NOMA Members & Friends, We have urgent news and an urgent call to action! Our Assemblymember Rick Zbur released the following statement yesterday (Tuesday, August 25, 2025): “I am disappointed to share that an exemption to the Coastal Act, applying to certain multifamily development in Santa Monica, has again been
SAVE THE DATE! Less than a month away Sept. 19th, 2pm NOMA's Annual Meeting & Info Fair Franklin School Auditorium 2400 Montana Avenue Featuring a "Meet the Candidates" event with All 11 Candidates for City Council!
Dear NOMA supporters. The Trump administration is seeking to take jurisdiction over of our coastal waters to pave the way for offshore drilling. The federal government (NOAA) will be hosting a meeting in Santa Monica this Monday, August 10, to discuss their plans. There will be a press conference at
Dear Neighbors, This is your reminder that NOMA's monthly meeting is tonight, Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 PM on Zoom. We have a very timely agenda. Leading off, we welcome back our state assemblymember, Rick Zbur, who will update us on AB 1740 and a potential trailer
As a followup to our June 16th communication regarding the worrisome state of the San Vicente coral trees and median, the city has provided us with a recently commissioned report. It is a tough read—12 of 13 trees examined are in dire straits. They city also provided the following
Hi NOMA Neighbors, We are excited to announce that NOMA is carrying on the tradition of participating in the City of Santa Monica's Fourth of July parade this year! The parade will take place on Saturday morning at 9:30 AM, and we would love to have more
Celebrate the summer solstice and Father's Day at NOMA's kick-off-the-summer event! When: June 21st 5PM - 8PM Where: Palisades Park between San Vicente & Georgina
Dear NOMA Members and Subscribers, Here are a few updates and reminders: 1. Make Music Day is this Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. in Palisades Park (between Georgina and San Vicente). This is our annual celebration of the summer solstice, and this year it falls on Father'
NOMA has received significant interest and concern from our neighbors regarding the state of San Vicente Boulevard's historic coral trees and the status of the grass on the boulevard. We have reached out to City staff and held several discussions. We are pleased to share that several City
June 9th, 2026 Honorable Mayor and City Council: The Board of NOMA enthusiastically supports your renewed effort to complete the long-overdue LCP for Santa Monica. Now that the Coastal Commission and the City have agreed to a framework MOU, however, we feel it is important for Santa Monica to
Join your NOMA neighbors for our beloved Summer Solstice, kick-off-the-summer event! When: June 21st 5PM - 8PM Where: Palisades Park between San Vicente & Georgina P.S. Volunteers needed to help make this event hum. If you can assist with set up or break down or anything else,
Dear NOMA Members and friends, Santa Monica has faced many headwinds over the past few years that have led to retail flight, significant revenue loss from decreased tourism and a sickly balance sheet. New leadership is trying to right the ship with its Realignment Plan and major changes in the