Press releases and official announcements from Santa Monica.
As you could probably guess, this story first appeared at Streetsblog Los Angeles. Santa Monica has long been one of the most bike-, walk-, and transit-friendly cities in Southern California, which is unfortunately a pretty low bar. Watch this 2016 Streetfilm for…
This story first appeared in Streetsblog California. The California state gas tax went up again on July 1, according to its annually scheduled increase (this year it equates to about four cents per gallon). In what is becoming an annual…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. In a housing discrimination case brought by the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office that involved a family member with disabilities, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lisa Sepe-Wiesenfeld has…
Karen Bass takes the helm, while Metro tees up bringing policing in-house and widening the 405 Freeway. The K Line will soon operate from Expo to Redondo Beach, while the C Line will shrink a bit – running from Norwalk…
The following is a press release from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) congratulates the Lincoln Middle School (LMS) nanovation team, known as Gallium-Aluminum Based Electricity (G.A.B.E.), for their outstanding achievement at the…
Earlier today, Metro opened its long-anticipated new Regional Connector subway project. The $1.8 billion 1.9-mile long project ties together three existing Metro rail lines, adding three new downtown stations. The new facility doesn’t look like much on a map, but…
Via the City of Santa Monica Juneteenth – Monday, June 19, 2023 Facility Closures: Service Changes: Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Facility Closures: Holiday Service Changes: Information is subject to change. Contact Santa Monica 311 for non-emergency City services and information.
The story first appeared at Streetsblog California. California legislative leaders have come to agreement to use some money from the state’s cap-and-trade program to prevent transit agencies from heading over the “fiscal cliff” that could destroy them. As a stop-gap…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. At its June 13, 2023, meeting, the City Council adopted a five-year schedule of solid waste rates for sanitation and enhanced sweeping, recycling, and solid waste collection services.…
This story first appeared in Streetsblog Los Angeles. Metro’s new downtown subway opens in just one week! On Friday, June 16, Metro will open three new stations in downtown L.A.: Little Tokyo/Arts District, Historic Broadway, and Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill.…
This story first appeared on Streetsblog San Francisco. June 2 was the deadline for all bills to move from their house of origin or get nixed. Here’s where we stand. Bills moving forward Stop Pretextual Policing(S.B. 50, Bradford): A Biking Is…
Many frequent Metro riders are likely experience the July 1 changes as a small fare decrease. Infrequent riders are unlikely to see any differences, since base fare remains the same, and capping only applies when one takes more than a…
The following is a press release from the LA County Board of Supervisors. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously supported the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in their strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television…
Last week, a coalition of lawmakers held a press conference in Sacramento to call on Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders to restore funding in next year’s budget to support transit operations. As ridership continues to rebound, Governor Newsom has…
The following is a copy of a letter sent to SMMUSD families. Dr. Sheldon has agreed to sit down with the What’s Next podcast this summer. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Antonio…
