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Legislation to Modernize Red Light Cameras in California Has Cleared the Senate and is Moving in the Assembly
It’s hard to argue against traffic safety programs with Damian Kevitt. The affable head of Streets Are For Everyone comes prepared with a litany of...
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OPA Update 7/17/25: State of the City Event Tonight, July OPA Meeting Recap, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
State of the City Event (TONIGHT/THURSDAY 4 - 7...
Reminder: State of the City Is Thursday Night at Reed Park, Kicking Off SaMo’s 150th Birthday
The following announcement comes from the City of Santa...
Supes Push for Transparency and Accountability from ICE
The following is a press statement from the Office...
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Redditor Seeks Help Finding Missing Brother Last Seen in Santa Monica
From the post on Reddit:Hi everyone. My brother Brian...
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Free, Live Virtual Show from the SMC Planetarium in August, “Sneak Peek” on Aug. 8
The Santa Monica College Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in August 2025 with a free,...
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Legislation to Modernize Red Light Cameras in California Has Cleared the Senate and is Moving in the Assembly
It’s hard to argue against traffic safety programs with...
Give Input on Metro Sepulveda Rail Plan to connect Valley and Westside
The following article also appears at Streetsblog Los Angeles.Metro...
Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups
Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...
Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today
The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...
Metro Responds to Issues Resulting from ICE Raids and Protests
This article also appears at Streetsblog. All images via...
Leg. and Gov. Avoid Transit Fiscal Cliff. High Speed Rail Funding Steady, Active Transportation Remains Diminished
Flanked by members of the SEIU transit union, Scott...
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OPA Update 7/17/25: State of the City Event Tonight, July OPA Meeting Recap, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
State of the City Event (TONIGHT/THURSDAY 4 - 7...
Reminder: State of the City Is Thursday Night at Reed Park, Kicking Off SaMo’s 150th Birthday
The following announcement comes from the City of Santa...
Redditor Seeks Help Finding Missing Brother Last Seen in Santa Monica
From the post on Reddit:Hi everyone. My brother Brian...
Free, Live Virtual Show from the SMC Planetarium in August, “Sneak Peek” on Aug. 8
The Santa Monica College Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in August 2025 with a free,...
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Legislation to Modernize Red Light Cameras in California Has Cleared the Senate and is Moving in the Assembly
It’s hard to argue against traffic safety programs with Damian Kevitt. The affable head of Streets Are For Everyone comes prepared with a litany...
OPA Update 7/17/25: State of the City Event Tonight, July OPA Meeting Recap, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
State of the City Event (TONIGHT/THURSDAY 4 - 7...
Supes Move to Restore Measure J
In 2020, Los Angeles County voters passed Measure J...
Reminder: State of the City Is Thursday Night at Reed Park, Kicking Off SaMo’s 150th Birthday
The following announcement comes from the City of Santa...
Supes Push for Transparency and Accountability from ICE
The following is a press statement from the Office...
Redditor Seeks Help Finding Missing Brother Last Seen in Santa Monica
From the post on Reddit:Hi everyone. My brother Brian...
Free, Live Virtual Show from the SMC Planetarium in August, “Sneak Peek” on Aug. 8
The Santa Monica College Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in August 2025 with a free,...
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. CEO Andrew Thomas Announces Departure
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) announced last Friday that...
Mayor Lana Negrete Speaking at OPA Monthly Meeting Tonight/Monday, State of the City Event Thursday, & Other Things To Do This Week
OPA July 14 Monthly Meeting Tonight/Monday: This month's meeting...
Venice Family Declared HHS Order on Funding for Health and Education to be “Assault on Immigrant Communities””
The following is a statement from the Venice Family...
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5 Mid-Summer Resolutions for Living the Dream in Santa Monica
It's already August, but it's not too late to...
Next Wednesday: Indigenous Artists Reinforce History and Presence at Tongva Park
Via Press Release:
WHEN: Wednesday, May 30, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Tongva...
Santa Monica’s Past and Present Urban Designs Collide at Santa Monica History Museum. Book Signing Tomorrow Night
The Santa Monica History Museum opened a new exhibit...
SMC Announces June Concert Schedule: Jazz Vocal, Symphony, Musical Theatre, and More
Via press release:
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased...
Pictures: Santa Monica Celebrates Día de los Muertos
For the sixth year running, Santa Monica celebrated Día de...