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Santa Monica.
beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Call was appointed Chief Resilience Officer for Santa Monica.Some support1 report
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Jeff Palmer contributed funds to a campaign in Santa Monica.Some support1 report
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Santa Monica City Council took positions on various measures affecting city policies.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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The Santa Monica City Council approved an office to promote Bitcoin initiatives as part of the city's economic growth strategy.Some support1 report
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Santa Monica is seeking regional partnerships for water and recycling initiatives, with Sunny Wang serving as the city's Water Resources Manager.Some support1 report
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Negrete championed efforts to improve Metro safety, leading to a police agreement authorizing LAPD and Santa Monica police to cover Metro property.Some support1 report
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Presley Gerber used Instagram for final updates.Some support2 reports
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A board of education district operating in the Santa Monica area has appointed Gerardo Cruz as its CFO.Some support1 report
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AFL-CIO's sophisticated campaign strategy is being analyzed, alongside Politico reporting on high volumes of political emails originating from Santa Monica.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Santa Monica offers $5K grants to existing small businesses.Some support1 report
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The historical journey of Route 66, from its Chicago origins to its Santa Monica conclusion, is being documented, highlighting its cultural significance.Some support1 report
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A producer is advocating for a beachside festival in Santa Monica to boost the city's music profile.Some support3 reports
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A person walked across America from Santa Monica to Boston to fundraise for mental health services in Scotland.Some support2 reports
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Global followers and local residents use Instagram for daily surf condition reports.Some support1 report
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Culver City, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills are joining a regional trust, while Santa Monica is considering membership.Some support3 reports
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Doug Trussler is challenging the political system in Santa Monica while seeking and winning the endorsement of the company Unite.Some support1 report
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Santa Monica City Council approved a five-year contract with Brown and Caldwell.Some support1 report
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UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center serves the diverse needs of the local community in Santa Monica.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Locals in Laguna Beach are comparing their town to Santa Monica while expressing fears regarding large corporate expansion, including the presence of Amazon.Some support1 report
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Political proposals and bills are being introduced to either retain or strip the California Coastal Commission's oversight of Santa Monica development.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Negrete opposed a development bill signed by Newsom in Santa Monica, while SMCLC cited SMART as knowledgeable about city government.Some support1 report
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Walfred Solorzano has taken on multiple roles, including Interim City Clerk for Lodi and elections official for Santa Monica. Caroline Torosis is the Mayor of Santa Monica.Some support3 reports
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Spencer Pratt's campaign is linked to a production company based in Santa Monica that also employs or works with Charlie Sheen and Ryan Reynolds.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A nonprofit organization based in Santa Monica serves the LA area, while the Mayor oversees city operations under subcommittee investigation into fund management.Some support7 reports
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Transit service consolidation is underway in Santa Monica to improve efficiency.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Eaton and ChargePoint are partnering to supply electrical infrastructure and electrify Santa Monica's bus fleet for a transit project.Some support1 report
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Santa Monica City Council commissioned a review of the city's emergency response protocols, noting the OEM operates within city limits.Some support1 report
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Key political figures in Santa Monica, including Councilmember Negrete, candidate De la Torre, and Rent Board Commissioner Torosis, were noted.Some support1 report
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Frank Gehry designed a project in Santa Monica while a bill failed to protect the development.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred on the college campus grounds of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Santa Monica City Council is expected to place a parcel tax measure on the November ballot.Some support2 reports
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A trailer bill has been introduced that could grant Santa Monica greater coastal development authority.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Gavin Newsom pushed a bill through that would exempt a specific project from required review.Some support2 reports
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Santa Monica local council supports density measures driven by state law.Some support3 reports
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A city event took place on Main Street in Santa Monica, which is part of the larger Los Angeles area, on July 13, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dine LA Restaurant Week promoted the wider Los Angeles area, taking place in Santa Monica on August 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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Santa Monica City Council is managing the city's housing plans, including issues related to Sunset Park.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Voters may approve rent control measures in Santa Monica.Some support1 report
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The California Department of Parks and Recreation is appropriating funds for multiple park projects, including those in Rosemead and Charles White Parks, representing Santa Monica interests.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Santa Monica city council accepted grants for park development and is collaborating with State Senator Ben Allen.Some support1 report
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Sue Himmelrich is seeking a seat on the Rent Control Board amid local housing issues in Santa Monica.Some support1 report
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Santa Monica City Council addresses past racial harms and denies economic opportunity to Black entrepreneurs.Some support2 reports
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The World Cup is utilizing Santa Monica as a host city, featuring matches involving teams like Belgium, Senegal, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Mayor of Santa Monica involved.Some support1 report
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Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation, and Rick Zbur are involved in the opposition to a bill (AB 1740) affecting Santa Monica development.Some support1 report
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MK Pritzker attended the unveiling of the 2026 Butter Cow sculpture, marking the stretch of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The centennial anniversary of Route 66 was celebrated, with the culmination of the journey taking place in Santa Monica.Some support2 reports
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The California Coastal Commission is reviewing the city's Local Coastal Program plan regarding development activities in Santa Monica.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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City Council elections in Santa Monica faced a major stalemate on July 22, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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Pacific Heart Institute is located in Santa Monica.Some support1 report
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A race took off from Santa Monica and stopped at the Modesto airport, involving the company Pines.Some support1 report
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RDI, a company, is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, and serves audiences in New Zealand and Australia.Some support4 reports
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Due to population growth, reliance on MWD water is high, leading to warnings about aqueduct fault risks in Santa Monica and Northern California.Some support1 report
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Macerich Company is based in Santa Monica.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A mall owner based in Santa Monica is facing issues, including a mayor's objection to economic viability, and is using the Daily Herald for policy announcements.Some support1 report
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Mayor Gleam Davis spoke about Santa Monica from the city council chambers.Some support1 report
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An arrest of a Salvadoran national occurred in Santa Monica due to tensions surrounding immigration enforcement policies.Some support1 report
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A plan was presented by Shawn Landres on behalf of the Planning Commission, leading to a directive from the City Council regarding the blueprint.Some support1 report
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City fees and council funds are supporting a charity event involving the American Cancer Society in Santa Monica.Some support1 report
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Townsend is running for Santa Monica City Council.Some support1 report
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City is taking over regional homeless response functions in Los Angeles County.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Around Santa Monica this week
News at the entities that move Santa Monica most-
Sunset Boulevard StructuralA company utilizes Tokyo as a market and hosts a pop-up shop on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.Moves Santa Monica
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city council StructuralCity Council oversees civil service hiring processes.Moves Santa Monica
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World Cup OperationalNarendra Modi led a yoga program in Kolkata as the city celebrated record turnout for yoga events and telecast World Cup matches.Moves Santa Monica
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California Coastal Commission StructuralThe California Coastal Commission provided preparedness information to District 4.Moves Santa Monica
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Northern California StructuralEarthquake activity has been reported in Northern California.Moves Santa Monica
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senate StructuralA bill allowing foreign investment in cooperatives has been approved, concerning legitimate organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Moves Santa Monica
Connections
The 40 strongest of 372, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
city council Structural
The City Council functions as the formal governing body, responsible for enacting policies and managing municipal affairs for Santa Monica.
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Caroline Torosis Structural
Caroline Torosis holds elected offices, including Mayor and Rent Board Commissioner, within the city of Santa Monica.
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Chi Structural
Chi holds a top bureaucratic position within the municipal government of Santa Monica.
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Sunny Wang Structural
Sunny Wang serves as the city's Water Resources Manager, holding a critical, formally defined operational role for Santa Monica.
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ChargePoint Operational
A functional partnership exists between the city of Santa Monica and ChargePoint regarding the electrification of the city's bus fleet.
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Los Angeles County Structural
Santa Monica is actively reducing its reliance on Los Angeles County and replacing county services with new city-controlled programs.
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California Coastal Commission Structural
The Commission exercises formal authority to review and control development projects within Santa Monica's coastal zone.
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MWD Structural
The population of Santa Monica relies on MWD for its water supply due to population growth.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Gavin Newsom uses his office and legislative proposals to influence Santa Monica's coastal development and governance issues.
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Silas White Operational
Santa Monica's policies and actions regarding entrepreneurship and racial equity are documented as having specific, high-impact interactions with Silas White.
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Northern California Structural
Northern California provides imported water supply, establishing a critical resource dependency for Santa Monica.
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Jack White Transactional
Jack White was scheduled to perform at the Ocean Way festival in Santa Monica, which was subsequently cancelled.
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Rick Zbur Transactional
Rick Zbur authored AB 1740, a document that specifically affects the operations and governance of Santa Monica.
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Hyperion Structural
Santa Monica relies on the Hyperion plant for its critical water supply.
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senate Structural
Santa Monica's city council actions rely on legislation passed by the Senate.
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Sierra Club Structural
The Sierra Club maintains a local chapter and operates within the jurisdiction of Santa Monica.
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Behrens Transactional
Behrens was involved in a specific incident while located in Santa Monica.
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Santa Monica Airport Structural
The airport's future closure is shown to impact the city's land use planning.
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Negrete Structural
Negrete serves as a Councilmember within the governing body of Santa Monica.
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World Cup Operational
World Cup events actively stimulate Santa Monica's economy and draw large crowds.
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state Structural
The operational budget of Santa Monica relies on revenue streams generated or overseen by the state government.
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Berkeley Operational
The two cities compete in the housing market, specifically regarding their respective rent standards.
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office of emergency management Operational
The office of emergency management operates functionally within the city limits of Santa Monica during declared emergencies.
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Olivia Dean Shared context
Olivia Dean conducts professional activities, such as performing at festivals, within the geographic area of Santa Monica.
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Sunset Boulevard Structural
Santa Monica relies on water sourced from the area of Sunset Boulevard.
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Ben Allen Structural
Ben Allen serves as a representative whose professional focus is dedicated to Santa Monica's interests.
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Jeff Palmer Transactional
Jeff Palmer contributed funds to a political campaign associated with Santa Monica.
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Carson Structural
Santa Monica relies on regional projects located in Carson.
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Hall Structural
Hall serves as a council member representing Santa Monica in its local government.
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El Nino Shared context
The global climate pattern of El Nino influences local weather conditions in Santa Monica, specifically regarding storm runoff and wave activity.
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Beverly Hills Operational
The two cities are involved in reviewing local collection regulations to ensure policy parity.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues advisories for the Santa Monica area.
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Caroline Beteta Operational
Caroline Beteta functions as a tourism official within the operational structure of Santa Monica.
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Ish Shared context
The entity Ish operates a festival whose base is located in Santa Monica, but its viability is currently threatened by coastal erosion issues specific to the city's geography.
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New York Mentioned together
The two locations serve as shared market bases for specific competitive entities (San Vicente clubs).
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Donald Trump Shared context
The relationship is defined by the location where protests against federal overreach occur.
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Laguna Beach Operational
Local residents compare Laguna Beach and Santa Monica, viewing them as competitive alternatives.
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New England Shared context
Culinary traditions from New England are noted to inform local offerings in Santa Monica.
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Surfrider Foundation Operational
Surfrider Foundation actively opposed a bill that affected Santa Monica.
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Santa Monica College Shared context
The college is physically situated within the city limits of Santa Monica.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
21 events- Call was appointed Chief Resilience Officer for Santa Monica.
- Jeff Palmer contributed funds to a campaign in Santa Monica.
- Santa Monica City Council took positions on various measures affecting city policies.
- The Santa Monica City Council approved an office to promote Bitcoin initiatives as part of the city's economic growth strategy.
- Santa Monica is seeking regional partnerships for water and recycling initiatives, with Sunny Wang serving as the city's Water Resources Manager.
- Negrete championed efforts to improve Metro safety, leading to a police agreement authorizing LAPD and Santa Monica police to cover Metro property.
- Presley Gerber used Instagram for final updates.
- A board of education district operating in the Santa Monica area has appointed Gerardo Cruz as its CFO.
- AFL-CIO's sophisticated campaign strategy is being analyzed, alongside Politico reporting on high volumes of political emails originating from Santa Monica.
- Santa Monica offers $5K grants to existing small businesses.
- The historical journey of Route 66, from its Chicago origins to its Santa Monica conclusion, is being documented, highlighting its cultural significance.
- A producer is advocating for a beachside festival in Santa Monica to boost the city's music profile.
- A person walked across America from Santa Monica to Boston to fundraise for mental health services in Scotland.
- Global followers and local residents use Instagram for daily surf condition reports.
- Doug Trussler is challenging the political system in Santa Monica while seeking and winning the endorsement of the company Unite.
- Santa Monica City Council approved a five-year contract with Brown and Caldwell.
- Locals in Laguna Beach are comparing their town to Santa Monica while expressing fears regarding large corporate expansion, including the presence of Amazon.
- Negrete opposed a development bill signed by Newsom in Santa Monica, while SMCLC cited SMART as knowledgeable about city government.
- Walfred Solorzano has taken on multiple roles, including Interim City Clerk for Lodi and elections official for Santa Monica. Caroline Torosis is the Mayor of Santa Monica.
- A nonprofit organization based in Santa Monica serves the LA area, while the Mayor oversees city operations under subcommittee investigation into fund management.
- Eaton and ChargePoint are partnering to supply electrical infrastructure and electrify Santa Monica's bus fleet for a transit project.
August 2026
32 events- Culver City, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills are joining a regional trust, while Santa Monica is considering membership.
- Political proposals and bills are being introduced to either retain or strip the California Coastal Commission's oversight of Santa Monica development.
- Transit service consolidation is underway in Santa Monica to improve efficiency.
- Santa Monica City Council commissioned a review of the city's emergency response protocols, noting the OEM operates within city limits.
- Key political figures in Santa Monica, including Councilmember Negrete, candidate De la Torre, and Rent Board Commissioner Torosis, were noted.
- Frank Gehry designed a project in Santa Monica while a bill failed to protect the development.
- An incident occurred on the college campus grounds of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica.
- The Santa Monica City Council is expected to place a parcel tax measure on the November ballot.
- A trailer bill has been introduced that could grant Santa Monica greater coastal development authority.
- Gavin Newsom pushed a bill through that would exempt a specific project from required review.
- Santa Monica local council supports density measures driven by state law.
- A city event took place on Main Street in Santa Monica, which is part of the larger Los Angeles area, on July 13, 2026.
- Dine LA Restaurant Week promoted the wider Los Angeles area, taking place in Santa Monica on August 13, 2026.
- Voters may approve rent control measures in Santa Monica.
- The Santa Monica city council accepted grants for park development and is collaborating with State Senator Ben Allen.
- Sue Himmelrich is seeking a seat on the Rent Control Board amid local housing issues in Santa Monica.
- Santa Monica City Council addresses past racial harms and denies economic opportunity to Black entrepreneurs.
- The World Cup is utilizing Santa Monica as a host city, featuring matches involving teams like Belgium, Senegal, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Mayor of Santa Monica involved.
- Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation, and Rick Zbur are involved in the opposition to a bill (AB 1740) affecting Santa Monica development.
- MK Pritzker attended the unveiling of the 2026 Butter Cow sculpture, marking the stretch of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica.
- The centennial anniversary of Route 66 was celebrated, with the culmination of the journey taking place in Santa Monica.
- Pacific Heart Institute is located in Santa Monica.
- A race took off from Santa Monica and stopped at the Modesto airport, involving the company Pines.
- RDI, a company, is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, and serves audiences in New Zealand and Australia.
- Due to population growth, reliance on MWD water is high, leading to warnings about aqueduct fault risks in Santa Monica and Northern California.
- Macerich Company is based in Santa Monica.
- A mall owner based in Santa Monica is facing issues, including a mayor's objection to economic viability, and is using the Daily Herald for policy announcements.
- Mayor Gleam Davis spoke about Santa Monica from the city council chambers.
- An arrest of a Salvadoran national occurred in Santa Monica due to tensions surrounding immigration enforcement policies.
- A plan was presented by Shawn Landres on behalf of the Planning Commission, leading to a directive from the City Council regarding the blueprint.
- City fees and council funds are supporting a charity event involving the American Cancer Society in Santa Monica.
- Townsend is running for Santa Monica City Council.
July 2026
5 events- UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center serves the diverse needs of the local community in Santa Monica.
- Santa Monica City Council is managing the city's housing plans, including issues related to Sunset Park.
- The California Department of Parks and Recreation is appropriating funds for multiple park projects, including those in Rosemead and Charles White Parks, representing Santa Monica interests.
- City Council elections in Santa Monica faced a major stalemate on July 22, 2026.
- City is taking over regional homeless response functions in Los Angeles County.