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Santa Monica Police Could Soon Patrol Metro Rail Platforms Under New City-Metro Agreement
Santa Monica is moving toward a new agreement with Metro that would allow Santa Monica Police Department officers to patrol the platforms and trains at all three of the city’s Metro E/Expo Line stations,…
Public Safety Unions Widen Council Endorsements, Snub Brock, Lesley, and Torosis.
Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 and the Santa Monica Police Officers Association have broadened their slate of endorsed City Council candidates for the November election, adding challengers Doug Trussler and Ashley Oelsen to their…
SMC to Accept Student Applications for Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing Beginning Oct. 1, 2026
The following is a submission from SMC. Santa Monica College (SMC) will be accepting applications from prospective students interested in its second baccalaureate program, a Bachelor of Science degree in Cloud Computing, beginning October 1, 2026.…
Kool Happenings: Can’t Stand the Heat and the Wheels on the Bus
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Like so many pithy lines attributed to British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, this is yet another he never actually said. However, it does echo his famous speech…
Santa Monica Police Could Soon Patrol Metro Rail Platforms Under New City-Metro Agreement
Public Safety Unions Widen Council Endorsements, Snub Brock, Lesley, and Torosis.
Allen: California Doubles Down on Support for Jobs in Film & Television
Santa Monica Council Upzones 89 Pico Parcels to Limit SB 79 Development, Leaves Door Open to Narrower Plan
Two-Month Closure of Moomat Ahiko Way On- and Off-Ramps Planned for Bridge Demolition
OPA Update 9/24/26: SMPD Patrolling Metro Stations, OPA Yoga in the Park, The Other Art Fair, & More To Do This Weekend
I Survived the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market Crash
Santa Monica Public Library and Bahala present Join & Thrive: Film Screening and Volunteer Fair
Mobility
Two-Month Closure of Moomat Ahiko Way On- and Off-Ramps Planned for Bridge Demolition
Op/Ed: E-Bike/E-Moto Legislation Doesn’t Absolve Schools from Getting Unsafe Motos Off Campuses
Legislative Update: What Bills that Streetsblog Is Tracking Are Signed by the Governor?
City Encourages Drivers to Try Leaving the Car at Home for “Sustainable September”
Election 2026
Unite Here! and SMRR Begin Joint Campaign. Unite Here’s “Fourth Candidate” Not Mentioned
Unite Here! Endorses Torosis, Ivanov, Morrow, and Trussler…Four for Three City Council Positions
SMCLC Endorses Negrete and Oelsen, Drops Longtime Ally Phil Brock
Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Housing
Santa Monica Council Upzones 89 Pico Parcels to Limit SB 79 Development, Leaves Door Open to Narrower Plan
City’s First Renter Aid Application Window Closes with 876 Applications
SB 79 Community Information Meeting Set for Tomorrow, August 25. Council Action to Follow on 9/8
It’s Official: Airport -> Housing Measure Won’t Be on This Fall’s Ballot
