Santa Monica High School Students Work At Vote Centers

Santa Monica High School students share their experiences volunteering at vote centers on Election Day.

Aminoff, Quinones-Perez, Greenstein Rader Lead SMC Board Race

Susan Aminoff, Margaret Quinones-Perez & Rob Greenstein Rader lead the Santa Monica College District Board of Trustees race.

Brock, Davis, Parra, De La Torre Lead Santa Monica Council Race

Check out Santa Monica City Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results, including the city council and Measures SM and AB.

Kean, Leon-Vazquez, Smith Lead Santa Monica-Malibu Board Race

Jon Kean, Maria Leon-Vazquez & Jennifer Smith lead the race for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District board, preliminary results show.

Santa Monica: How Was Your Election 2020 Voting Experience?

What was your experience like at your polling place? Did you encounter long lines or significant wait times? Tell Patch.

Santa Monica Voter Guide: City Council, SMMUSD School Board

Vote centers close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you may drop it off at any vote center.

Voting In Santa Monica: Everything You Need To Know

Here’s a list of voting centers in Santa Monica to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

SMC Board Of Trustees Election 2020: 3 Seats Open

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote for 3 of the 4 candidates vying for a spot on the Santa Monica College Board of Trustees.

Santa Monica-Malibu School Board Election 2020: 3 Seats Open

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote for three of the eight candidates vying for a spot on the SMMUSD Board of Education.

Santa Monica City Council Election 2020: 4 Seats Open

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote for two of the 21 candidates vying for a spot on the Santa Monica City Council.

Vote In Person In Santa Monica: These Vote Centers Now Open

Here’s a list of polling places in Santa Monica to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

Vote Centers In Santa Monica: Where To Vote In Person 2020

Here’s a list of polling places in Santa Monica where you can cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

State Supreme Court Will Hear Santa Monica Voting Rights Case

The state Supreme Court has agreed to review an appellate court ruling that Santa Monica did not violate the California Voting Rights Act.

Three Newspaper Endorsements!

The Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica Daily Press, and the Santa Monica Observer issued City Council campaign endorsements!

Voting Centers Planned At Santa Monica Schools

Voting centers at Santa Monica and Malibu schools will open in October for early voting, along with Election Day.

Santa Monica Bans Street Performers During Peak Hours

Santa Monica has prohibited street performances during peak hours at Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade.

Census Complicated By 'Mass Exodus' Across LA, Abrupt Count Halt

Thousands of people have been displaced, and a U.S. Census Bureau worker tells Patch about the final battle to count people in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica City Council Approves Plan For More Bike Lanes

Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to approve more protected bike lanes in the city.

Report To Investigate May 31 Incidents In Santa Monica

An independent report will investigate how Santa Monica authorities responded to fires, looting and damage to local businesses on May 31.

6 Vote By Mail Drop Box Locations In Santa Monica, Venice

Are you voting? Here are six locations in Santa Monica and Venice where you can drop off your vote by mail ballot.

Candidate Profile: Jon Mann For Santa Monica City Council

Jon Mann shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Candidate Profile: Zoë Muntaner​ For Santa Monica City Council

Zoë Muntaner​ shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Candidate Profile: Tom Ciszek​ For Santa Monica City Council

Tom Ciszek​ shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Candidate Profile: Todd Mentch For Santa Monica City Council

Todd Mentch shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Candidate Profile: Phil Brock For Santa Monica City Council

Phil Brock shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Candidate: Mario Fonda-Bonardi For Santa Monica City Council

Mario Fonda-Bonardi shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Candidate Profile: John Patrick Jewell III For SM City Council

John Patrick Jewell III shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Candidate Profile: Christine Parra For Santa Monica City Council

Christine Parra shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Candidate Profile: Chip Martin For Santa Monica City Council

Chip Martin shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Candidate Profile: Andrew Kamm For Santa Monica City Council

Andrew Kamm shares with Patch why they should be elected to serve in Santa Monica.

Census 2020: Be Counted Santa Monica

There are only eight days left to take the 2020 Census—and Santa Monica is reporting low turnout so far.

Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency To December 2020

Santa Monica has extended its local emergency in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to December 31.

Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Santa Monica

ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Santa Monica from voting.

Rally And March Planned In Santa Monica Saturday

A protest is planned for Saturday in Santa Monica. It's part of the Westside Chicano Moratorium 50th Anniversary Rally & March.

Demand For Affordable, Permanent Housing Grows On Westside

Upward Bound House Santa Monica provides temporary housing apartments and services for homeless people across the Westside.

Santa Monica Save The Post Office Rally Planned For Saturday

The rally will start at 11 a.m. and is part of a nationwide call to action day in defense of the Post Office.

Santa Monica Post Office Mail Collection Box Removed

A mail collection box was removed outside a post office in Santa Monica's Ocean Park neighborhood. See the photos.

How To Apply For The LA County Rent-Relief Program

Applications are available beginning Monday for Los Angeles County residents, including Santa Monica residents.

Face Masks Required In Santa Monica, Or City Says Face $100 Fine

Law enforcement is planning to fine people $100 for not wearing a mask or face covering in public this weekend.

Santa Monica Extends State Of Emergency To August 31

The city voted Tuesday to extend a state of emergency in Santa Monica until August 31.