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Baywatch Returns to Santa Monica…Back Where It Belongs

Every week, Santa Monica Next reprints a story from City Manager Oliver Chi's newsletter.If you spotted red lifeguard uniforms and slow-motion beach sprints along our...

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Bill to Exempt Metro from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Committee

Update: Staff for Senator Durazo reached out noting that...

Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Monica Pier!

More Earth Day!In celebration of Earth Day 2026 and this year’s...

Celebrate Earth Day with the Big Blue Bus – Free Rides on Wednesday

From the Big Blue Bus e-mail.On Wednesday, April 22, 2026,...

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L.A. Bus Lane Enforcement Camera Citations Generated Nearly $20 Million Last Year

Public service announcement: never never ever park a car...

Legislation to Define E-Bikes Advances in Sacramento.

Yesterday, the California Senate Transportation Committee unanimously moved Senate Bill...

Streetsblog Visits Colorado, Broadway and Other Westside Bike Improvements

Two of the more bike-friendly westside cities – Culver...

Santa Monica Approves Slate of “Business-Friendly Initiatives”

The City gives its official update on the Realignment...

Supes Approve Bi-Partisan Motion to Reform Mental Health in County’s Homeless Response

The following is a press release from Supervisor Horvath's...

LA Plans Bike Improvements for Westside Streets and Other Updates on LA Bike Projects

This story is a lightly edited version of one...
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John Adams Middle School Student Earns Top Honors in Elks LodgeWriting Competitions

The following is a submission from SMMUSD.A student from...

SMC Emeritus Program to Host “Earth Day at Emeritus” April 22

SMC Emeritus, a program of Santa Monica College (SMC), will host “Earth...
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City Council Authorizes the Activation of Major Cultural Events 

In the coming months and years, the city will see thousands of visitors swarm several high-profile events surrounding the World Cup, the 2028 Olympic...

Check Out ‘Wilshire Subway’ Book and Exhibition

There’s a handsome new photo book out that belongs...

Ribbon Cutting for the Renewed Douglas Park is Set for This Saturday

The Douglas Park Playground Reconstruction Project is nearing completion,...

Eyes on the Street: Trees in the Bike Lanes

Have you ever been gliding along in one of...

Santa Monica Breaks Ground on $56 Million Big Blue Bus Electrification Project

This is what progress looks like. It’s practical, it’s...

Christopher Dishlip appointed director of Public Works

The following is a submission from the City of...

SMC to Host Masanga Marimba in Free Concert April 21

The following is a submission from SMC.Santa Monica College...

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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...

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...