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Santa Monica Shares Transportation Expertise with Kyiv as Ukraine Looks Towards Rebuilding

The following is from the city manager's weekly report.On Friday, March 27, City staff and Councilmember Natalya Zernitskaya welcomed Yevgen Solodov from the Kyiv Traffic...

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Rent Control Board Releases 2025 Annual Report

The Santa Monica Rent Control Board’s 2025 Annual Report...

Thousands Gather at Palisades Park to Rally for No Kings

Santa Monica has not been shy about sharing its...

Eyes on the Street: Protected Bikeway Sprouting Up on Colorado Avenue

Eagle-eyed reader (and superhero) Caro Vilain sends news and...

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Santa Monica Approves Slate of “Business-Friendly Initiatives”

The City gives its official update on the Realignment...

Supes Approve Bi-Partisan Motion to Reform Mental Health in County’s Homeless Response

The following is a press release from Supervisor Horvath's...

New Legislation, Backed by Bike Safety Groups, Proposed to Regulate E-Motos/E-Bikes

Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-SD) has introduced Senate Bill 1167, legislation...

CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don’t Create New Nuisance Ones

Earlier this week, Streetsblog reported on Assembly Bill 1942, also...

New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates

California lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 1942, also known as...

Winners and Losers in California’s VMT-Based CEQA System

(Sean Noonan is an environmental planner. He also teaches...
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SMMUSD Financial Oversight Committee Looking For Volunteers and Student Representatives

The following is from the SMMUSD Wave Newsletter:The Santa...

John Adams Middle School Named 2026 California Distinguished School

The following is a submission from SMMUSD.Santa Monica-Malibu Unified...

Help Send All Samohi Students to Prom

The following is a notice sent from SMMUSD.Prom season...
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Council Recap: City Launches Economic Revitalization Strategy

Here's another article from the city on this week's meeting.The Santa Monica City Council this week approved a sweeping package of economic development measures...

Council Clarifies Its Direction for the Neighborhood Association Grant Program

(Damien Newton contributed background information for this article.)The city...

City Touts Success of Realignment Plan on Safety, Infrastructure. Calls for Renewed Economic Focus

The Santa Monica City Council is touting measurable progress...

BBB Reminder: Service Changes on April 5th

From the Big Blue Bus:Beginning Sunday, April 5, new...

SMC Corsair, Journalism Students Earn 23 National and Statewide Awards & Honors

The following is a submission from SMC. Lead Photo...

Santa Monica Airport Park Planning Gets Funding Boost

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space...

Santa Monica Could Use This One Trick to Increase Density Near Transit Stops

New research and story maps from UCLA's Institute of...

Santa Monica College to Stage “Noises Off” March 27-April 5

The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...

Community Mapping creates guiding principles for Santa Monica Public Library’s future

The following is a press release from the City...

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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...

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...