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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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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...
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Give Input on Metro Sepulveda Rail Plan to connect Valley and Westside
The following article also appears at Streetsblog Los Angeles.Metro...
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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...
Caltrans Deletes Presentation from Website with Uncomfortable Truth About NorCal Highway Widening
In a move reminiscent of the federal purge of...
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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OPA Update 7/17/25: State of the City Event Tonight, July OPA Meeting Recap, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
State of the City Event (TONIGHT/THURSDAY 4 - 7...
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,...
Venice Family Declared HHS Order on Funding for Health and Education to be “Assault on Immigrant Communities””
The following is a statement from the Venice Family...
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...
City Council Studies Design and Features Options for a Future Park at the SantaMonica Airport
It was no quiet night in city council chambers...
Council Votes More Money for SMPD, Park-Only Option for SMO and For Study of Whether Or Not to Continue Funding Neighborhood Groups
When the United Democratic Slate swept all four seats...
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...
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...
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...