http://www.smgov.net/news/hottopics/index_rss.htm Hot Topics - City of Santa Monica en-us http://www.smgov.net/news/citybusiness/YouthConf-07.htm Expanding from an all-female to a co-ed format, the Santa Monica College Latino Center is proud to announce that it will sponsor its 18th annual Youth Conference Saturday, March 31. http://www.smgov.net/news/citybusiness/WorkforceHousing.htm A workforce housing initiative offers many potential benefits, including an improved ability to attract and retain quality workers, enhanced employee interaction with the community, reduced traffic congestion on local streets and in the regional transportation network, and improved employee accessibility in the event of an emergency. http://www.smgov.net/news/releases/archive/2007/ccs20070314.htm The City of Santa Monica’s Community and Cultural Services Department hosts a kick-off community workshop on Saturday March 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine) to encourage public input on planned landscape and playground improvements to Reed Park. http://www.santamonicapier.org/happening.html#sunday Come celebrate spring at the Pier's annual Sunday Concert Series! The concerts are held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Pier's Central Plaza performing area every Sunday through May. http://www.smgov.net/news/releases/archive/2007/epwm20070312.htm The City of Santa Monica’s Solid Waste Management Division will conduct a FREE—that's right, FREE!—Public E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, March 17.