Rick Crocker 5k Run/Walk Coming Back on 5/21
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026⏰ 4:30 PM📍 Santa Monica Pier💲 $45 entry fee (Free for youth and active military – registration required)Lace up and...
Another Conspiracy Theory, This One Around a Vehicle Miles Tax, Comes to California
In early 2026, California’s plan to explore replacing its long-standing gas tax with a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) fee ignited a firestorm of public...
Spoke/City Host Sunday Bike Ride to Showcase Bergamot Improvements
City staff and Santa Monica Spoke will host a free community bike ride on Sunday, Feb. 15, offering residents a firsthand look at recent...
Zbur Legislation Would Increase “Local Control” in Coastal Regions for Cities with High Quality Transit
California lawmakers are advancing a bill that could reframe how housing, transportation, and infrastructure projects are approved in urbanized coastal communities, seeking to balance...
SMPD Downtown Bike Patrols Are Back
Santa Monica police have redeployed bike patrol units in Downtown and along the Pier and beach areas, restoring a visible law enforcement presence in...
