First Look: Designs Revealed for 192-Acre Park Replacing Santa Monica Airport (Video)
First look at designs for the 192 acre park replacing Santa Monica Airport.
Santa Monica releases draft plan for an airport park as public input phase opens
Officials unveil Framework Diagram for airport site and invite community feedback through March 29. Planning for the future of the Santa Monica Airport site has moved into a new phase, with city officials releasing a […]
Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica Airport: Why JSX Approvals Require CEQA Review
JSX began scheduled flights from Santa Monica Airport to Las Vegas in December 2025 using 30-passenger turboprop aircraft. Service to Scottsdale was added in January 2026. The City of Santa Monica approved the JSX business […]
Noteworthy 2/11-18/26: “HONOUR” COMES TO THE AIRPORT
By Charles Andrews THE NEW RUSKIN GROUP THEATRE IS OPEN, AND IT’S GORGEOUS! I hope to see their opening production, “Honour,” very soon, and to give you the lowdown, but I can tell you, in […]
(Video) Santa Monica Approves Three-Year Lease for JSX at SMO, Airport Closure Plan Remains
The City of Santa Monica has officially approved a three-year lease and operations permit for JSX at SMO — and city officials say it doesn’t change the plan to close the airport on Dec. 31, […]
Letter to the Editor: Santa Monica Airport Closure 2028? City’s Actions Tell a Different Story
By Alan Levenson, Sunset Park In The Argonaut (Oct. 2), City officials — with the apparent support of the Great Park Coalition — reaffirmed their “unwavering commitment” to close Santa Monica Airport on Dec. 31, […]
City of Santa Monica Confirms Airport Closure by Dec. 31, 2028, Amid JSX Permit Review
City Officials Emphasize Commitment to Long-Term Closure While Considering JSX Proposal The City of Santa Monica reiterated its commitment to permanently close Santa Monica Airport at midnight on Dec. 31, 2028, in accordance with a […]
Santa Monica Council Votes in Support of Park-Centric Future at Airport Site
The decision followed a contentious meeting with over 140 public speakers and more than 1,000 emails received by the council The Santa Monica City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday in support of a plan to transform […]
Design Options Emerge for Santa Monica Airport Conversion into Public Park
Community feedback, gathered through over 4,984 survey responses, shows a strong preference for pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly designs, integrated water systems, and a balance of passive and active uses As the Santa Monica Airport prepares to […]
Santa Monica Airport to Host Air Taxi Flights for VIPs and Fans During LA28
The aircraft will also support emergency services and security operations While Santa Monica will no longer serve as a competition venue for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the city will still play a key […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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