Juan Matute
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Juan writes a column and occasionally does technical stuff for Santa Monica Next.
Tragedy at 19th and Idaho and Street Safety Decisions
On October 27th, a 69-year old local resident was killed by a driver of a vehicle in a traffic collision at 19th St and...
Waymo Arrives in Santa Monica
Waymo has arrived in Santa Monica. Yes, for several months Waymos have been riding around town gathering data and testing. Sometimes there's a test...
Tuesday’s Philibuster Foreshadows Future Council Gridlock
In advance of Tuesday’s meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, Councilmember Phil Brock placed two items on the agenda. By the end of...
Santa Monica council to consider gender neutral restrooms, some councilmembers concerned
In 2022, Santa Monica’s state senator Ben Allen passed a bill that granted cities authority to require new or renovated public toilet facilities within...
A Taco Stand on the Corner in Santa Monica Is a Great Place for Food and Community
In the 2016 presidential election, a Trump surrogate promised a taco truck on every corner if Hilary Clinton won. This is one of many...
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Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy
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How Caltrans Measures Induced Travel: Comments Open Through Friday
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog California.Two key Caltrans...
PAL Celebrates Halloween Success, Announces Holiday Toy Drive
The following is an announcement from PAL. All puns...
Santa Monica College Jazz Ensemble Honors Jazz Legend Quincy Jones in Live Concert Dec. 2
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College.The Santa...