City of Santa Monica

The city of Santa Monica is partnering with LA County's LA versus Hate on its "Signs of Solidarity" campaign to provide free posters and yard signs for residents and businesses to take a visible stand against hate. More information is available at santamonica.gov/equity

Community recycling event ♻️ We are hosting a free recycling event on Aug. 2 at 2500 Michigan Ave. from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Bring your used mattresses, box springs, e-waste and up to five boxes of paper for shredding! 🔗: ow.ly/Y7iG50WiAyZ

It was incredible to see so many community members turn out for last week's State of the City event! There will be lots more awesome park events this summer, so be sure to stay tuned to our channels, and if you missed Thursday's event, here's a recap: santamonica.gov/blog/2025-stat…

The city of Santa Monica is accepting applications for several vacancies across multiple Boards and Commissions! For more information including requirements to serve, visit ow.ly/mKK550Wty2G

Santa Monica’s Shelter Treatment and Empowerment Program, or STEP Court, is a diversion program that connects qualifying individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health or substance use issues in Santa Monica with access to Shelter. 🔗: santamonica.gov/topic-explaine…

The Santa Monica City Council proudly proclaims July as Parks and Recreation Month celebrating “Summer in Santa Monica” and the power of parks, arts and play to uplift our community. Let’s recreate, get out and play!

Turón, 30, arrived in SM earlier this year to pursue a boxing career but soon found himself without stable housing. Through Project Homecoming and SMPD’s Homeless Liaison Program, he was able to return to Boston on July 2 to reunite with his father. 🔗: santamonica.gov/topic-explaine…

Join us tonight, Thursday, July 17, from 4–7 p.m. at Reed Park and the newly revived Miles Memorial Playhouse for the State of the City. Special thanks to Mascot Sports for sponsoring the stage and dj for the event. Find more information at SMStateoftheCity.eventbrite.com.

Santa Monica is marking 150 years with a citywide celebration from July through December 2025! Learn more: santamonica.gov/press/2025/06/…...

Compost giveaway at the City Yards 🌱 📅 Saturday, July 19 🕘 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 📍 2500 Michigan Ave. We’re also giving away free food scrap kitchen pails to help you recycle your food waste. 🔗: ow.ly/AZMZ50WaTLy

The city of Santa Monica is accepting applications for several vacancies across multiple Boards and Commissions! For more information including requirements to serve, visit the QR code in the post or visit ow.ly/bQ5R50Wno19.

Battery Recycling Program 🔋 Come to our quarterly recycling event on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Yards, 2500 Michigan Ave. 🔋 E-mail [email protected] if you have a damaged or leaking batteries. 🔗 santamonica.gov/process-explai…

The Santa Monica City Council meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. Meeting agenda can be found at santamonica.gov/council.

“State of the City: A Celebration of Resilience and Growth” is set for Thursday, July 17, from 4–7 p.m. at Reed Park and the newly reopened Miles Memorial Playhouse. 🚌 Plan ahead: Take Big Blue Bus for free! Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 18, and Rapids 3, 7, 10.

SMAlert | Street Closure Due to a traffic collision, Northbound 4th Street will be closed between Santa Monica Blvd and Arizona Ave until approximately 9am. Use alternate routes.

The city of Santa Monica’s new diversion program, SaMo Bridge, officially opened in May, and has already proved to be a valuable resource for justice-involved individuals in the city. 🔗: santamonica.gov/blog/housing-f…

The city invites Palisades and Malibu business owners looking to temporarily relocate to Santa Monica to an open house on July 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Santa Monica Main Library. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/PaliResource.

Happy Fourth of July, Santa Monica! We hope you all have a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends. Friendly reminder: all fireworks, including "safe and sane" fireworks, are illegal in Santa Monica.

Beginning July 1, 2025 drivers of vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes and bus stops will receive warning notices in the mail. Citations will be issued starting September 1, 2025. Learn more about the ABLE program at bigbluebus.com/able #RideWithConfidence…

In observance of Independence Day, Big Blue Bus will operate a weekend schedule on Friday, July 4. The Customer Service Call Center and Blue: The Transit Store will be closed. Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, July 7. Rapids 3, 7, 10, and Routes 5, 15, 16, 41, 43,…