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Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
Waymos — the driverless taxis that operate in many...
Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs Elected to Metro Board
Last week, Santa Clarita City Councilmember Jason Gibbs was...
Bill to Reform Coastal Commission Scaled Back, but Still Delivers Wins for Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects and Santa Monica
Assemblymember Rick Zbur's Assembly Bill 1740 is likely headed...
Tired of Local Politics Threatening Your Favorite Bike Lane?
Calbike is rallying behind new legislation that will protect...
Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Colorado Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Appear Complete
All photos: Joe LintonSanta Monica is installing concrete-curb-protected bike lanes...
Legislative Update: The Good E-Bike Legislation Is Moving, the Bad Legislation Is Not
“Well, the good news is, we’ll have plenty of...
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2026 State of the City Event Activates Main Street Entertainment Zone and Showcases Major Event Partners July
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 7/20/26: Beachella Line-up and Local Ticket Pre-Sale Details, State of the City Event on Main St. Thursday, & Other Things To Do...
BIG Beachella News: The Killers, Olivia Dean to Headline...
Santa Monica College Planetarium Shows in August Feature Mars Rover Curiosity, the Great Observatories, Eclipses and Moon Phases & the Sun
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...
Santa Monica’s COAST 2026 open streets festival celebrates World Cup finale
The following is a submission from the City of...
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