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A college beach cleanup on September 19 honors the exact spot where African American beachgoers challenged segregation in the 1940s. Students are cleaning the historic "Inkwell" where Nick Gabaldón helped open California's beaches to everyone.
Ten students from one of Santa Monica's most underserved neighborhoods just received over $31,000 in scholarships to pursue their college dreams. Eight of them are the first in their families to attend college.
A sold-out comedy fundraiser at Bergamot Station is helping a Lions Club expand support for nonprofits facing rising demand. Eight comedians brought laughs while the community rallied behind local service organizations.
A mountain lion that wandered into a Santa Monica residential area was successfully tranquilized and relocated by wildlife experts on Friday, marking a hopeful outcome after a similar 2012 incident ended tragically. The healthy animal will be evaluated and returned to safer habitat, while conservationists work to protect the region's small but resilient mountain lion population.
Over 650 Santa Monica students learned about reducing emissions and created 400 colorful posters showing solutions like electric buses, solar power, and biking. The 18th annual contest crowned 16 winners who imagined their city's clean energy future.
A century-old California airport is transforming into a massive public park after decades of community input. The 227-acre site will feature green space, trails, sports areas, and cultural facilities starting in 2029.
When David Heavens lost his apartment and became homeless, he posted online offering free help to anyone who needed it. A 91-year-old Navy veteran responded, and their friendship is now inspiring hundreds of thousands.
Santa Monica becomes the first U.S. city to put AI-powered cameras on parking enforcement cars to catch vehicles blocking bike lanes. The technology has already spotted over 1,100 violations at UC San Diego, with 88% being blocked bike lanes.