Press releases and official announcements from Santa Monica.
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…
The following is a press release from Unite Here! Local 11. UNITE HERE Local 11 and Le Merigot Santa Monica reached a tentative agreement after months of negotiations, making it the first hotel in Santa Monica to do so during…
This story first appeared at Streetsblog Los Angeles. Angelenos are adjusting to the impacts of the downtown Los Angeles 10 Freeway closure, currently in its sixth day and expected to last three to five weeks. (Note, after the story was…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. For the fifth consecutive year, the city of Santa Monica has earned a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, reflecting the city’s inclusive municipal laws, policies and services for LGBTQ+ people who live…
The following story first appeared in Streetsblog Los Angeles. If you’re someone impacted by the 10 Freeway closure, below are some tips that might help you get around while the freeway is closed. Included are some basics for taking trains…
The following is a press release of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board of Education approved a resolution, Recognizing United Against Hate Week 2023, at its Nov. 2, 2023 board meeting. SMMUSD has…
Construction is well underway on Santa Monica’s 20th Street Bike and Pedestrian Improvements project, which is extending the city’s Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway (MANGo) eastward a couple blocks, including getting it over the 10 Freeway. The small Z-shaped project includes two short…
Last Sunday, tens of thousands of Angelenos did the unthinkable: enjoyed spending time on a freeway. Arroyo Fest 2023 removed cars from about seven miles of the 110 Freeway, known as the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Instead, the freeway was filled…
