Press releases and official announcements from Santa Monica.
The following is a press release from the Office of Supervisor Lindsey Hovarth Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors took a meaningful step to realize Los Angeles County’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 by creating a climate budget to…
The following article first appeared at SantaMonica.gov On Sept. 26, the Santa Monica City Council demonstrated its continued commitment to supporting downtown’s economic recovery by extending a variety of administrative changes that give potential commercial uses greater flexibility in the…
This week’s headlines mostly focus on a $3 billion federal grant for Brightline West, one of the largest-ever federal grants for a privately owned transportation project. In case you haven’t heard, Brightline West high-speed rail is planned to extend from…
Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Los Angeles County Water Plan, outlining a path to achieve a resilient water future for all Los Angeles County residents. Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath also introduced a motion…
The following is a press release from Hayden AI. Hayden AI, a leader in artificial intelligence and geospatial analytics, announced that it has signed a contract with Los Angeles Metro (LA Metro) for deployment of bus lane and bus stop…
Like any non-profit publication, Santa Monica Next relies on reader donations to continue publishing and plan for the future. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished in 2023, speaking truth to power on a shoestring budget and continuing our never ending…
The following is a press release from the Office of Lindsey Horvath Today, one year after being sworn in to serve as Supervisor for Los Angeles County’s Third District, Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath became the youngest-ever Chair of the Board…
This story first appeared in Streetsblog USA. After years of delays, multiple price hikes, and exactly one infamous steel ball mishap, Tesla finally handed over the keys to the very first Cybertruck on Thursday. For a car that barely exists yet…
This article first appeared in Streetsblog Los Angeles. “Watch out, Amsterdam,” proclaimed Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis. “We are going to be the bike capital of the world.” The bold statement reflected the city’s accomplishments and aspirations as leaders gathered…
The following article first appeared in Streetsblog Los Angeles. This morning, the Metro board approved $207 million for two more freeway expansion projects in southeast L.A. County. The approvals include $174 million to add one lane to the 91 Freeway…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica Pickleball enthusiasts can now reserve court time at Memorial Park and select sessions to be matched with others at their skill level. Novice, intermediate and advanced player sessions are available on Mondays and Wednesdays…
The following is a press release provided by Santa’s Workshop: Santa Claus — escorted by fire engines, police cars and motorcycles — will pay his 31st annual visit to Santa Monica on Saturday. During his whirlwind 5-plus hour tour, St.…
The following is a lightly edited press release from SMMUSD. Read the original in English and Spanish, here. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) is proud to announce that 15 Santa Monica High School (Samohi)orchestra student musicians have been…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. On Saturday, Dec. 2, the city will celebrate the completion of the newest addition to its protected bike network with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a morning full of free, family-friendly activities. The celebration kicks off at…
The following is a letter to the SMMUSD Community from Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton. Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, We are quickly approaching Thanksgiving. I wanted to take some time to say thank you for being the…
