ave. from Santa Monica Blvd. & Arizona Ave.
📅 Sunday, Nov. 9
🕗 5 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please follow posted signs and traffic control devices. Use alternate routes.
The city of Santa Monica is thrilled to be recognized as a “Most Business-Friendly City" by @LAEDC's Eddy Awards.
Learn more about how we're making it easier than ever to do business in Santa Monica: www.santamonica.gov/blog/santa-m...
Learn more about how we're making it easier than ever to do business in Santa Monica: www.santamonica.gov/blog/santa-m...
November 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The city of Santa Monica is thrilled to be recognized as a “Most Business-Friendly City" by @LAEDC's Eddy Awards.
Learn more about how we're making it easier than ever to do business in Santa Monica: www.santamonica.gov/blog/santa-m...
Learn more about how we're making it easier than ever to do business in Santa Monica: www.santamonica.gov/blog/santa-m...
The city and Santa Monica Place are partnering to open a new police substation.
The substation is a cornerstone investment of the city’s newly adopted Realignment Plan, which prioritizes public safety & downtown revitalization.
Read more: www.santamonica.gov/press/2025/1...
The substation is a cornerstone investment of the city’s newly adopted Realignment Plan, which prioritizes public safety & downtown revitalization.
Read more: www.santamonica.gov/press/2025/1...
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The city and Santa Monica Place are partnering to open a new police substation.
The substation is a cornerstone investment of the city’s newly adopted Realignment Plan, which prioritizes public safety & downtown revitalization.
Read more: www.santamonica.gov/press/2025/1...
The substation is a cornerstone investment of the city’s newly adopted Realignment Plan, which prioritizes public safety & downtown revitalization.
Read more: www.santamonica.gov/press/2025/1...
Join us tonight on the 1300 block of Third Street Promenade for Game 2 of the World Series!
Watch the game for free with fellow fans, enjoy drinks in the open air thanks to our Entertainment Zone and cheer on the Boys in Blue!
Let's go #Dodgers! See you there!
Watch the game for free with fellow fans, enjoy drinks in the open air thanks to our Entertainment Zone and cheer on the Boys in Blue!
Let's go #Dodgers! See you there!
October 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Join us tonight on the 1300 block of Third Street Promenade for Game 2 of the World Series!
Watch the game for free with fellow fans, enjoy drinks in the open air thanks to our Entertainment Zone and cheer on the Boys in Blue!
Let's go #Dodgers! See you there!
Watch the game for free with fellow fans, enjoy drinks in the open air thanks to our Entertainment Zone and cheer on the Boys in Blue!
Let's go #Dodgers! See you there!
TOMORROW: You won’t want to miss the first-ever pep rally celebrating the @dodgers on the Third Street Promenade! PLUS — meet former LA Dodger legends Adrian Gonzalez, Eric Karros and Steve Garvey!
📅 Tomorrow, Oct 23
⏰ 6–8 PM
Let’s go Dodgers! 💙🤍
📅 Tomorrow, Oct 23
⏰ 6–8 PM
Let’s go Dodgers! 💙🤍
October 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
TOMORROW: You won’t want to miss the first-ever pep rally celebrating the @dodgers on the Third Street Promenade! PLUS — meet former LA Dodger legends Adrian Gonzalez, Eric Karros and Steve Garvey!
📅 Tomorrow, Oct 23
⏰ 6–8 PM
Let’s go Dodgers! 💙🤍
📅 Tomorrow, Oct 23
⏰ 6–8 PM
Let’s go Dodgers! 💙🤍
Join us for a Dodger's Pep Rally on the 1300 Block of the Third Street Promenade, right near our beloved Dodgers Clubhouse!
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 23
🕗 6-8 p.m.
🆓 FREE ENTRY
Go Dodgers!
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 23
🕗 6-8 p.m.
🆓 FREE ENTRY
Go Dodgers!
October 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Join us for a Dodger's Pep Rally on the 1300 Block of the Third Street Promenade, right near our beloved Dodgers Clubhouse!
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 23
🕗 6-8 p.m.
🆓 FREE ENTRY
Go Dodgers!
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 23
🕗 6-8 p.m.
🆓 FREE ENTRY
Go Dodgers!
To those who celebrate Diwali, we wish you and your family happiness, prosperity and joy!
October 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
To those who celebrate Diwali, we wish you and your family happiness, prosperity and joy!
⚠️Parking Structure update!
Parking Structure 5, located at 1440 4th St., is now open.
Members of the public and monthly parking customers may resume regular use of the parking structure.
If you have questions about parking, email parking@santamonica.gov.
Parking Structure 5, located at 1440 4th St., is now open.
Members of the public and monthly parking customers may resume regular use of the parking structure.
If you have questions about parking, email parking@santamonica.gov.
October 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
⚠️Parking Structure update!
Parking Structure 5, located at 1440 4th St., is now open.
Members of the public and monthly parking customers may resume regular use of the parking structure.
If you have questions about parking, email parking@santamonica.gov.
Parking Structure 5, located at 1440 4th St., is now open.
Members of the public and monthly parking customers may resume regular use of the parking structure.
If you have questions about parking, email parking@santamonica.gov.
Due to peaceful protest activity, Ocean Ave is closed to vehicle traffic between Alta Ave and Idaho Ave. Please use alternate routes. For protest and public safety information, please visit www.santamonica.gov/protest-updates.
October 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Due to peaceful protest activity, Ocean Ave is closed to vehicle traffic between Alta Ave and Idaho Ave. Please use alternate routes. For protest and public safety information, please visit www.santamonica.gov/protest-updates.
A planned protest is scheduled today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Palisades Park. Traffic delays may occur on Ocean Ave. For more information about the event, visit www.santamonica.gov/protest-updates.
October 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A planned protest is scheduled today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Palisades Park. Traffic delays may occur on Ocean Ave. For more information about the event, visit www.santamonica.gov/protest-updates.
To prepare for an event in downtown Santa Monica, Olympic Drive between Main Street and 4th St, Main St between Colorado Ave and Pico Blvd, and the Civic Center Parking Structure will be closed. Please use alternate routes and follow public safety officials’ directions.
October 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
To prepare for an event in downtown Santa Monica, Olympic Drive between Main Street and 4th St, Main St between Colorado Ave and Pico Blvd, and the Civic Center Parking Structure will be closed. Please use alternate routes and follow public safety officials’ directions.
The city of Santa Monica is aware of planned "No Kings" rallies across the nation and in the greater Los Angeles area, including in Santa Monica at Palisades Park, on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Learn more at santamonica.gov/protest-updates
Learn more at santamonica.gov/protest-updates
Protest Updates
santamonica.gov
October 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The city of Santa Monica is aware of planned "No Kings" rallies across the nation and in the greater Los Angeles area, including in Santa Monica at Palisades Park, on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Learn more at santamonica.gov/protest-updates
Learn more at santamonica.gov/protest-updates
UPDATE: National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for west central Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica. Strong winds are likely with gusts reaching 60 mph. Seek shelter indoors and avoid non-essential travel.
October 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
UPDATE: National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for west central Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica. Strong winds are likely with gusts reaching 60 mph. Seek shelter indoors and avoid non-essential travel.
Santa Monica celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
At the latest City Council meeting, the SAMO High School Legado Latino Club proudly read the city's official Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
From September 15 through October 15, we honor the cultures of Hispanic Heritage in Santa Monica.
At the latest City Council meeting, the SAMO High School Legado Latino Club proudly read the city's official Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
From September 15 through October 15, we honor the cultures of Hispanic Heritage in Santa Monica.
October 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Santa Monica celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
At the latest City Council meeting, the SAMO High School Legado Latino Club proudly read the city's official Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
From September 15 through October 15, we honor the cultures of Hispanic Heritage in Santa Monica.
At the latest City Council meeting, the SAMO High School Legado Latino Club proudly read the city's official Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
From September 15 through October 15, we honor the cultures of Hispanic Heritage in Santa Monica.
BALLOT DROP BOXES ARE OPEN!!!
Vote by Mail ballots are on the way--and Drop Boxes are now open across LA County!
Find your nearest Drop Box at LAVote.gov/dropbox
#VoteByMail #LAVotes #CAStatewideSpecial Election
Vote by Mail ballots are on the way--and Drop Boxes are now open across LA County!
Find your nearest Drop Box at LAVote.gov/dropbox
#VoteByMail #LAVotes #CAStatewideSpecial Election
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
BALLOT DROP BOXES ARE OPEN!!!
Vote by Mail ballots are on the way--and Drop Boxes are now open across LA County!
Find your nearest Drop Box at LAVote.gov/dropbox
#VoteByMail #LAVotes #CAStatewideSpecial Election
Vote by Mail ballots are on the way--and Drop Boxes are now open across LA County!
Find your nearest Drop Box at LAVote.gov/dropbox
#VoteByMail #LAVotes #CAStatewideSpecial Election
Mark you calendars! 📅
The California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is on Thursday, October 16th at 10:16am. Practice earthquake safety actions at home, work, school, or even in your car! Learn how to prepare for an earthquake at earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/
The California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is on Thursday, October 16th at 10:16am. Practice earthquake safety actions at home, work, school, or even in your car! Learn how to prepare for an earthquake at earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/
October 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mark you calendars! 📅
The California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is on Thursday, October 16th at 10:16am. Practice earthquake safety actions at home, work, school, or even in your car! Learn how to prepare for an earthquake at earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/
The California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is on Thursday, October 16th at 10:16am. Practice earthquake safety actions at home, work, school, or even in your car! Learn how to prepare for an earthquake at earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/
🎨 The first-ever Public Works Department Artist in Residence Debra Scacco will debut Laboratory for the Future on Oct. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Santa Monica Airport Arts Center Propeller Gallery.
🔗:https://tinyurl.com/SMArtExhibits
🔗:https://tinyurl.com/SMArtExhibits
October 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🎨 The first-ever Public Works Department Artist in Residence Debra Scacco will debut Laboratory for the Future on Oct. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Santa Monica Airport Arts Center Propeller Gallery.
🔗:https://tinyurl.com/SMArtExhibits
🔗:https://tinyurl.com/SMArtExhibits
Researchers from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering in partnership with The Bay Foundation and the City of Santa Monica have completed a series of nontoxic pink dye releases near the Pier.
🔗: https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/santa-monica-bay-turns-pink-in-the-name-of-science-ocean-health
🔗: https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/santa-monica-bay-turns-pink-in-the-name-of-science-ocean-health
October 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Researchers from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering in partnership with The Bay Foundation and the City of Santa Monica have completed a series of nontoxic pink dye releases near the Pier.
🔗: https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/santa-monica-bay-turns-pink-in-the-name-of-science-ocean-health
🔗: https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/santa-monica-bay-turns-pink-in-the-name-of-science-ocean-health
Remembering: Songs of home, stories of the heart
We invite you to Reed Park and the Miles Memorial Playhouse for the Gather & Grow series this summer!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 4
🕓 4 -7 p.m.
📍 1130 Lincoln Blvd.
See you there!
We invite you to Reed Park and the Miles Memorial Playhouse for the Gather & Grow series this summer!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 4
🕓 4 -7 p.m.
📍 1130 Lincoln Blvd.
See you there!
October 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Remembering: Songs of home, stories of the heart
We invite you to Reed Park and the Miles Memorial Playhouse for the Gather & Grow series this summer!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 4
🕓 4 -7 p.m.
📍 1130 Lincoln Blvd.
See you there!
We invite you to Reed Park and the Miles Memorial Playhouse for the Gather & Grow series this summer!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 4
🕓 4 -7 p.m.
📍 1130 Lincoln Blvd.
See you there!
G'mar chatima tova to all those in our community who are observing Yom Kippur today. We wish you an easy fast and time for reflection.
October 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
G'mar chatima tova to all those in our community who are observing Yom Kippur today. We wish you an easy fast and time for reflection.