Recent News
Santa Monica Police Could Soon Patrol Metro Rail Platforms Under New City-Metro Agreement
Santa Monica is moving toward a new agreement with Metro that would allow Santa Monica Police Department officers to patrol the platforms and trains at all three of the city’s Metro E/Expo Line stations,…
Public Safety Unions Widen Council Endorsements, Snub Brock, Lesley, and Torosis.
Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 and the Santa Monica Police Officers Association have broadened their slate of endorsed City Council candidates for the November election, adding challengers Doug Trussler and Ashley Oelsen to their…
I Survived the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market Crash
The following is an adapted excerpt from The Peach: A Memoir of Trauma, Survival, and Forgiveness. It explores the author’s experience as a survivor of an infamous 2003 crash which claimed the lives of ten people.…
Santa Monica Public Library and Bahala present Join & Thrive: Film Screening and Volunteer Fair
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Public Library, in partnership with local nonprofit Bahala, invites community members to Join & Thrive: Film Screening and Volunteer Fair,…
Santa Monica Police Could Soon Patrol Metro Rail Platforms Under New City-Metro Agreement
Public Safety Unions Widen Council Endorsements, Snub Brock, Lesley, and Torosis.
Santa Monica Pier Sign to Receive Routine Off-Site Maintenance
Beach Repairs Begin as City Readies for ESPN’s Super Bowl Week, Ocean Way 2027, and the LA 28 Games
Ferris Wheel To Light Up For Los Angeles Rams Home Opener On Monday Night Football – Media Advisory and Photo
OPA Update 9/21/26: Details on Ocean Way Festival Cancellation, Today is Zero Emissions Day, & Things To Do This Week
SMMUSD Meeting Summary: September 17, 2026
Mobility
Op/Ed: E-Bike/E-Moto Legislation Doesn’t Absolve Schools from Getting Unsafe Motos Off Campuses
Legislative Update: What Bills that Streetsblog Is Tracking Are Signed by the Governor?
City Encourages Drivers to Try Leaving the Car at Home for “Sustainable September”
Steve Hilton’s Plan to Abolish the DMV and Slash Fees Is Not a Serious Proposal
Election 2026
Unite Here! and SMRR Begin Joint Campaign. Unite Here’s “Fourth Candidate” Not Mentioned
Unite Here! Endorses Torosis, Ivanov, Morrow, and Trussler…Four for Three City Council Positions
SMCLC Endorses Negrete and Oelsen, Drops Longtime Ally Phil Brock
Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Housing
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
City Offers “Master Leases” to Private Property Owners to Increase Housing for At-Risk Renters
