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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New Video Shows Future CA High-Speed Rail Connection to Southern California
The following article also appears on Streetsblog California.The California...
Cheer on the Pier Continues with the Famous “Surfing Santa” Ferris Wheel on Locals Night
The following is a submission from Pier Communications.Pacific Park...
Santa Monica DOT Releases FIRST Annual Report: Major Jump in BBB Ridership, More and Better Bike Lanes
The following was first posted by Santa Monica DOT.The...
OPA Update 12/16/24: Congrats to New OPA Board Members, OPA T-Shirts Make a Great Holiday Gift, & Things To Do This Week
OPA 2025 Board Election Results: Congrats to Chris Morgan,...