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Absent a Miracle, the City Council Race Is Over and the Four Members of the United Democratic Slate Are Elected
“I'm going to wait until all the votes are in (to see) if something happens and there's a major miracle," outgoing Mayor Phil Brock told...
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How Caltrans Measures Induced Travel: Comments Open Through Friday
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog California.Two key Caltrans...
PAL Celebrates Halloween Success, Announces Holiday Toy Drive
The following is an announcement from PAL. All puns...
Santa Monica College Jazz Ensemble Honors Jazz Legend Quincy Jones in Live Concert Dec. 2
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College.The Santa...
Three Ways To Reimagine Streets for Kids
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog USA. This...
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Highway to Hell: Fed Infrastructure Funding, Even Under Biden, Has Been Terrible for the Environment
This story first appeared at Streetsblog USA.A new analysis by...
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Santa Monica Unveils Plaque Inscribed with Apology to Black Residents
The following article was submitted by the City of...
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Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog USA. Main...
Sunday Is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog California.This weekend,...
Some Election Day Metro Briefs
A version of this story first appeared at Streetsblog...
Big Blue Bus Wins $53 Million Grant to Purchase Zero Emission Fleet
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) just announced which...
California Transportation Commission Is Ignoring Complete Streets Law
The California Transportation Commission has been working on updating...
Metro Offers Free Rides, Voter Drop Boxes on Election Day
The following is a press release from Metro.The Los...
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SMMUSD Superintendent’s Message: Racist Texts Target Hispanic / Latinx
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students, and Community Members,We have...
OPA Update 11/18/24: OPA Emergency Preparedness Group Meeting Wednesday 6pm, Main St. Listed on LA Times “11 Essential Walks to See the Best of...
OPA Emergency Preparedness Group Meeting Wednesday 6pm: All those...
SMC Wind Ensemble Presents Concert Nov. 24
The following is an event announcement from Santa Monica...
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“Caterpillar Soup” Returns to Santa Monica Playhouse for 20th Anniversary Performances
The following is an event notice from the Santa Monica Playhouse.The critically acclaimed one-woman play Caterpillar Soup will return to the Santa Monica Playhouse this November...
After Years of Debate and Negotiation, County Will Hear ‘Flawed’ 2017 SMMUSD Separation Plan Tonight
In 2017, the City of Malibu filed a petition...
SMMUSD Superintendent: Passage of Bond Measures QS and MM
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members,We are...
Last Council Meeting for the Current Majority Ends in Ugly Airing of Grievances
“Apparently we’re reliving our past,” said Councilmember Gleam Davis...
OPA Update 11/11/24: Last OPA Meeting of the Year Tonight, Veterans Day Ceremony at the Pier, & Other Things To Do This Week
(This newsletter is lightly edited to remove events that...
Beyond Just the Vote Counts, Here Are the Winners and Losers from the Local Election
Winners:United Democratic SlateDan Hall, Ellis Raskin, Barry Snell and...
Metro Ridership Snapshot Suggests Added Service, Bus Lanes, and Walk/Bike Projects Increase Riders
The following post first appeared at Streetsblog Los Angeles."Last...
Step into the Magic of the Holidays: Ice at Santa Monica and Holiday Events at the Promenade ‘Light Up the Season’
The following is a press release from Downtown Santa...
OPA Update 11/7/24: OPA Nov. 11 Monthly Meeting Monday, Bowlmor Building on Pico Demolished, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA Nov. 11 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month's meeting is the last one...
With Just Some Mail-In and Provisional Ballots Left, the Progressive United Slate Expands Its Lead
In an interview with the Daily Press held late...
Arts & Culture
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...
Santa Monica’s Past and Present Urban Designs Collide at Santa Monica History Museum. Book Signing Tomorrow Night
The Santa Monica History Museum opened a new exhibit...
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...