Santa Monica’s Big Plans Unveiled | Venice Beach News

Santa Monica’s Main Street transforms into a festive block party this Thursday for the State of the City Festival, featuring mayor’s remarks, ESPN and Goldenvoice activations, and local shopping vouchers—all while major affordable housing progress unfolds with the 82-unit Tierra Apartments rising where a parking lot once stood. The school district greenlights its budget despite deficits, confident in long-term stability and strong local support. Meanwhile, the Musical Theatre Guild celebrates 30 years with a special concert this fall and a Side Show staging next year—subscriptions open now. And with property values soaring to nearly $55 billion, Santa Monica remains one of LA County’s most valuable cities, even as tax impacts stay modest thanks to Proposition 13. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59c30e6d71c3a6d7