Recent News
The Turn That Convinced Me Santa Monica’s Safe System Approach Will Work
The crossing guard at Chelsea Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard has been escorting McKinley kids across the street for almost twenty years, and for much of that time he’s had to watch out for…
City Council Resolution Would Begin Design of 14th Street Protected Bikeway
For more on the transportation items on tonight’s agenda, Juan Matute previewed the meeting and explained in an op/ed how the Safe System approach works and why he believes it is the right fit…
OPA Update 9/7/26: Sept. OPA Meeting Next Monday, History of Jadis on Main St., New State Housing Rules Paused in Most Santa Monica Transit Areas, & Things To Do This Week
September OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (Sept 14): The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here…
The Turn That Convinced Me Santa Monica’s Safe System Approach Will Work
Kool Happenings: Get Thee to a Nunnery and Chains, Planes and Echoing Refrains
SMMUSD Meeting Summary: September 3, 2026
SMCLC Endorses Negrete and Oelsen, Drops Longtime Ally Phil Brock
OPA Update 9/3/26: St. Matthew’s Thrift Shop Joins OPA, Bowlmor Construction Update, FINAL Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Tonight, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
Public Safety Unions Back Negrete, Leave Door Open for Other Endorsements
Mobility
Election 2026
Housing
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
It’s Official: Airport -> Housing Measure Won’t Be on This Fall’s Ballot
City Offers “Master Leases” to Private Property Owners to Increase Housing for At-Risk Renters
