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Legislation to Modernize Red Light Cameras in California Has Cleared the Senate and is Moving in the Assembly

It’s hard to argue against traffic safety programs with Damian Kevitt. The affable head of Streets Are For Everyone comes prepared with a litany of...

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Supes Move to Restore Measure J

In 2020, Los Angeles County voters passed Measure J...

Reminder: State of the City Is Thursday Night at Reed Park, Kicking Off SaMo’s 150th Birthday

The following announcement comes from the City of Santa...

Supes Push for Transparency and Accountability from ICE

The following is a press statement from the Office...

Redditor Seeks Help Finding Missing Brother Last Seen in Santa Monica

From the post on Reddit:Hi everyone. My brother Brian...

Give Input on Metro Sepulveda Rail Plan to connect Valley and Westside

The following article also appears at Streetsblog Los Angeles.Metro...

Kool Happenings: Holding Out For A Hero

If you've seen the movie Footloose even once, you are familiar...

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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups

Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...

Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today

The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...

Report: California Needs A Stable Rail Funding Plan

California’s ability to grow and modernize its rail network...

As ICE Continues Assault on Vulnerable Workers, Groups Launch Fundraiser to Assist Street Vendors

The "unscrupulous nature of the enforcement" had stunned her...

More Low Speed Fail from Trump on High Speed Rail in CA

Just over two weeks ago, USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced the...
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Free, Live Virtual Show from the SMC Planetarium in August, “Sneak Peek” on Aug. 8

The Santa Monica College Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in August 2025 with a free,...

OPA Update 7/10/25: Thank You Raphael Barragán for Joining OPA as our First Ever “DIAMOND Business Member”, OPA July 14 Monthly Meeting Monday, ICE...

Thank You Raphael Barragán for Joining OPA as our First Ever "DIAMOND Business Member"! Raphael...
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Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. CEO Andrew Thomas Announces Departure

Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) announced last Friday that Chief Executive Officer Andrew Thomas will step down after three years."When I returned to DTSM...

Learn to Spin Yarn at the Santa Monica Public Library

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

Eyes in the Park: Chess Minded Individual Hosts Meetup Opening Day for New Tables

"The city shut down the old chess park three...

BBB Will Raise Fares in August for First Time in Nearly a Decade

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

Doc Drew’s The Swish: Volume 19

Welcome to the first and only issue of volume...

OPA Update 7/3/25: Happy Independence Day! Main St. 4th of July Parade Starts Friday @ 9:30am

Main St. Parade Details: The parade starts Friday at 9:30am near City Hall and...

Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey

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

A View on the Ongoing Attack on Southern California

I was doing my weekend jog on the beach...

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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...

Santa Monica Celebrates Dìa de los Muertos

Via city of Santa Monica press release.Dìa de los...