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SMC Invites Volunteers to Clean Up Former 'Inkwell' Beach
WEB14 hours ago · SMC Invites Volunteers to Clean Up Former 'Inkwell' Beach. September 19, 2024 -- During Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, volunteers will descend on a once-segregated stretch of Santa Monica beach frequented by legendary Black surfer Nick Gabaldón. The historic "Inkwell" site was adopted by Santa Monica College (SMC) as part of the world’s ...
How Santa Monicans Can Prepare for a Tsunami
WEBCity officials advise those in a tsunami hazard zone to evacuate by foot or bicycle after the shaking stops if they: Feel a strong earthquake with more than 20 seconds of strong ground shaking. See a sudden rise or fall of ocean levels. Hear a loud roar from the ocean. Those who live outside of the tsunami hazard zone, should wait for official ...
Santa Monica Pier Only Beach Area Left Under County Advisory
WEBSanta Monica, CA 90405. (310) 434-4000. By Jorge Casuso. August 10, 2021 -- The area around the Santa Monica pier remained the last beach under a health advisory for high levels of bacteria updated by Los Angeles County Health officials on Tuesday. The water 100 yards north and south of the pier -- especially the area around the Pico-Kenter ...
Behemoth Returns to Santa Monica
WEB1900 Pico Boulevard. Santa Monica, CA 90405. (310) 434-4000. By Lookout Staff. April 5, 2023 -- What's green, has two heads and weighs more than 6,000 pounds? The new $1.5 million Sea Dragon ride that officially opens to the public Friday morning at 11 a.m. at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. The new Sea Dragon sports the familiar bright ...
Santa Monica Revs Up for the First Homeless Count in 2 Years
WEBSanta Monica, CA 90405. (310) 434-4000. By Jorge Casuso. November 17, 2021 -- The City is seeking volunteers for the upcoming 2022 Homeless Census, and if recent counts are an indication, there will be one volunteer for every three homeless individuals located and tallied. Due to the coronavirus emergency, the January 26 homeless census will be ...
All County Beaches Unsafe After Wednesday Storm
WEBSend PR. All County Beaches Unsafe After Wednesday Storm. We Love Property Management Headaches! 1900 Pico Boulevard. Santa Monica, CA 90405. (310) 434-4000. By Lookout Staff. November 3, 2022 -- More than 80 beaches -- from San Pedro to Malibu -- joined the Santa Monica Pier on LA County's Health advisory list after a …
Rent Board Approves Biggest Increase in Four Decades
WEBSanta Monica, CA 90405. (310) 434-4000. By Lookout Staff. June 16, 2022 -- Santa Monica's rent control tenants will see the biggest annual rent adjustment in more than 40 years after the Rent Board on Thursday approved a maximum 6 percent hike. The increase -- which goes into effect September 1 -- is based on the percentage increase in the ...
Santa Monica Tourism on Road to Recovery, Industry Officials Say
WEBSanta Monica, CA 90405. (310) 434-4000. By Jorge Casuso. May 10, 2022 -- Santa Monica's tourism industry is bouncing back from the coronavirus shutdown but must bring back international visitors before it can fully recover, tourism officials said at a summit last week. A key driver of the local economy, tourism logged dramatic increases in the ...
High Bacteria Levels Persist in Waters Around Pier
WEB1900 Pico Boulevard. Santa Monica, CA 90405. (310) 434-4000. By Jorge Casuso. June 7, 2022 -- The Santa Monica pier remains under a health advisory that has persisted for at least the past month, Los Angeles County Health officials said Tuesday. The water 100 yards north and south of the pier -- which is tested weekly by both the City and ...
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