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Driver Smashes Plastic Bollards on 23rd Street Bike Lane
Bicycle advocates have long argued that using plastic bollards to separate bicycles from automobile traffic is better than nothing, but that only concrete barriers will...
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The Santa Monica/Coastal Commission Bill Is Still Alive, and the Rest of the Legislative Update from Streetsblog California
Assembly Bill 1740 has been significantly amended since its...
OPA Update 8/17/26: Main St. Closed for Farmers Market THIS Sunday, Back to School Tips, DineLA Deals, & Other Things To Do This Week
This Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market...
Santa Monica Forward’s Neighborhood Block Party Is This Weekend
Saturday, August 22 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Washington Avenue between...
15 Best Dine LA Deals in Santa Monica
Dine LA Restaurant Week returns today Friday, August 14,...
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OPA Update 8/13/26: OPA August Meeting Recap, Details for Main St. Farmer’s Market Aug. 23 Street Event & Other Things To Do This Weekend
NEXT Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market...
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Public Meeting Tonight on Proposed 2904 Delaware Townhomes
Santa Monica residents will have an opportunity tonight to...
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New Report from CalBike: E-Bikes Belong
Andrew Wright is the Communications Director for the California Bicycle Coalition...
Streets for All Hits Newsom Where It Hurts: His Presidential Ambitions
California transportation advocates are opening a third front in...
Mayor Karen Bass Outlines Her Metro Agenda including Fare Free Transit, Bus Lanes
Image: Mayor Bass speaking at Metro's State of the...
Report: Waymo Cars Mean Way Mo’ Traffic
Given the ongoing discussions of Waymos and their use...
Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs Elected to Metro Board
Last week, Santa Clarita City Councilmember Jason Gibbs was...
Environmental Justice Group Sues Over California’s New Cap-and-Trade Rules
Just days after California’s controversial overhaul of its cap-and-trade...
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Historic Restoration Complete at Santa Monica Airport
Every week, Next republishes a piece from City Manager...
City Offers “Master Leases” to Private Property Owners to Increase Housing for At-Risk Renters
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 8/10/26: OPA Meeting Tonight, Met Her on Main Opens Today, Negotiations for the Civic Auditorium Anchor Tuesday’s Council Meeting, & Things To...
August OPA Monthly Meeting Today/Monday (Aug 10): The meeting is...
Big Blue Bus Service Changes Start on Sunday, 8/9
The following is a submission from the city.Beginning Sunday,...
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Malibu Declares Emergency for Wildfire Conditions
The following is a submission from the City of Malibu.The Malibu City Council unanimously approved a declaration of local emergency on August 10 after...
It’s Official: Airport -> Housing Measure Won’t Be on This Fall’s Ballot
Well, it’s official: The proposed ballot initiative to allow...
SMMUSD Board Approves 2026-27 45-Day Budget Revision – Incorporates New State Funding
The following is a submission from SMMUSD.The Santa Monica-Malibu...
League of Women Voters Announces Candidate Forums for Santa Monica
Every week, Next republishes an article from the City...
City Council Preview: Civic Auditorium’s Future as Live Venue
This week kicks off a new series looking ahead...
SMMUSD Reviews Playground Surfaces
Via SMMUSD. The Board Action referenced in the piece...
Santa Monica Is in the Fight to Protect Coast from Trump
Donald Trump's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rolled...
Santa Monicans for Renters Rights Makes Their Endorsements: Caroline Torosis and Danny Ivanov for Council and More
Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights (SMRR) held an...
Kool Happenings: Zeus’ Law and the Innocent Soldier
Zeus' LawRecently, I became one of the millions around...
Blockfest Returns Tomorrow, 8/8, with All-Night Music Fest Along Promenade
Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade will become a giant...
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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...


