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Council Reforms Board & Commission Structures and Adds New Restorative Justice Commission
Santa Monicans can expect several changes to their boards and commissions over the next year. And a new Restorative Justice Commission will soon join the...
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Legislation to Loosen Coastal Commission Power in Santa Monica Faces Opposition…from Community Groups in Santa Monica
Assemblymember Rick Zbur (D-Santa Monica)’s legislation to reduce the...
Santa Monica College Gallery Program in collaboration with the Mentor Show Program presents “Well Fed” 5/19-5/30
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica...
Big Blue Bus On-Track for 10 Million Riders in 2026
Every week, Next republishes one or two article(s) from...
Metro Opens New D Line Subway from Koreatown to Beverly Hills
Metro’s $3.5 billion, four-mile D Line Extension Section 1...
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Kool Happenings: That’s Not Funny and Rescued By Monopoly
British author and playwright, W. Somerset Maughm, once wrote,...
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Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction…and Air Pollution
With ballots already in the mail and televised debates...
Here’s a Primer to Understand What’s Really Driving Prices in California.
As Californians prepare to head to the polls, or...
Advice on Living with Caltrans
This story first appeared at Streetsblog. Photo: Paul Martin,...
Opposition Melts Away as Durazo Announces Major Changes to SB 1361
With the way advocates, and news reports, were talking about Senate Bill...
Group of E-Bike Regulation Bills Advance in Assembly
On Monday night, the Assembly Transportation Committee advanced four...
Multifaceted Approach to Reduce Fire Risk Advances out of Committee
The following is a submission from the office of...
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OPA Update 5/11/26: OPA Monthly Meeting Tonight, OPA Spring Mixer Next Wednesday (5/20), SaMo World Cup Activations, & Things To Do This Week
May OPA Monthly Meeting TONIGHT/MONDAY (May 11): The meeting is...
John Adams Middle School Student Receives Marian Huhn MemorialAward for Excellence and Service
John Adams Middle School (JAMS) eighth-grade student Steven Hernandez...
Restoring the Sunset – Beach Parking Hours Extended
Every week, Next republishes one (or two) articles included...
OPA Update 5/4/26: May OPA Meeting Features City Attorney Heidi von Tongeln, Launches Automated Bike Lane Enforcement, Free Cookies Today, & Things To Do...
May OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (May 11): The meeting...
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New D Line Subway Will Change How Angelenos Get Around
Metro’s new D Line subway extension will open tomorrow. The transit riding public can get on “the D” starting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday,...
OPA Update 5/7/26: May OPA Meeting Features City Attorney Heidi von Tongeln, JazzFest, Mother’s Day Events, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
May OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (May 11): The meeting...
BBB Wants You On Board to Get to the World Cup
As Los Angeles prepares to host matches for the...
Streetsblog Legislative Update: May 2026
It feels like year since our last legislative update,...
The Election Season Is Underway in Santa Monica
The race for three seats on the Santa Monica...
Santa Monica Marks May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The Santa Monica City Council has proclaimed May as...
Santa Monica Kicks Off Bike Month By Starting Automated Bike Lane Enforcement
The city of Santa Monica will begin automated enforcement...
SMC Vocal Jazz Ensemble to Perform May 15
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department will present the SMC Vocal...
Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel To Illuminate In Celebration Of ‘AAPI Heritage Month 2026’
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month 2026, Pacific Park...
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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...


