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Streetsblog Legislative Update: Summer Recess Edition
With the legislature set to meet again next week,...
Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
Waymos — the driverless taxis that operate in many...
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...
Bill to Reform Coastal Commission Scaled Back, but Still Delivers Wins for Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects and Santa Monica
Assemblymember Rick Zbur's Assembly Bill 1740 is likely headed...
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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...
OPA Update 7/27/26: City Moves to Shutter SaMoShel, Details on City’s AI Enforcement of Illegal Bike Lane Parking, & Things To Do This Week
Snow Skiing in Ocean Park??? This SaMo History Museum Facebook...
OPA Update 7/23/26: State of the City Event ON Main St. Tonight/Thursday, OPA Picnic Tonight, Beach Clean-Up Sunday, & Other Things To Do This...
State of the City on Main St. TONIGHT (Thursday)...
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‘Flock Off’: Mass Surveillance Surge Jeopardizes Lifesaving Crash Reduction Strategy
Give them liberty … and give us death.A forthcoming federal bill proposes to outlaw speed- and red-light cameras under the cover of legitimate, but...
Letter: California Roadhouse Invites the City Council to the Negotiating Table.
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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
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Mayor Karen Bass Outlines Her Metro Agenda including Fare Free Transit, Bus Lanes
Image: Mayor Bass speaking at Metro's State of the...
Santa Monicans: Here’s How to Get Your Ocean Way Tickets Now…
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