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The Turn That Convinced Me Santa Monica’s Safe System Approach Will Work
The crossing guard at Chelsea Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard has been escorting McKinley kids across the street for almost twenty years, and for much of that time he’s had to watch out for…
Letter to the Editor: Spoke Promotes the Future 14th Street Bike Lane
Santa Monica Spoke submitted the following letter to support the awarding of a contract to design a protected bikeway on 14th Street at last night’s City Council meeting. The motion passed 7-0. Subject: Item…
Afterglow: Portraits By Sam Comen Offers A Glimpse of America Through The People Visiting Santa Monica Pier
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The faces, stories and experiences of people drawn to one of America’s most iconic destinations will come together in “Afterglow: Portraits by Sam Comen,” a new photography…

The Turn That Convinced Me Santa Monica’s Safe System Approach Will Work

City Council Resolution Would Begin Design of 14th Street Protected Bikeway

OPA Update 9/7/26: Sept. OPA Meeting Next Monday, History of Jadis on Main St., New State Housing Rules Paused in Most Santa Monica Transit Areas, & Things To Do This Week

Kool Happenings: Get Thee to a Nunnery and Chains, Planes and Echoing Refrains

SMMUSD Meeting Summary: September 3, 2026

SMCLC Endorses Negrete and Oelsen, Drops Longtime Ally Phil Brock
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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

















