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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...
Culver City Celebrates New Bus and Bike Lanes on Washington and Adams
Last week, Culver City leaders cut a ceremonial ribbon...
Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction…and Air Pollution
With ballots already in the mail and televised debates...
Metro Opens New D Line Subway from Koreatown to Beverly Hills
Metro’s $3.5 billion, four-mile D Line Extension Section 1...
Here’s a Primer to Understand What’s Really Driving Prices in California.
As Californians prepare to head to the polls, or...
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OPA Update 5/28/26: Massilia Restaurant to Open on Main St., Venice Beach’s ‘Ballerina Clown’ CVS is Closing, SMPD Santa Monica Place Substation Grand Opening...
Ocean Park Social Club Cookbook Club on Monday: A Cookbook...
OPA Update 5/21/26: MAINopoly AND Entertainment Zone Event Sunday, Santa Monica’s Coastal Commission Fight, & Other Things To Do This Memorial Day Weekend
THERE WILL NOT BE AN OPA NEWSLETTER ON MONDAY,...
City Touts Success of Realignment Plan with Release of Digital Dashboard
The City of Santa Monica promised to make the...
OPA Update 5/14/26: SaMo to Stage a Kings Game on the Beach?, OPA Mixer Next Wednesday (5/20), & LOTS of Things To Do This...
OPA May Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting...
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You Don’t Need a TAP Card for the BBB Anymore
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Santa Monica Budget Proposal Signals Shift From Deficits to Investment
Image via Caroline Torosis/InstagramWhile multiple challenges remain, the city...
SMRR Leadership Declares War Against YIMBYs in Announcement of 2026 Endorsement Meeting
Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights, one of Santa Monica’s...
TONIGHT: Pacific Park Celebrates 30 Years on the Santa Monica Pier With Birthday Light Show
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
Happy Bike to Anywhere Day, to Those Who Celebrate
Between this morning’s Bike to Anywhere Day festivities and...
Santa Monica Will Celebrate Bike Anywhere Day With Pit Stops, Happy Hour, and Local Specials – TOMORROW 5/21
Tomorrow, Santa Monica cyclists won’t just be riding...they’ll be...
Locals’ Night Season Finale Returns May 21 with Live Music, Community Celebration, and Pier-Wide Programming
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation....
ESPN to Make Santa Monica Beach Its Super Bowl LXI Broadcast Home
Every week we pick a story or two from...
Streetsblog Legislative Update: What Legislation Didn’t Make It to the First Checkpoint
Last Friday was the first “deadline” for legislation to...