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Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Colorado Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Appear Complete
All photos: Joe LintonSanta Monica is installing concrete-curb-protected bike lanes...
Legislative Update: The Good E-Bike Legislation Is Moving, the Bad Legislation Is Not
“Well, the good news is, we’ll have plenty of...
Here’s How to Vote Before Election Day in California
With the June 2, 2026, Election Day approaching, California...
California Climate Funding Fight Pits Transit and Housing Advocates Against Oil Industry Giveaways
A looming overhaul of California’s cap-and-trade program is raising...
Culver City Celebrates New Bus and Bike Lanes on Washington and Adams
Last week, Culver City leaders cut a ceremonial ribbon...
Streetsblog Legislative Update: What Legislation Didn’t Make It to the First Checkpoint
Last Friday was the first “deadline” for legislation to...
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OPA Update 6/18/26: Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make...
Santa Monica College Planetarium Shows in July Feature Women in Space, Exoplanets, and Search for Life Beyond Earth
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 6/15/26: Epic World Cup Drone Show at the SaMo Pier, Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, &...
June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make...
Legislators Urge Newsom to Restore Transit Funding as Budget Negotiations Continue
A coalition of 28 California legislators is calling on...
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What Are School Board Candidates’ Top Priorities
This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the responses to their questionnaires for all four city elections: City Council. School Board, College Board,...
Santa Monica to Spend “Up to” $650,000 on Rose Parade Float as Part of Economic Revitalization Push
The Santa Monica City Council voted this week to...
OPA Update 6/11/26: Volunteers Needed Next Weekend, World Cup Festivities Kickoff, Pride on the Promenade, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA June Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting...
Council Asks for More Time to Consider Changes to How Meetings Will Be Conducted
It's no secret that City Council meetings are long....
Santa Monica Secures $10.5 Million for “Great Park” Planning and Development
The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday night to...
Santa Monica Changes Map on Neighborhood Website, the Facts Behind the Conspiracy
Image: The "new map" on the city's website showing...
A New (TEMPORARY!) Front Door for the Pier
Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...
OPA Update 6/8/26: Monthly OPA Meeting Tonight/Monday, Bowlmor Construction Update, Two New Exciting SaMo Restaurant Openings this Week, & Other Things To Do This...
June OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (June 8): The meeting...
Santa Monica Celebrates the World Cup with Soccer Events and Activations
Image: Soccer fans check out the still-being-built WC headquarters...
Cloverfield Commons: Airport -> Housing Ballot Measure Is Still On
(Update, 6/15/26: The signature gathering campaign mentioned below is...