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Santa Monica to Rename Vicente Terrace as Silas White Street, Marking Restorative Justice Milestone

The City of Santa Monica will formally rename a portion of Vicente Terrace as Silas White Street during a public ceremony on Monday, Aug. 10,...

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Santa Monica Kicks Off Coastal Plan Public Process

Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...

Tonight! August 4: National Night Out 2026 Brings Community Together at City Hall

Tuesday, August 4 | 5–8 p.m.Santa Monica City Hall,...

Letter to the Editor: PTA Responds to Last Week’s Article on Turf Controversy

We appreciate Santa Monica Next’s coverage of SMMPTA Council’s...

Transit Advocates Open Second Front in Fight to Reverse Newsom’s CARB Climate Funding Cuts

California transit, housing, and environmental advocates are escalating their...

Kool Happenings: The Not-So-Secret Police and Clockwork Orange for Musk and Kennedy

Historian and futurist, Nils Gilman, wrote a piece earlier...

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Streets for All Hits Newsom Where It Hurts: His Presidential Ambitions

California transportation advocates are opening a third front in...

Streetsblog Legislative Update: Summer Recess Edition

With the legislature set to meet again next week,...

Report: Waymo Cars Mean Way Mo’ Traffic

Given the ongoing discussions of Waymos and their use...

Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs Elected to Metro Board

Last week, Santa Clarita City Councilmember Jason Gibbs was...

Environmental Justice Group Sues Over California’s New Cap-and-Trade Rules

Just days after California’s controversial overhaul of its cap-and-trade...

Eyes on the Street: Culver City Upgrades Elenda Street Bikeway

Culver City recently upgraded its two-way protected bikeway along...
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Santa Monica Implements New State Requirements for City Council Meetings

The following is an announcement from the City.The city...

Court Grants Injunction Pausing Overnight Operations at Waymo’s Broadway Facilities

On July 27, 2026, the Los Angeles County Superior...

Appian Way Reopens Following Accelerated Pier Bridge Demolition

The following is a submission from the City of...
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 Santa Monica Pier to Honor Two Families Who Helped Preserve Its Past and Shape Its Future

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Above, the Whiting Family. Below, the Gordon Family.Some families visit the Santa Monica Pier for...

Letter: California Roadhouse Invites the City Council to the Negotiating Table.

Last month, the City of Santa Monica has terminated...

Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica...

Full Text from Mayor Caroline Torosis’ State of the City: A City that Works, Belongs and Welcomes

Last week, Mayor Caroline Torosis delivered the State of...

You Can Help Build the City’s Rose Parade Float

Photo: Juan MatuteSanta Monica residents will have a chance...

Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar

Waymos — the driverless taxis that operate in many...

Mayor Karen Bass Outlines Her Metro Agenda including Fare Free Transit, Bus Lanes

Image: Mayor Bass speaking at Metro's State of the...

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5 Mid-Summer Resolutions for Living the Dream in Santa Monica

It's already August, but it's not too late to...

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...