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Opposition Melts Away as Durazo Announces Major Changes to SB 1361
With the way advocates, and news reports, were talking about Senate Bill...
L.A. Bus Lane Enforcement Camera Citations Generated Nearly $20 Million Last Year
Public service announcement: never never ever park a car...
Legislation to Define E-Bikes Advances in Sacramento.
Yesterday, the California Senate Transportation Committee unanimously moved Senate Bill...
Legislative Update: E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and MoreWe’ve added some new bills since last month’s update in addition to all of the legislation...
It’s time for our monthly legislative update. In our last...
Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
Photo: AB 1976 seeks to make building projects such...
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Surf-Inspired Eatery Set to Open at Colorado Center As City Sees Growth in Eateries
Image provided by BXP.A new all-day cafe and restaurant...
John Adams Middle School Student Earns Top Honors in Elks LodgeWriting Competitions
The following is a submission from SMMUSD.A student from...
Celebrate Earth Day with the Big Blue Bus – Free Rides on Wednesday
From the Big Blue Bus e-mail.On Wednesday, April 22, 2026,...
OPA Update 4/16/26: OPA April Monthly Meeting Recap, New Downtown Parking Rates, Pier Locals Night, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA April Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting...
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Santa Monica Remains in Zbur’s Bill to Limit Coastal Commission Powers
Assemblymember Rick Zbur’s (D-Santa Monica) legislation to give greater local permitting powers to a handful of cities in areas where the California Coastal Commission...
Op/Ed: Oil Shocks Will Keep Coming. High-Speed Rail Can Boost Our Resilience
Alan Minsky is the Executive Director of Progressive Democrats...
Multifaceted Approach to Reduce Fire Risk Advances out of Committee
The following is a submission from the office of...
Baywatch Returns to Santa Monica…Back Where It Belongs
Every week, Santa Monica Next reprints a story from...
Bill to Exempt Metro from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Committee
Update: Staff for Senator Durazo reached out noting that...
Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Monica Pier!
More Earth Day!In celebration of Earth Day 2026 and this year’s...
OPA Update 4/20/26: Approves Framework for Major Events Tied to World Cup & Olympics, FREE Heavy Handed Burgers Today, Earth Day Activities, & Other...
Earth Day Things To Do (Wednesday 4/22):Earth Day Boogie...
City Council Authorizes the Activation of Major Cultural Events
In the coming months and years, the city will...
Early Results Shows the Entertainment Zone Is Working
Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone (EZ) has...
Samohi Students Named Finalists in International Conrad Challenge for Aerospace Innovation
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Image: From...