Bahala Blog
Community updates & vibes
Community Mapping Findings and the Value of Your Library Card
Residents consistently described the Library as a valued public institution that supports learning, connection, and belonging.
The Bahala Podcast, episode 1
Bahala’s Podcast is Here! Listen to Carlo and Deb speak about the Bahala experiment: a third space, reimagined.
Joyful Remixes: Silkscreening and Music
Kenny doesn’t separate music from visual art, or art from community. “It’s all the same practice, really,” he says wisely.
Santa Monica United Against Hate
Through poetry, sidewalk chalk art, music, practical safety skills, and enjoying being together, our community is choosing courage, kindness, and connection.
Countering Truth Decay: How Santa Monica Is Building Bridges in a Fractured Time
Events like Truth Decay “give psychology and its attendant healing powers back to the community and help translate abstract ideas into grounded conversations,” Karen says.
The Plot Thickens
And so the Bahala community garden was born, a site of learning and gathering, open to anyone who wants to get involved.
SAGES IN THE CITY
When we discover gatherings of people in a new location who welcome us, we feel the stirrings of homefulness.
Less Litter
Less Litter intentionally began with beach cleanup because of its low entry point. “Worst case you’re moving around outside, looking at the ocean.”
Under the hood: Micro-grants for Neighborhood Wellbeing
Growing leaders from individuals in our community
Breathing Into Community
Education and wellness— are what propels us toward the most successful and inclusive version of our communities.
Growing Upwards
The act of growing plants in neglected public/private spaces is sometimes called “guerilla gardening.”