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The California DMV’s Culture of Obstruction
This story, by Marcel E. Moran, Michael Manville and Miriam Pinski first appeared at Streetsblog California. How many people driving on California’s roads, right now, have multiple drunk-driving offenses? How many have driven recklessly and caused crashes…
Santa Monica College’s Synapse Contemporary Dance Theater Showcases New Works Nov. 14-15
Santa Monica College’s innovative and widely praised Synapse Contemporary Dance Theater will showcase new works Nov. 14-15 by award-winning faculty artists, professional guest artists, and student choreographers. The performances include dances choreographed by guest artists David Lee, Ariel Scott, and Robert…
Opening a Window into Construction: Turning Campus Improvements into Learning Opportunities
As Ballots Are Counted, There’s No Changes in Santa Monica’s Election Results
OPA Update 11/5/26: Jameson’s Joins OPA as DIAMOND Member, Negrete, Torosis, Oelsen lead City Council Race, Frost on Fifth Ice Skating Grand Opening, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
In early returns, a split-decision in Santa Monica Council races
SMC Public Policy Institute Presents 2026 Fall Forum: “Art, Politics, & Democracy: Stories That Shape Us”
To The Polls
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Election 2026
Housing
Letter to the Editor: Save Main Street Responds to Last Week’s Article
Santa Monica Council Upzones 89 Pico Parcels to Limit SB 79 Development, Leaves Door Open to Narrower Plan
City’s First Renter Aid Application Window Closes with 876 Applications
SB 79 Community Information Meeting Set for Tomorrow, August 25. Council Action to Follow on 9/8
