News from Santa Monica.
Franklin Elementary’s campus plan is a multi-phase renovation and modernization effort by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) to improve learning spaces, outdoor areas, and support early education programming on a site that is currently undersized relative to state…
This is a slightly edited version of this story from Streetsblog Los Angeles. Below are several recent developments concerning bicycle facilities around the Westside. More Protected Bike Lanes Coming to Santa Monica Santa Monica is about to begin construction on…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. From first dates and lifelong friendships to family traditions and once-in-a-lifetime proposals, the Santa Monica Pier has been the backdrop for millions of meaningful moments. This February, the Pier invites the community and…
The following is from the City Manager’s Weekly Newsletter. With Palisades High School returning to its home campus in Pacific Palisades this week, Big Blue Bus has restored its Route 9 Palisades High Express trips, providing direct, reliable service between…
Waymo is releasing new details about a January collision in which one of its autonomous vehicles struck a child near a Santa Monica elementary school, saying its self-driving system significantly reduced the severity of the crash — even as the…
OPA Boardmember Spotlight: Get to Know our New President Robbie Leer: A Minnesota native, Robbie joined the OPA Board in 2022 and began serving as president this year. He acted as vice president for the past three years. Robbie leads the…
Photo: New Roads Students march down Nebraska Avenue towards the Water Garden. Credit: Sammy Newton Santa Monicans took to the streets Friday as part of a nationwide “blackout” strike opposing federal immigration enforcement actions, gathering along Olympic Boulevard to call…
The following article first appeared in The Wave, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s Newsletter. For the rest of the issue, past issues, and information on subscribing, click here. To see the rest of the finalists profiles, click here. Students…
A Waymo autonomous robotaxi struck a child near a Santa Monica elementary school during morning drop-off hours on January 23, leading to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation and renewed debate over the safety of self-driving vehicles in…
A new poll released earlier today in the Santa Monica Daily Press claims overwhelming support among Santa Monica voters for keeping the Santa Monica Airport open, a somewhat shocking result given the prevailing political view closing the airport on the…
The Measure Would Include Hotels and Pier Hospitality Businesses Some laid-off hotel and Pier restaurant workers may soon return to their jobs. On Tuesday (Agenda, 10a. YouTube, 4:19:25) , the city council voted to adopt a measure that would, according…
Image from Gemini. Santa Monica city officials are considering whether to pursue a civic float in the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade, a move supporters say could serve as a high-profile symbol of the city’s recovery and renewed civic energy.…
Big Metro news yesterday as L.A.’s multimodal future took one big step forward, and one big step backward. Sepulveda Heavy Rail Approved The Metro board unanimously approved plans [staff report] for a new heavy rail mega-project connecting the San Fernando…
After beginning its life as one critic’s description of the disastrous 2003 remake of Texas Chain Saw Massacre Two, the term “dumpster fire” began, by 2010, to gain popularity in the sports world as a way of characterizing a totally disastrous…
Last week, the Citizens United Ordinance to Preserve City Funding of the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) was submitted to the city clerk for approval. The measure would create a $540 parcel tax, with all of the funding going…
