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Santa Monica/West LA Leaders Urge Caltrans to Build “Ohio to Ohio” Bike Link With Santa Monica Boulevard Rehab

A growing chorus of elected officials representing Santa Monica are pressing Caltrans to stop treating bike safety as an afterthought and instead deliver a long-planned...

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Kool Happenings: Music, Poetry, Art and Rebellion

In the 60s, from Dylan and Baez to Country...

West LA Councilmember Park Shares Concerns with SMO Operations

Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park, who's district includes...

Franklin Elementary Students Protest Plans to Replace Natural Grass Field

Franklin Elementary’s campus plan is a multi-phase renovation and...

Bipartisan Team of Assemblymembers Introduce DUI/Traffic Safety Laws

Even after the exceptional reporting by CalMatters in its License to Kill series,...

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West Hollywood Paints All of Its Bike Lanes Green

The city of West Hollywood is painting its existing...

Los Angeles Anti–Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption

Just because Senate Bill 79 was signed into law in...

Metro Recommends Heavy Rail Subway for Valley-Westside Sepulveda Transit Project

Metro is poised to approve a heavy rail subway...

First Look at the First Draft of Newsom’s Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year

On Friday, January 9, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his...

Eyes on the Street: Caltrans Santa Monica Blvd. Construction in West L.A.

In early December, Streetsblog shared photos of work underway on...

Eyes on the Street: Bergamot Station Bike/Walk Project Construction

Yes, Streetsblog keeps reporting Santa Monica's excellent Bergamot/26th Street Station...
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Two-week Closure to Southbound PCH/Moomat Ahiko Way Ramp

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

City Files Lawsuit Against Serial Short-term Rental Violator

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

Santa Monica to Launch Historic Restorative Justice Program

The following is a submission from the City of...
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Westside Bike Project Round-Up: Culver City Better Overland, Colorado Ave

This is a slightly edited version of this story from Streetsblog Los Angeles. Below are several recent developments concerning bicycle facilities around the Westside. More Protected...

Big Blue Bus Rapid to Pali Returns

The following is from the City Manager's Weekly Newsletter. With...

Walkout on Friday, Protest Ride on Saturday: Santa Monica’s Most Recent Weekend of Protest

Photo: New Roads Students march down Nebraska Avenue towards...

Samohi Law and Public Policy Academy Advocacy Showcase Highlights Student-Led Policy Solutions

The following article first appeared in The Wave, the...

Waymo Robotaxi Strikes Child Near Santa Monica Elementary School, Prompting Federal Safety Probe

A Waymo autonomous robotaxi struck a child near a...

Shock Poll Shows Overwhelming Support to Keep Airport Open

A new poll released earlier today in the Santa...

Council Votes to Recall and Retain Workers Operating on City-Owned Property 

The Measure Would Include Hotels and Pier Hospitality Businesses Some...

OPA Update 1/26/26: Downtown Santa Monica Hires New CEO:, Palisades High Returns to Campus, & Things To Do This Week

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSIONS NEEDED: Have a favorite business in the...

Santa Monica Retail Cannabis Applications Now Open

Image: An interior shot of Local Cannabis, the first...

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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...