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Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Colorado Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Appear Complete
All photos: Joe LintonSanta Monica is installing concrete-curb-protected bike lanes...
Legislative Update: The Good E-Bike Legislation Is Moving, the Bad Legislation Is Not
“Well, the good news is, we’ll have plenty of...
Here’s How to Vote Before Election Day in California
With the June 2, 2026, Election Day approaching, California...
California Climate Funding Fight Pits Transit and Housing Advocates Against Oil Industry Giveaways
A looming overhaul of California’s cap-and-trade program is raising...
Culver City Celebrates New Bus and Bike Lanes on Washington and Adams
Last week, Culver City leaders cut a ceremonial ribbon...
Streetsblog Legislative Update: What Legislation Didn’t Make It to the First Checkpoint
Last Friday was the first “deadline” for legislation to...
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Santa Monica College Planetarium Shows in July Feature Women in Space, Exoplanets, and Search for Life Beyond Earth
The following is a submission from the City of...
Legislators Urge Newsom to Restore Transit Funding as Budget Negotiations Continue
A coalition of 28 California legislators is calling on...
A New (TEMPORARY!) Front Door for the Pier
Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...
OPA Update 6/8/26: Monthly OPA Meeting Tonight/Monday, Bowlmor Construction Update, Two New Exciting SaMo Restaurant Openings this Week, & Other Things To Do This...
June OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (June 8): The meeting...
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City Seeking New Members for new Restorative Justice Commission
Santa Monica is now accepting applications for the city’s new Restorative Justice Commission.Commission members will be appointed by the City Council and must be...
Santa Monica Secures $10.5 Million for “Great Park” Planning and Development
The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday night to...
Santa Monica Changes Map on Neighborhood Website, the Facts Behind the Conspiracy
Image: The "new map" on the city's website showing...
Santa Monica Celebrates the World Cup with Soccer Events and Activations
Image: Soccer fans check out the still-being-built WC headquarters...
Cloverfield Commons: Airport -> Housing Ballot Measure Is Still On
(Update, 6/15/26: The signature gathering campaign mentioned below is...
What’s in the City’s MOU with the Coastal Commission? Here’s What the City Says
The following is a press release from the City...
OPA Update 6/4/26: Ocean Park Social Club Chili Cookoff Sunday, Route 66 Steak Challenge, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
June OPA Monthly Meeting Monday (June 8): The meeting is...
As November Ballot Takes Shape, Santa Monica Voters Get a Clearer Picture of What’s Ahead
With the June primary largely settled and two major...
A Month of Pride, Celebrated Across Santa Monica!
Every week we republish an article from the City...
Navy Pier and Santa Monica Pier Unite for Historic Route 66 ‘Pier to Pier’ Celebration on 6/6/26
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Two...