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Eyes on the Street: Trees in the Bike Lanes
Have you ever been gliding along in one of Santa Monica’s protected bikeways and suddenly found yourself dodging overhanging tree branches? You’re not alone. This...
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OPA Update 4/13/26: Meet Mayor Caroline Torosis at Tonight’s OPA Meeting, SaMo Rents Decline, & Things To Do This Week
Meet the Mayor Tonight at the April OPA Monthly...
Kool Happenings: AI Wrote That and The Cabinet Lines Up To Report
AI Wrote ThatOn the morning of Easter Sunday, the...
SMC Emeritus Program to Host “Earth Day at Emeritus” April 22
SMC Emeritus, a program of Santa Monica College (SMC), will host “Earth...
Santa Monica Breaks Ground on $56 Million Big Blue Bus Electrification Project
This is what progress looks like. It’s practical, it’s...
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Legislative Update: E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and MoreWe’ve added some new bills since last month’s update in addition to all of the legislation...
It’s time for our monthly legislative update. In our last...
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SMC to Host Masanga Marimba in Free Concert April 21
The following is a submission from SMC.Santa Monica College...
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L.A. Bus Lane Enforcement Camera Citations Generated Nearly $20 Million Last Year
Public service announcement: never never ever park a car...
Legislation to Define E-Bikes Advances in Sacramento.
Yesterday, the California Senate Transportation Committee unanimously moved Senate Bill...
Santa Monica Approves Slate of “Business-Friendly Initiatives”
The City gives its official update on the Realignment...
Supes Approve Bi-Partisan Motion to Reform Mental Health in County’s Homeless Response
The following is a press release from Supervisor Horvath's...
LA Plans Bike Improvements for Westside Streets and Other Updates on LA Bike Projects
This story is a lightly edited version of one...
Metro D Line Subway Extension Will Open Friday May 8
Metro will open four new miles of D Line...
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OPA Update 4/9/26: OPA Meeting Next Monday with Mayor Caroline Torosis, Pet Resource Fair, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
April OPA Monthly Meeting Monday (April 13): The meeting is...
Christopher Dishlip appointed director of Public Works
The following is a submission from the City of...
SMC & 18th Street Arts Center to Co-Host Free “Calls from Home” Gallery Reception April 24
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...
OPA Update 4/6/26: Tree Trimming, Pressure Washing and Street Cleaning to Expand to Main St., Rent Control Board Annual Report, Easter Weekend, & Other...
(Next was off yesterday, and this newsletter is lightly...
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Springtime at the Pier: ‘Locals’ Night’ Returns April 16 with Live Music, Art, Salsa, and ‘Save the Pier!’
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Spring has officially sprung at the Santa Monica Pier as Locals’ Night returns Thursday, April 16, transforming the Pier...
Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
Photo: AB 1976 seeks to make building projects such...
All Roads Still Lead to Santa Monica: Route 66 Launches New Starting Point at Navy Pier in Chicago
The following submission and both images are via the...
Streetsblog Visits Colorado, Broadway and Other Westside Bike Improvements
Two of the more bike-friendly westside cities – Culver...
City Announces Winners of Sustainable Quality Awards
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 4/2/26: Tree Trimming, Pressure Washing and Street Cleaning to Expand to Main St., Rent Control Board Annual Report, Easter Weekend, & Other...
Tree Trimming, Pressure Washing and Street Cleaning to Expand...
Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City Backs “A Lot of Housing at the Airport” Ballot Measure
The Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City (SMCLC),...
SMC Barrett Gallery Offers Free Guided Tours of “Concrete Hope | Esperanza Concreta” Exhibition April 9 & April 11
he SMC Pete & Susan Barrett Art Gallery will offer free guided...
Wellness & Waves Returns to the Santa Monica Pier
(The following submission is from...you guessed it!...the Pier Commission)The...
Santa Monica Shares Transportation Expertise with Kyiv as Ukraine Looks Towards Rebuilding
The following is from the city manager's weekly report.On...
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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...
Santa Monica’s Past and Present Urban Designs Collide at Santa Monica History Museum. Book Signing Tomorrow Night
The Santa Monica History Museum opened a new exhibit...
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...
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Pacific Park Names Tim Defuria Director of Government and Community Affairs
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has appointed...
Rent Control Board Releases 2025 Annual Report
The Santa Monica Rent Control Board’s 2025 Annual Report...
Thousands Gather at Palisades Park to Rally for No Kings
Santa Monica has not been shy about sharing its...
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