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Fact Checking Arguments for Repealing the Gas Tax
Proponents of Prop 6, which would repeal the recently passed gas tax increase, S.B. 1, want people to support their proposition, of course. They’ve...
Legislative Update: Brown Signs Bills on Electric Vehicles, Bike Miles Driven, Street Vending
Note: Governor Brown has until the end of September to decide the fate of a slew of bills passed by the legislature just before...
Global Climate Action Summit Brings Thousands to San Francisco
“I didn't expect to see it in my lifetime,” said former California Senator Fran Pavley, author of the Global Warming Solutions Act. “When we...
Now the State Is Getting Ready to Regulate E-Scooter Rentals
"Not Exactly One Bill to Rule Them All" first appeared on Streetsblog California.A state bill, A.B. 2989, focuses on defining stand-up electric scooters and safety...
California’s Candidates for Governor Weigh in on Transportation and Land Use
Seven gubernatorial candidates were invited to share their views on transportation and land use by a team of advocates working on those issues. Led...
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State Announces Nearly $300 Million in Grants for Safe Streets
We'll have more details on Santa Monica specific grants...
City Council Establishes Economic Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Provides Direction for 2025-2027 Budget
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica Gets Down to Business at Council Budget Workshop
Discussions at the City Council’s March 8th budget workshop...
OPA Update 3/10/25: OPA Monthly Meeting Tonight, SaMo Rents Rise in Wake of Wildfires, & Things To Do This Week
OPA March 10 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month's meeting...