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.

CA Appellate Court Finds No Discrimination In SM Election System

A state appellate court overturned a trial court ruling and found the city of Santa Monica's at-large election system was constitutional.

Santa Monica, Nearby Cities Crack Down On Face Masks

Santa Monica announced a new city order to emphasize just how important face coverings are. Other cities are stepping up.

Completed Project for Groundwater Recharge Captures Stormwater

Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Watershed Protection and United Water Conservation District have reported 17.6 AFY of stormwater runoff

Santa Monica Passes New Budget

Santa Monica City Council has approved a $613.6 million fiscal year 2020-2021 budget.

Employees recognized at VCPWA for outstanding job performance

On May 19th three County staff members were recognized as Employee of the Year for their work

Snapchat Stops Promoting President Trump's Account

The Trump campaign has spent a significant amount of money on Snapchat advertising.

Religious Leaders Speak Out Against President Trump, Racism

An interfaith group from across Los Angeles County met in Santa Monica Wednesday to speak out against President Donald Trump.

Religious Figures Assemble To Blast President's Church Photo Op

An interfaith group will gather in Santa Monica Wednesday to speak out against President Donald Trump.

Street Sweeping Returns To Santa Monica In June

Street sweeping resumes June 1 in Santa Monica, according to city officials.

LA County Could Have Stay-At-Home Order Through Summer

Los Angeles County's top health official announced Tuesday that its stay-at-home order could remain in effect through August.

Santa Monica Suspends Plastic Bag Ban Temporarily

The city of Santa Monica released a new emergency order suspending the city's plastic bag ban.