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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...
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...
Here’s How to Vote Before Election Day in California
With the June 2, 2026, Election Day approaching, California...
California Climate Funding Fight Pits Transit and Housing Advocates Against Oil Industry Giveaways
A looming overhaul of California’s cap-and-trade program is raising...
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Santa Monica Shows Up for the World Cup, and Other Economic Development News
(Every week, Santa Monica Next publishes an article first...
OPA Update 6/18/26: Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make...
Santa Monica College Planetarium Shows in July Feature Women in Space, Exoplanets, and Search for Life Beyond Earth
The following is a submission from the City of...
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2026 State of the City event to Highlight Realignment Plan and “Santa Monica’s Emerging Renaissance”
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.The city of Santa Monica invites residents to attend the State of the City...
Why Are These 11 People Running for City Council?
For the last week, Next has been publishing the...
Celebrating Juneteenth This Friday in Santa Monica
Every week, Next reprints (at least) one article from...
Meet the Five Candidates for the SMC College Board
As we continue our series where we republish the...
What Are School Board Candidates’ Top Priorities
This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the...
OPA Update 6/15/26: Epic World Cup Drone Show at the SaMo Pier, Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, &...
June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make...
Airport -> Housing Measure Will Wait Until 2028…at Best
A proposed ballot initiative that would have allowed housing...
Here’s What the Five Candidates for Rent Control Board Said When Asked What Issues Define Their Campaign
This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the...
City Seeking New Members for new Restorative Justice Commission
Santa Monica is now accepting applications for the city’s...
Santa Monica to Spend “Up to” $650,000 on Rose Parade Float as Part of Economic Revitalization Push
The Santa Monica City Council voted this week to...