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Los Angeles Anti–Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption
Just because Senate Bill 79 was signed into law in...
What the ‘Abundance’ Agenda Could Mean For Equitable Transportation
This story first appeared at Streetsblog USA.
The new "abundance"...
First Look at the First Draft of Newsom’s Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
On Friday, January 9, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his...
Eyes on the Street: Caltrans Santa Monica Blvd. Construction in West L.A.
In early December, Streetsblog shared photos of work underway on...
Eyes on the Street: Bergamot Station Bike/Walk Project Construction
Yes, Streetsblog keeps reporting Santa Monica's excellent Bergamot/26th Street Station...
Uber’s Controversial Ballot Measure Seeks Caps on Lawyers Fees in Traffic Crashes
Rideshare giant Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) is pushing a...
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Santa Monica to Launch Historic Restorative Justice Program
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 1/29/26: Main St. Chef Gets James Beard Award Nomination, SaMo Tournament of Roses Float, DineLA, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
Spotlight: Dylan Sohngen (owner of OPA member Aqua Surf)...
OPA Update 1/26/26: Downtown Santa Monica Hires New CEO:, Palisades High Returns to Campus, & Things To Do This Week
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSIONS NEEDED: Have a favorite business in the...
Santa Monica Retail Cannabis Applications Now Open
Image: An interior shot of Local Cannabis, the first...
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Westside Bike Project Round-Up: Culver City Better Overland, Colorado Ave
This is a slightly edited version of this story from Streetsblog Los Angeles.
Below are several recent developments concerning bicycle facilities around the Westside.
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OPA Update 2/2/26: February is Black History Month, LA Rents Decreasing, Final DineLA Days, & Other Things To Do This Week
OPA Boardmember Spotlight: Get to Know our New President...
Walkout on Friday, Protest Ride on Saturday: Santa Monica’s Most Recent Weekend of Protest
Photo: New Roads Students march down Nebraska Avenue towards...
Samohi Law and Public Policy Academy Advocacy Showcase Highlights Student-Led Policy Solutions
The following article first appeared in The Wave, the...
Waymo Robotaxi Strikes Child Near Santa Monica Elementary School, Prompting Federal Safety Probe
A Waymo autonomous robotaxi struck a child near a...
Shock Poll Shows Overwhelming Support to Keep Airport Open
A new poll released earlier today in the Santa...
Council Votes to Recall and Retain Workers Operating on City-Owned Property
The Measure Would Include Hotels and Pier Hospitality Businesses
Some...
Santa Monica Could Explore Entry into 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade
Image from Gemini.
Santa Monica city officials are considering whether...
January 2026 Metro Board Round-Up: Sepulveda Rail Approved, Torrance Rail Kneecapped
Big Metro news yesterday as L.A.'s multimodal future took...