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Eyes on the Street: Culver City Upgrades Elenda Street Bikeway
Culver City recently upgraded its two-way protected bikeway along...
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...
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...
Here’s How to Vote Before Election Day in California
With the June 2, 2026, Election Day approaching, California...
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Santa Monica Block Fest Vol. V Returns to Downtown Santa Monica with Music, Food, and a World Cup Watch Party
The following is a submission from Downtown Santa Monica...
City Continues to Crow About World Cup Rally
(Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes one (or two!),...
14TH Street Parking Lot Now Closed To Make Way for Affordable Housing
(Every week we take a story, or two, from...
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Don’t Park in the Bike Lane! Santa Monica Started Issuing Automated Bike Lane Tickets Yesterday
Since May 1, the city of Santa Monica has been using AI camera technology to ticket drivers parked in bike lanes. Starting today, the program...
Yup. That’s Damien in a Video About AI Enforcement in Bike Lanes
Back in April, our editor gave an interview to...
Watch the World Cup knockout stage on Third Street Promenade
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 6/29/26: Main St. July 4th Parade Details, SaMoHi Choral Programs Thank You Statement to the Community, & Things To Do This Week
OPA Main St. 4th of July Parade Details:Theme: Celebrating...
JSX Expands Service From Santa Monica Airport With New Oakland Flights
Despite ongoing controversy surrounding scheduled passenger service at Santa...
OPA Update 6/25/26: OPA Membership Drive, Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
(This week's OPA Update was sent after our publishing...
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...
Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel Launches America 250 Celebration With Fourth of July Light Spectacular
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
Council Passes Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets
The city council passed a balanced budget last night...