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Streetsblog/Next: No on Prop 45
Streetsblog California and Santa Monica Next are urging voters to reject Proposition 45. The measure is being pitched as a way to modernize the state’s landmark environmental protection law, the California Environmental Quality Act; but its…
Kool Happenings: Sheila’s Got a Book Dropping Next Week!
Halloo everybody! I’m taking a quick break before the publication of my book on October 6th and just wanted to give you a heads up! Here it is and the links to bookstores, if…
PSA: Santa Monica Pier Remains Open as Appian Way Closes for Bridge Demolition
Fact Check: Santa Monica Has Not Approved 557 Apartments on Main Street Parking Lots
Legislative Update: If it Got to the Governor’s Desk, It Was Signed
OPA Update 10/1/26: SaMo Pier Sign Goes to Vegas, Montana Avenue Art Walk, Gott’s Roadside Grand Opening, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
The Westside Special Olympics Soccer Tournament Returns to Airport Park This Saturday, 10/3
Newsom Signs SB 1167, Drawing a Clearer Line Between E-Bikes and E-Motos
Mobility
Election 2026
Housing
Santa Monica Council Upzones 89 Pico Parcels to Limit SB 79 Development, Leaves Door Open to Narrower Plan
City’s First Renter Aid Application Window Closes with 876 Applications
SB 79 Community Information Meeting Set for Tomorrow, August 25. Council Action to Follow on 9/8
It’s Official: Airport -> Housing Measure Won’t Be on This Fall’s Ballot
