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Santa Monica to Rename Vicente Terrace as Silas White Street, Marking Restorative Justice Milestone
The City of Santa Monica will formally rename a portion of Vicente Terrace as Silas White Street during a public ceremony on Monday, Aug. 10,...
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Santa Monica Kicks Off Coastal Plan Public Process
Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...
Tonight! August 4: National Night Out 2026 Brings Community Together at City Hall
Tuesday, August 4 | 5–8 p.m.Santa Monica City Hall,...
Santa Monica presents “TONGVA TWILIGHT: Sounds & Cinema,” a new free outdoor summer series celebrating live music, movies & community at Tongva Park
The following is a submission from the City of...
Letter to the Editor: PTA Responds to Last Week’s Article on Turf Controversy
We appreciate Santa Monica Next’s coverage of SMMPTA Council’s...
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Transit Advocates Open Second Front in Fight to Reverse Newsom’s CARB Climate Funding Cuts
California transit, housing, and environmental advocates are escalating their...
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Kool Happenings: The Not-So-Secret Police and Clockwork Orange for Musk and Kennedy
Historian and futurist, Nils Gilman, wrote a piece earlier...
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Streets for All Hits Newsom Where It Hurts: His Presidential Ambitions
California transportation advocates are opening a third front in...
Streetsblog Legislative Update: Summer Recess Edition
With the legislature set to meet again next week,...
Report: Waymo Cars Mean Way Mo’ Traffic
Given the ongoing discussions of Waymos and their use...
Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs Elected to Metro Board
Last week, Santa Clarita City Councilmember Jason Gibbs was...
Environmental Justice Group Sues Over California’s New Cap-and-Trade Rules
Just days after California’s controversial overhaul of its cap-and-trade...
Eyes on the Street: Culver City Upgrades Elenda Street Bikeway
Culver City recently upgraded its two-way protected bikeway along...
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Santa Monica Implements New State Requirements for City Council Meetings
The following is an announcement from the City.The city...
OPA Update 8/3/26: City Pursues Homeless Services at Palm Motel, National Night Out Tuesday, Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series Thursday, & Other...
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (Thursday): Join your...
Court Grants Injunction Pausing Overnight Operations at Waymo’s Broadway Facilities
On July 27, 2026, the Los Angeles County Superior...
Appian Way Reopens Following Accelerated Pier Bridge Demolition
The following is a submission from the City of...
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Santa Monica Pier to Honor Two Families Who Helped Preserve Its Past and Shape Its Future
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Above, the Whiting Family. Below, the Gordon Family.Some families visit the Santa Monica Pier for...
OPA Update 7/30/26: Unpermitted Turf @ Ocean Park School, Festival of Chariots Parade, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
MAIN STREET WILL BE CLOSED TO VEHICLES SUNDAY AM...
Coastal Commission Staff Fumes at “Unpermitted” Turf Replacement at Ocean Park School House
Update, July 31 - SMMUSD responded to this story...
Letter: California Roadhouse Invites the City Council to the Negotiating Table.
Last month, the City of Santa Monica has terminated...
Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica...
OPA Update 7/27/26: City Moves to Shutter SaMoShel, Details on City’s AI Enforcement of Illegal Bike Lane Parking, & Things To Do This Week
Snow Skiing in Ocean Park??? This SaMo History Museum Facebook...
Full Text from Mayor Caroline Torosis’ State of the City: A City that Works, Belongs and Welcomes
Last week, Mayor Caroline Torosis delivered the State of...
You Can Help Build the City’s Rose Parade Float
Photo: Juan MatuteSanta Monica residents will have a chance...
Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
Waymos — the driverless taxis that operate in many...
Mayor Karen Bass Outlines Her Metro Agenda including Fare Free Transit, Bus Lanes
Image: Mayor Bass speaking at Metro's State of the...
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5 Mid-Summer Resolutions for Living the Dream in Santa Monica
It's already August, but it's not too late to...
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...


