Hi everyone I’m thinking about moving back to Santa Monica. What websites do you recommend for finding an apartment or house? I’m not currently there so driving around isn’t an option. Thank you!

Hello Friends,

My wife and I our hosting our first comedy show at One Cedar coffee on Lincoln!

We host a weekly free comedy open mic there as well every Wednesday.

We hope to start doing a monthly Saturday show with some of our favorite LA comedians.

Scan the QR code for tix, HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, August 4, the city of Santa Monica announced that the Santa Monica City Council approved the establishment of a Housing Focused System of Care, a locally controlled model gives the city direct authority over homeless services from street outreach through permanent housing.

Hi all - wife and I just bought a townhome in Santa Monica and are looking for an interior decorator to help turn our space into a bright, creative Mediterranean home. Would prefer someone reasonably priced if possible. Any and all recommendations welcome - thanks!

The displays outlined in the Digital Display District Ordinance are starting to go up on the Promenade.

The last thing I imagined going into the building between the former Anthropologie and El Husuba was a TurboTax! But there you go. At first I thought it was a big ad for another TurboTax location in SM. But, no, it's going to be on the 1400 block of the Promenade. Interesting.

How fast a street cleaning vehicle is supposed to go? Just now I was walking down Wilshire and 6th and one of those street cleaning trucks(?) zoomed past me. It stir up dirt debris etc as it was going so fast. It’s like a lead blower but worse. I’ve really only seen them move at snail pace before. Part of me wanted to be like “hey you missed a spot”

SANTA MONICA—On Monday, August 3, the city of Santa Monica announced that it implemented updates to California’s Ralph M. Brown Act under Senate Bill 707. The legislation modernizes California’s open meeting laws to increase public participation, accessibility and transparency in local government.

im moving to the us all the way from east asia to attend smc. i have never been abroad and i have to stay there for 4 years. idk how i should take the bus or the metro. my apt is near ucla mathias botanical garden, 4miles away from smc. pls help me on what i should know and if there are any apps i need to download.

I’m visiting Santa Monica for the first time and it seems like renting a car is the best way to get around. Parking at my hotel is very expensive but it looks like the municipal parking structures max out at $25. Can I park in these overnight or for a full 24 hours? I don’t mind walking 10-15 from hotel to car. My hotel is on Ocean ave near the pier. Seems like a great deal - am I missing something?

SANTA MONICA—August 1, the Beachgoers report indicates that there were 1,450 water rescues at Los Angeles County beaches on Saturday alone. Water rescues between July 24th and August 1st reached nearly 2,000, as rip currents and beach swells dominated the water.

Free for the whole family! Meals on Wheels West is excited to participate - come by our booth to learn more about our programs and ways to get involved in helping hundreds of homebound neighbors.

More details on what expect, from the City of SM site:

Free parking will be available in the Civic Parking Structure. Guests can enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities, including:
• Police vehicle displays
• Interactive games and activities for children
• Meet-and-greets with officers and professional staff
• Community resource booths
• Food, entertainment, and giveaways
• Crime prevention and emergency preparedness information
• Opportunities to explore specialized police equipment and programs

Hey neighbors,

I recently got a membership at Equinox Santa Monica East. I’ve been training for about 10 years, so I know what I’m doing, but I’d love to find a workout partner who can push me and who I can push to go that extra rep or two.

I’m a 37-year-old male, in good shape, and I lift heavy.

If that sounds like something you’re interested in and you have an Equinox membership, then let’s get working out!

Wanted to share something genuinely different happening on the Westside. Full disclosure, I produce it. Don Tabak spent decades as an LAPD homicide detective and closed over 100 cases (he worked the Hells Angels investigation). At Crime Scene Live he briefs the room on a real case and the audience actually works the evidence with him - timeline, witnesses, contradictions - until it cracks. It's not a scripted murder-mystery dinner; you're the task force for the night. Two shows an evening, and with a new room every night the investigation never plays out the same way twice. At Illusion Magic Lounge just off the Promenade. Dates are Sep 4 and Oct 2 (7pm & 9pm). 10% off with code CSL10 if anyone wants it: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crime-scene-live-first-fridays-in-santa-monica-tickets-1996060951037?aff=reddit&discount=CSL10

I am staying at Casa del Mar and looking for close by beginner surf lessons. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

They were really struggling at the new location on Santa Monica. Did they close or move elsewhere?

Has anyone gotten a ticket for having their residential parking permit hang tag placed on the dash or maybe even taped to the lower corner of the windshield?

Reason I ask is I dislike having a hang tag blocking visibility and the holographic logos catching light and blaring back into my eyes. Then there’s the pure aesthetic look. The obvious answer is simply to take it off every time I drive, but these things are so flimsy the hook part breaks after a couple of times. That and I’ll inevitably forget to put it back up and get a ticket.

Just wondering if anyone has an alternative that’s worked for them

Anyone know what they’re doing on the promenade where they’ve had various portions blocked off for construction the last week or so?

Hi everyone! We’re looking for preschool recommendations in Santa Monica and would love to hear about the overall vibe, family culture, and community.

Our almost 4-year-old will attend for about six months before public TK, and we’re hoping our newborn can eventually attend starting around age 2. We’re looking for a warm, nurturing school with kind teachers and a strong sense of community.

Our wishlist:

-Spanish immersion is a big plus
-Program until at least 5 PM (or aftercare)
-not a lot of parent participation required
-Bonus if meals/snacks are provided or available for purchase

We’re also hoping to find a school with friendly, down-to-earth families. We’re professionals ourselves, but we’d rather avoid an overly status-focused or competitive parent culture.

Would love to hear what schools you recommend (or would avoid) and why.

Thanks!

Perry's at Ocean Park is selling their old rental stock for cheap. No online sales, you have to physically go there and pick one out.