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Springtime For Hitler and the Second American Revolution
It's spring! And, since I suffer from that “ear worm” condition under which practically every sentence I say or write makes me think of a...
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What would an “Abundance” agenda look like in Santa Monica?
It may seem that “Abundance” is the latest buzzword...
Venice Community Housing and Community Corporation of Santa Monica Break Ground on New Affordable Development in Santa Monica
The following is a submission from Venice Community Housing.Venice...
Caltrans Posts Draft Master Plan for PCH in Malibu
Caltrans has released the Draft Pacific Coast Highway Master...
Reminder: It’s Locals Night Tomorrow at the Pier
Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier are once again rolling out...
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CalBike: E-Bikes on the Agenda for California Legislature in 2025
This article via Calbike.CalBike has 14 bills on its legislative...
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CalMatters Dives Into the Deadly Relicensing Practices at DMV
While state legislators, city councils, and activists all look...
Senate Committee Rejects Legislation Allowing Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies for Climate Disasters
This article first appeared at Streetsblog CaliforniaYesterday, the California...
Wiener Introduces Legislation to Increase Housing Density Near Transit
This story also appears at Streetsblog California.Flanked by Bay...
Culver Beats Santa Monica, CityBus Launching Automated Bus Lane Enforcement
After a succesful pilot program in 2023, Santa Monica...
Draft State Highway System Management Plan Urges State to Move Away from Gas Tax or Face Funding Shortfalls
Last month, the State of California released the Draft...
Streetsblog Checks Out the Santa Monica Bergamot Station First/Last Mile Construction
It is very much still a construction site, but...
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LA’s Pali High, Displaced by Fire, Comes to DTSM
The following is a submission from the City of...
Pier’s Locals’ Night Returns April 17 with Live Music, Art Mart & Salsa Dancing
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
OPA Update 4/10/25: OPA Monthly Meeting THIS Monday Includes Main St. Housing Discussion, Santa Monica Will NOT Host 2028 Olympic Volleyball, & REALM Joins...
OPA April 14 Monthly Meeting THIS Monday: This month's...
Local Businesses Honored at the 29th Annual Sustainable Quality Awards
The following is a submission from the City of...
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The Beaches Are Open…But Stay Away from Debris
The following is a compilation of press materials on last week's news that ocean water in Santa Monica is safe.Public health officials announced last...
Ellen Evans Announces Campaign for State Senate
Activist Ellen Evans* announced her candidacy to replace Ben...
Caltrans Wants Your Input on Plan to Extend Lincoln Blvd. Bus Lanes Almost All the Way to LAX
Caltrans is hosting a workshop and online survey to...
City Council Approves Housing Authority’s New Five-Year Plan
The Santa Monica City Council has reaffirmed its commitment...
SMC Celebrates Earth Week April 21-24
Image and story submitted by Santa Monica College.Santa Monica...
Santa Monica Will Not Host Beach Volleyball in the 2028 Olympics
At a Council meeting last year, LA 28 wouldn’t...
Santa Monica Fire Department Adds New Member: Roger the Support Dog
The following is a submission from the City of...
The Santa Methica Sign Is Retired with a New One Attacking Karen Bass for Having a Family
The lead photo was emailed to me, but I...
OPA Update 4/7/25: Agenda for OPA April 14 Monthly Meeting, Tuesday Save Fairview Library Rally, & Other Things To Do This Week
OPA April 14 Monthly Meeting Next Monday: This month's...
New Network Sets Out to Reform State DOTs
This article also appears at Streetsblog California.Last week, Clean RIDES...
Arts & Culture
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...
Santa Monica Celebrates Dìa de los Muertos
Via city of Santa Monica press release.Dìa de los...