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New City Manager and Top Staff, District Elections for City Council, Zero Tolerance Policing and “Othering” Attacks on Their Opponents – The Safer Slate...

Last Monday evening, the night before the City Council meeting, the Safer Santa Monica Slate was hosted by Northeast Neighbors, one of Santa Monica’s officially...

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Streetsblog Reviews the New Michigan Avenue Greenway Extension

The following was initially printed in, you guessed it,...

Council Majority Makes Symbolic Vote to Try and Persuade Voters to Vote for Measures K and PSK

At this week’s City Council meeting, the Council held...

Letters to the Editor: A Damning Statement from Oscar de la Torre

The following letter to the editor by SMMUSD School...

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A Wrap Up of a Week Without Driving

Our old friend and Santa Monica native Abby Arnold...

Week Without Driving Day 2: Where the Sidewalk Ends

Our friend Abby continues her Week without Driving adventures....

Governor Newsom Signs Complete Streets Bill

This story first appeared at Streetsblog California. Finally, state law...

Governor Newsom Signs Three Bills Restricting Oil and Gas Wells Near People

This article first appeared at Streetsblog California. Governor Newsom signed...

Study: We Can Build Our Way out of Climate Change

The following article by Amal Ahmed first appeared at...

Legislative Update: Ending Harmful Road Widening, and Redefining “Major Transit Stops”

Governor Newsom signed a long list of bills last...
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OPA Update 10/10/24: Details for Monday OPA Meeting, Airport Conversion Survey, & Things To Do This Weekend

OPA Oct. 14 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month's meeting will be at the 2601 Main...

City Council authorizes Development and Disposition Agreement for 1318 4th Street

The following is a press release from the City...

Santa Monica Inches Closer to Its Fate as Co-Host of the 2028 Olympic Games

The following is a press release from the City...
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Today Is the Last Day to Submit Questions for the r/SantaMonica Subreddit Candidate’s Forum

If you’re not part of a political group or involved with your neighborhood association (or even if you are in your neighborhood association but...

SMMUSD Responds to County Clerk Error on Mail in Ballots

In a follow-up to yesterday's story, the Santa Monica-Malibu...

Error on Mail-In Ballot for SMMUSD Bond Measures

The Los Angeles County Clerk has made an error...

Observer, Westside Voice, Make Endorsements in City Council Races

Two of Santa Monica's news outlets are on the...

SMC Wind Ensemble Presents “Fantasia” Oct. 13

The following is a press release from Santa Monica...

Who Is Behind the Big Money PAC’s in the City Council Race?

After the first financial disclosure forms in the City...

Report Details the Unfulfilled Promise of Complete Streets in Caltrans Projects

The following post first appeared at Calbike. Today, CalBike is releasing...

Ding! Governor Vetos Bill That Would Have Required Alert for Speeding Drivers

The following article first appeared at Streetsblog California. Over the...

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Next Wednesday: Indigenous Artists Reinforce History and Presence at Tongva Park

Via Press Release: WHEN: Wednesday, May 30, 7:30 – 9 p.m. WHERE: Tongva...

SMC Announces June Concert Schedule: Jazz Vocal, Symphony, Musical Theatre, and More

Via press release: The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased...

Pictures: Santa Monica Celebrates Día de los Muertos

For the sixth year running, Santa Monica celebrated Día de...

Santa Monica Celebrates Dìa de los Muertos

Via city of Santa Monica press release. Dìa de los...