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Santa Monica Is in the Fight to Protect Coast from Trump

Donald Trump's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rolled into Santa Monica today to hold a hearing on the federal government's plans to open up...

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Kool Happenings: Zeus’ Law and the Innocent Soldier

Zeus' LawRecently, I became one of the millions around...

Big Blue Bus Service Changes Start on Sunday, 8/9

The following is a submission from the city.Beginning Sunday,...

Blockfest Returns Tomorrow, 8/8, with All-Night Music Fest Along Promenade

Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade will become a giant...

Streets for All Hits Newsom Where It Hurts: His Presidential Ambitions

California transportation advocates are opening a third front in...

Santa Monica Kicks Off Coastal Plan Public Process

Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...

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New Report from CalBike: E-Bikes Belong 

Andrew Wright is the Communications Director for the California Bicycle Coalition...

Streetsblog Legislative Update: Summer Recess Edition

With the legislature set to meet again next week,...

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...

Eyes on the Street: Culver City Upgrades Elenda Street Bikeway

Culver City recently upgraded its two-way protected bikeway along...
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City Council Takes Ownership of Local Homelessness Response

The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Image of SamoShel from Google Streetview.The Santa Monica City Council Tuesday approved the...

 Santa Monica Pier to Honor Two Families Who Helped Preserve Its Past and Shape Its Future

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation....

Santa Monica Implements New State Requirements for City Council Meetings

The following is an announcement from the City.The city...

Transit Advocates Open Second Front in Fight to Reverse Newsom’s CARB Climate Funding Cuts

California transit, housing, and environmental advocates are escalating their...

‘Flock Off’: Mass Surveillance Surge Jeopardizes Lifesaving Crash Reduction Strategy

Give them liberty … and give us death.A forthcoming...

Court Grants Injunction Pausing Overnight Operations at Waymo’s Broadway Facilities

On July 27, 2026, the Los Angeles County Superior...

Appian Way Reopens Following Accelerated Pier Bridge Demolition

The following is a submission from the City of...

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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...