Recent News
Santa Monica Police Could Soon Patrol Metro Rail Platforms Under New City-Metro Agreement
Santa Monica is moving toward a new agreement with Metro that would allow Santa Monica Police Department officers to patrol the platforms and trains at all three of the city’s Metro E/Expo Line stations,…
Public Safety Unions Widen Council Endorsements, Snub Brock, Lesley, and Torosis.
Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 and the Santa Monica Police Officers Association have broadened their slate of endorsed City Council candidates for the November election, adding challengers Doug Trussler and Ashley Oelsen to their…
Newsom Signs Bi-Partisan Package of New DUI Laws
Californians convicted of a third drunk-driving offense will lose their licenses for eight years, and those with four or more prior convictions face felony charges, under four bills Governor Gavin Newsom signed Friday, September…
The Ocean Way Festival Was Cancelled, But Goldenvoice Still Funded Programs in Santa Monica
Although damage to the Santa Monica shoreline from Hurricane Marie forced Goldenvoice to postpone its inaugural Ocean Way Festival until 2027, the company is moving ahead with community benefits promised as part of the…
Santa Monica Police Could Soon Patrol Metro Rail Platforms Under New City-Metro Agreement
Public Safety Unions Widen Council Endorsements, Snub Brock, Lesley, and Torosis.
Metro Safety, SB79 Implementation, Sustainable Water Plan update, and more!
SMC to Accept Student Applications for Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing Beginning Oct. 1, 2026
Kool Happenings: Can’t Stand the Heat and the Wheels on the Bus
Allen: California Doubles Down on Support for Jobs in Film & Television
Santa Monica Council Upzones 89 Pico Parcels to Limit SB 79 Development, Leaves Door Open to Narrower Plan
Two-Month Closure of Moomat Ahiko Way On- and Off-Ramps Planned for Bridge Demolition
Mobility
Newsom Signs Bi-Partisan Package of New DUI Laws
Two-Month Closure of Moomat Ahiko Way On- and Off-Ramps Planned for Bridge Demolition
Op/Ed: E-Bike/E-Moto Legislation Doesn’t Absolve Schools from Getting Unsafe Motos Off Campuses
Legislative Update: What Bills that Streetsblog Is Tracking Are Signed by the Governor?
Election 2026
Unite Here! and SMRR Begin Joint Campaign. Unite Here’s “Fourth Candidate” Not Mentioned
Unite Here! Endorses Torosis, Ivanov, Morrow, and Trussler…Four for Three City Council Positions
SMCLC Endorses Negrete and Oelsen, Drops Longtime Ally Phil Brock
Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Housing
Santa Monica Council Upzones 89 Pico Parcels to Limit SB 79 Development, Leaves Door Open to Narrower Plan
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
