Juan Matute
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Juan writes a column and occasionally does technical stuff for Santa Monica Next.
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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...
Sending Santa Monica’s Affordable Housing to Palmdale Is a Toxic Mix of Climate Denialism and Classism
Urban sprawl is the leading cause of air pollution, greenhouse gasses, wildfires, and other contributors to the global warming that is likely to end...
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OPA Update 3/31/25: OPA Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting Wednesday, Rob Maschio Joins OPA, & Things To Do This Week
OPA Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting (Wednesday 6pm): Come to...
County Holds Hearing on Malibu School’s Separation Petition on Wednesday, 4/2
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is...
Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica Donates $200,000 for LA Wildfire Relief
The following is a submission from Pier Communications.The Kiwanis...
Saved or Delayed? Council Unanimously Moves Forward with Contract with RPG Group to Revitalize the Civic Auditorium
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the Council unanimously voted...