Juan Matute
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Juan writes a column and occasionally does technical stuff for Santa Monica Next.
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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...
School construction projects create a once-in-a-generation opportunity for safe streets improvements
Santa Monica City and school district have a rare opportunity to work together to make our City’s streets safer for children and families going...
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Expanded Metro GoPass/WSS Partnership Results in Nearly 17,000 Students Gaining Easier Access to School, Work, Leisure Activities…Including Some in Santa Monica
The following is a submission from LA Metro.Los Angeles...
OPA Update 7/21/25: OPA Beach Clean-Up THIS Sunday, Fire Dept. Community Connect Program Details, & Other Things To Do This Week
OPA BEACH CLEAN-UP THIS SUNDAY: The event is 10AM...
Metro Seeks Members for Public Safety Advisory Committee
Metro Seeks Members for Public Safety Advisory CommitteeThe following...
Kool Happenings : The Administration of Magical Thinking
Author, Joan Didion, in her thought provoking book on...