Image: Culver City. View the entire PDF here. The City Council of Downtown Culver City has directed staff to work with the Economic Development Subcommittee to begin modifying an ordinance that would allow an entertainment zone designation for the area. The proposed…
Senator Allen speaks at last Friday’s press event. Photo: Damian Kevitt The City of Malibu joined state and local leaders, law enforcement, and community members in commemorating the second anniversary of the crash that killed four Pepperdine University students on…
The public square is the lifeblood of protest movements—a physical stage where democracy becomes visible. Streets, plazas, parks, and sidewalks give people a place to gather, speak, and be seen, transforming individual frustration into collective action. Last weekend marked the second No…
Roughly 1,000 people gathered at Palisades Park for a march down Ocean Avenue as part of the No Kings Day protests that took part across the county on Saturday, October 18. The event incliuded a handful of speakers and a…
Image: Screenshot of Instagram video by Caroline Torosis. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly detained several people at a Santa Monica car wash Friday morning, leading city officials to respond publicly and help connect affected families with support services.…
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Palisades Park at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica Supporters of the “No Kings” movement plan to gather in Santa Monica for a peaceful rally emphasizing opposition to authoritarian leadership and a…
Image: The Slay Mama/Reddit This morning, Santa Monica got a new grocery store when Vons opened its newest branch at 710 Broadway. A line snaked around the block for people wanting to be part of the festivities including free groceries,…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will join fans around the world in celebrating K-Pop sensation “SEVENTEEN” with a special Ferris wheel lighting, Oct. 15–17. The 90-foot-tall, solar-powered Pacific Wheel will glow in SEVENTEEN’s…
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 682, authored by Senator Ben Allen, sought to dramatically limit the presence of harmful “forever chemicals” in consumer products sold in the state. Known formally as the Environmental Health: Product Safety: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl…
With just hours left to sign or veto yesterday, Governor Newsom signed all five pieces of legislation we’ve been waiting on. Full coverage coming tomorrow, but for now you can see the final status of all the legislation we’ve covered…
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79, the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, a major land-use reform aimed at promoting housing construction near rail and bus corridors. “For too long, California has poured billions into transit without building the…
California cities and counties with populations over 75,000 will soon be required to develop detailed electrification plans under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this week. Assembly Bill 39, authored by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Santa Monica) and…
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 648, legislation aimed at making it easier for California’s community colleges to build housing for students, faculty, and staff. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Santa Monica) and sponsored by Santa…
Yesterday, Streetsblog Los Angeles opened its short video account at Tik Tok with a fun and informative look at Santa Monica’s first mile/last mile efforts around the Bergamot Transit Station. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to encourage more…
Governor Gavin Newsom has until October 12 to sign or veto legislation passed during the recently concluded legislative session. If he doesn’t act on a piece of legislation, it also becomes law. Below is a list of all of the…
