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City Council Authorizes the Activation of Major Cultural Events 

In the coming months and years, the city will see thousands of visitors swarm several high-profile events surrounding the World Cup, the 2028 Olympic Games,...

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Kool Happenings: The Perfect Model

The term "cosplay" was coined as a portmanteau of...

Early Results Shows the Entertainment Zone Is Working

Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone (EZ) has...

Samohi Students Named Finalists in International Conrad Challenge for Aerospace Innovation

The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Image: From...

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L.A. Bus Lane Enforcement Camera Citations Generated Nearly $20 Million Last Year

Public service announcement: never never ever park a car...

Legislation to Define E-Bikes Advances in Sacramento.

Yesterday, the California Senate Transportation Committee unanimously moved Senate Bill...

Streetsblog Visits Colorado, Broadway and Other Westside Bike Improvements

Two of the more bike-friendly westside cities – Culver...

Santa Monica Approves Slate of “Business-Friendly Initiatives”

The City gives its official update on the Realignment...

Supes Approve Bi-Partisan Motion to Reform Mental Health in County’s Homeless Response

The following is a press release from Supervisor Horvath's...

LA Plans Bike Improvements for Westside Streets and Other Updates on LA Bike Projects

This story is a lightly edited version of one...
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SMC Emeritus Program to Host “Earth Day at Emeritus” April 22

SMC Emeritus, a program of Santa Monica College (SMC), will host “Earth...

Christopher Dishlip appointed director of Public Works

The following is a submission from the City of...
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Check Out ‘Wilshire Subway’ Book and Exhibition

There’s a handsome new photo book out that belongs on L.A. urbanist shelves. Wilshire Subway documents the history of what is now known as the Metro...

Santa Monica Breaks Ground on $56 Million Big Blue Bus Electrification Project

This is what progress looks like. It’s practical, it’s...

SMC to Host Masanga Marimba in Free Concert April 21

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Pacific Park Names Tim Defuria Director of Government and Community Affairs

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has appointed...

SMC & 18th Street Arts Center to Co-Host Free “Calls from Home” Gallery Reception April 24

The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...

All Roads Still Lead to Santa Monica: Route 66 Launches New Starting Point at Navy Pier in Chicago

The following submission and both images are via 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...