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Kool Happenings: The Land of Broken Toys in a Land of Broken Boys

The Land of Broken ToysIn each of the continuing films of Pixar’s Toy Story franchise, we have been introduced, in several ways, to the fates of broken...

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Santa Monica Forward Endorses Torosis, Gill, and Morrow for City Council

The following is a submission from Santa Monica Forward.Santa...

SMC’s Emeritus Acting Troupe to Perform July 18, “Conversations: Scenes from Film and Theater”

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

Santa Monica COAST World Cup Finale Will Open Downtown Streets on 7/19

Santa Monica's six-week FIFA World Cup celebration wraps up...

Dan Hall Breaks Down the State of Tourism

Councilmember Dan Hall's latest newsletter argues that Santa Monica's...

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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...

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...

High-Speed Rail Board Meeting Recap: New Chair, New Construction Team, New Timeline, New Business Plan

Yesterday, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors...

California Just Pulled the Rug Out From Under Transit

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted Friday to...
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OPA Update 7/6/26: Main St. Parade Recap, OPA Meeting Next Monday, & Things To Do This Week

OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the...

Minimum Wage Set to Rise Tomorrow

Photo: Activists advocate for a $15 minimum wage in...

City Continues to Crow About World Cup Rally

(Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes one (or two!),...
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Council to Consider School Funding Parcel Tax for November Ballot

The Santa Monica City Council will officially decide Tuesday (Agenda, Item 11a) whether to place a proposed school funding parcel tax before voters this...

City Publishes New Housing Data

(Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes an article from...

Election Season Officially Kicks Off on 7/13

The nomination period for three seats on the Santa...

Kool Happenings: Our Flag Was Still There

As America was fighting its war against the British...

Eyes on the Street: Sidewalk Construction on Ashland

Both images by Matthew Stevens. Image above was construction...

Next 3.0 – Back to Our Roots

When we launched Santa Monica Next in 2013, we...

Yup. That’s Damien in a Video About AI Enforcement in Bike Lanes

Back in April, our editor gave an interview to...

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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...