This week’s Metro board committee meetings marked the first in a series of big board decisions on the future of policing on the Metro system. Unfortunately, the current proposal [staff report] is effectively a three-year extension of the ~$130 million/year multi-agency contract negotiated back in 2017 rather than the fully-fleshed-out reimagined approach to public safety advocates and …
Note: this newsletter was lightly edited to take some events out of the calendar that have already happened. Highlights & Video Clips from This Week’s OPA Monthly Meeting: SaMo Police Department: Officer Alpert shared vehicular / traffic safety reports, a discussion on noise complaints, & new jaywalking laws (click here to watch the video).City Manager David White: He discussed the priorities …
The Santa Monica College (SMC) student-run media outlet The Corsair and its staff brought home a total of 28 awards from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), the California College Media Association (CCMA), and the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) at a combined mega conference held March 9-11 at the San Francisco Hyatt Regency. Here is a complete listing of the awards brought home by The Corsair and its …
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At last night’s meeting, the Santa Monica City Council adopted the next version of the Sustainable City Plan (SCP). The Sustainable City Plan guides the work and plans to achieve water self-sufficiency, zero waste, and carbon neutrality, as well as economic vitality and social equity. The indicators and targets adopted will help drive decisions and meaningful outcomes …
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Rick Cole will be the third guest on the What’s Next podcast which will be broadcast later this month. Cole is currently the Chief Deputy Controller for the City of Los Angeles and has previously been the city manager for Azusa, Ventura and, most recently, Santa Monica (2015-2020). Cole has also served as Mayor of …
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The following is a press release provided by Santa Monica Community College. The National Council for Continuing Education and Training (NCCET)—a national organization that provides professional development to those working in continuing education, and spotlights programs that are models for other community colleges—has recognized Santa Monica College’s (SMC) noncredit Certified Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide Certificate …
My mother, former Franklin Elementary School teacher Geraldine Webb, will turn 100 on March 18. Geraldine is the oldest SMMUSD retired teacher. She taught at Franklin Elementary School for 37 years in the same classroom, Room 7. She retired in 1988. Geraldine still has many friends and former students in the community. Geraldine’s two grandchildren …
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“Think Pink for Women’s Wellness” is an annual Irene Dunne Guild event that focuses on health education and awareness for women and their families. The Irene Dunne Guild, a support group of Saint John’s Health Center Foundation, created Think Pink over 18 years ago as a gathering to educate women on important health issues. This …
The incoming officers for the Santa Monica Family YMCA are President Sherri Lee-Lewis; Vice-President Norm Lantz; Secretary Sharon Gavin; and Treasurer Michael Peattie. New Board of Directors for 2025 are Veronica Castillo, Steve Weaver, Don Cohen, Pat Potter, and Cheryel Kanan. Returning Board members are Timur Berberoglu, Donna Byrd, Sharon Gavin, and Nat Trives. Aref …
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