This year packed a wallop for transportation reform advocates across America — but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t anything to celebrate, or a lot of hope for the future. We covered the bad news yesterday, most of which was caused…
This article first appeared at Streetsblog California. Bob Mittelstaedt is a retired lawyer, avid e-biker, and co-founder of E-Bike Access which is dedicated to expanding access for legal e-bikes and combatting illegal e-motos. He consults with state and local governments,…
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier’s Ferris wheel will ring in the New Year with a dazzling display of “Happy New Year” in 16 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, German, French, and Japanese. The animated messages will light up the night…
The following is a submission from the Police Athletic League The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) kicked off the holiday season with two joyful events that brought together local youth, families, police officers, firefighters, and community partners to celebrate, connect, and spread holiday…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The eighth annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, is an opportunity for community members of all ages to dive into the new year with an invigorating…
The following story by John Greenfield first appeared in Streetsblog Chicago, where you can also read a full interview with the report author. Read the University of Illinois Champaign-Urban’s News Bureau’s writeup here. Check out an abstract for the article,…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. This holiday season, the Santa Monica Pier will sparkle with festive cheer, creative spirit, and community joy as “Holiday Cheer on the Pier” returns for a final magical evening on Thursday, December 18—offering…
The following submission, and both renderings, come from the City of Santa Monica. Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge. Construction crews are mobilizing onsite and staging equipment this…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is lighting up the season with a dazzling holiday show on its world-famous Pacific Wheel. The 90-foot-tall Ferris wheel will sparkle with brilliant patterns…
The following story, and photo, were provided by SMC. Santa Monica College (SMC) has maintained a streak as the No.1 transfer college to the University of California (UC) system for 35 straight years, per 2024-2025 transfer data released by the UC Information Center. SMC sent…
The following is the first speech given by Mayor Caroline Torosis moments after her swearing in ceremony last night, Tuesday, December 9. The video begins at the start of her speech. A transcript follows. Thank you colleagues. Thank you former…
The following was originally posted by the City of Santa Monica. The holidays have officially arrived in Santa Monica—lights are twinkling, storefronts are buzzing, and our streets are filled with shoppers, visitors, and neighbors enjoying the season. With all that…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Applications opened this week for the city’s new Renter’s Energy and Cooling/Heating (REACH) Program, which provides free portable heat pump HVAC units and other energy-efficient appliances to improve indoor…
The City Attorney’s Office and Rent Control Board invite Santa Monica landlords, tenants, property managers, service providers, and community partners to attend the annual Landlord/Tenant Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Main Public Library’s…
The following is a submission from SMC. Singers: August Vargas and Ziare Rene. (Photo by Ed Gandera). The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased to present the SMC Voice Showcase, an evening concert featuring a selection of talented SMC voice students performing…
