Reminder: Make Music Day is TODAY!!
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
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Quick update: Make Music Day, San Vicente trees, next meeting.
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'
Update on San Vicente coral trees
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
Letter to Council encouraging withdrawal of AB 1740 sponsorship
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
Make Music Day is Sunday, June 21st!
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,
NOMA Meeting TONIGHT!
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
Can Santa Monica Bounce Back?
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
TONIGHT!! NOMA Wildfire Series kicks off
Dear Friends of NOMA, If you live in the NOMA neighborhood, there are things you need to know about fire safety — and NOMA has arranged a meeting with the people who can tell you directly. Tonight at 7:00 PM, NOMA is hosting a community town hall on Zoom featuring
Wildfire Town Hall next week + NOMA opposes AB 1740 unless amended
Dear NOMA Members and friends, Two important updates: 1) WILDFIRE TOWN HALL — THURSDAY, MAY 7TH AT 7PM Please join us this Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 PM on Zoom for a community town hall on wildfire preparedness and recovery. This is an important opportunity for our neighborhood to come
NOMA formally opposes Zbur's AB1740, a bill we feel weakens coastal protections
The following letter articulates our concerns: April 30, 2026 TO: Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, California State Assembly, 51st District FROM: The North of Montana Association Board of Directors Re: Assembly Bill 1740 — Oppose Unless Amended Dear Assemblymember Zbur, The Board of Directors of the North of Montana Association (NOMA) writes
Join us May 7: NOMA Wildfire Series Session 1
We need your voice! Help NOMA have a say in future development
Dear Friends of NOMA, As many of you know, an abundance of bills have come out of Sacramento that override local zoning and allows multi-unit apartments to be built in what are currently single-family neighborhoods like ours. Some good news is that one of those bills, SB 79,
Landmarks of Adelaide Drive - April 12
The Santa Monica Conservancy invites you to a rare public tour of spectacular historic homes on Adelaide Drive. The tour runs Sunday, April 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. and includes visits to the interiors of two designated landmark homes that frame Adelaide Drive’s historical period from 1906
NOMA Meeting- TONIGHT!
Guests include Mayor Caroline Torosis and Coastal Commissioner Raymond Jackson. When: Thursday, April 2 from 7pm to 8:30pm PST via Zoom Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81526517066
Join us this Thursday at 7PM with Mayor Caroline Torosis, plus..
Join us for a discussion with Mayor Caroline Torosis. Plus, we will also have Commissioner Raymond Jackson to talk about recent changes to the California Coastal Commission. When: Thursday, April 2 from 7pm to 8:30pm PST via Zoom Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81526517066
Letters
Letter to Council with concerns about extending open containers to Montana Ave
Mar 24, 2026 Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, The Board of the North of Montana Association (NOMA) is writing regarding Item 11C-6 on tonight's agenda — the proposed ordinance establishing the Montana Avenue Entertainment Zone. NOMA supports a vibrant and safe Montana Avenue and also
Letters
A Major Decision
Dear NOMA Friends and Neighbors - Last week, the Board of NOMA made a momentous decision: we are not applying for City grant funding this year due to the unnecessarily restrictive new rules imposed by the current City Council. Below is the letter we sent to City Manager Oliver Chi and
Join us in 2 weeks for a discussion with Mayor Caroline Torosis
Two weeks from tonight! Mayor Caroline Torosis will be at our next NOMA meeting. When: Thursday, April 2 from 7pm to 8:30pm PST via Zoom Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81526517066
TONIGHT at 7pm: Assemblymember Richard Zbur joining NOMA meeting
Join us this evening to hear State Assemblymember Rick Zbur talk about upcoming statewide legislation that impacts our community. He will explain AB 1740, the bill he recently authored, which affects the Coastal Commission and development in Santa Monica. We will also be joined by Santa Monica Planning Commissioner Chair
Assemblymember Richard Zbur joining NOMA meeting this Thursday.
State Assemblymember Rick Zbur will join NOMA to talk about upcoming statewide legislation that impacts our community. Zbur will explain AB 1740, the bill he recently authored, which affects the Coastal Commission and development in Santa Monica. We will also be joined by Santa Monica Planning Commissioner Chair Josh Hamilton,
SMPA and NOMA join forces
As part of our mission to improve safety in our neighborhood, NOMA has arranged for a special promotion with SMPA (Santa Monica Protective Assoc.), the private security team dedicated to our neighborhood. IF YOU'RE A PAID NOMA MEMBER AND NEW TO SMPA: Join SMPA and your dues payment
Proposed NOMA bylaw amendments - please review
Hello fellow NOMA members, At our next meeting on March 5th we will be updating our bylaws for the first time in a decade! Please take time to review the changes and come (via Zoom) ready to vote. The suggested updates can be found here. You can reply to this
Letters
Letter to support changes to City Council meeting format
Jan 27,2026 Dear Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers, NOMA SUPPORTS (Agenda Item 16 – H) adjusting the City Council schedule and agenda management to increase BOTH efficiency AND community engagement. We thank Councilmember Negrete for bringing it forward. We ask that the Council takes the time to discuss and support Councilmember
Letters
Letter to City Council reaffirming opposition to artificial turf
Jan. 26, 2026 Dear Mayor Torosis, Council Members and City Manager Chi, We are writing on behalf of Santa Monica’s North of Montana Association (NOMA). We are affirming our continued commitment and support of the letter that we previously sent to your attention (please see below, dated 12/8/