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"How the mighty have fallen."  So writes King David, in 2 Samuel 1:19, lamenting the deaths of King Saul and his son, Jonathan.  This mournful...

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Streetsblog Legislative Update: What Legislation Didn’t Make It to the First Checkpoint

Last Friday was the first “deadline” for legislation to...

We Went to Sacramento Because Enough Is Enough

Julie Nicholson is a member of the San Francisco...

Here’s a Primer to Understand What’s Really Driving Prices in California.

As Californians prepare to head to the polls, or...

Streetsblog Legislative Update: May 2026

It feels like year since our last legislative update,...

Santa Monica Kicks Off Bike Month By Starting Automated Bike Lane Enforcement

The city of Santa Monica will begin automated enforcement...

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City Touts Success of Realignment Plan with Release of Digital Dashboard

The City of Santa Monica promised to make the...

Big Blue Bus On-Track for 10 Million Riders in 2026

Every week, Next republishes one or two article(s) from...
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Happy Bike to Anywhere Day, to Those Who Celebrate

Between this morning’s Bike to Anywhere Day festivities and the Rick Crocker 5K in just a couple of hours, I didn’t have a lot...

City Opens a Second Front in Battle with Coastal Commission

Santa Monica’s Coastal Fight Is Moving From Sacramento Back...

Santa Monica Marks Successful First Year of SaMo Bridge Diversion Program

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My Pre-Bike to Anywhere Day Rush Hour Ride

In most parts of the state, today is “Bike...

Council Reforms Board & Commission Structures and Adds New Restorative Justice Commission 

Santa Monicans can expect several changes to their boards...

Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction…and Air Pollution

With ballots already in the mail and televised debates...

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...

Metro Opens New D Line Subway from Koreatown to Beverly Hills

Metro’s $3.5 billion, four-mile D Line Extension Section 1...

New D Line Subway Will Change How Angelenos Get Around

Metro’s new D Line subway extension will open tomorrow....

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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...