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Surf-Inspired Eatery Set to Open at Colorado Center As City Sees Growth in Eateries

Image provided by BXP.A new all-day cafe and restaurant is getting ready to open its doors in Santa Monica this summer, bringing a mix of...

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Multifaceted Approach to Reduce Fire Risk Advances out of Committee

The following is a submission from the office of...

Baywatch Returns to Santa Monica…Back Where It Belongs

Every week, Santa Monica Next reprints a story from...

John Adams Middle School Student Earns Top Honors in Elks LodgeWriting Competitions

The following is a submission from SMMUSD.A student from...

Bill to Exempt Metro from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Committee

Update: Staff for Senator Durazo reached out noting that...

Gruber: How to Stuff 1,000 Acres of Hopes into 200 Acres of Land

t’s going on 15 years since the movement to...

Kool Happenings: The Perfect Model

The term "cosplay" was coined as a portmanteau of...

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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...

Streetsblog Visits Colorado, Broadway and Other Westside Bike Improvements

Two of the more bike-friendly westside cities – Culver...

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...
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Celebrate Earth Day with the Big Blue Bus – Free Rides on Wednesday

From the Big Blue Bus e-mail.On Wednesday, April 22, 2026,...

SMC Emeritus Program to Host “Earth Day at Emeritus” April 22

SMC Emeritus, a program of Santa Monica College (SMC), will host “Earth...
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Op/Ed: Oil Shocks Will Keep Coming. High-Speed Rail Can Boost Our Resilience

Alan Minsky is the Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America and a resident of California. If and when oil once again moves freely through...

City Council Authorizes the Activation of Major Cultural Events 

In the coming months and years, the city will...

Early Results Shows the Entertainment Zone Is Working

Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone (EZ) has...

Samohi Students Named Finalists in International Conrad Challenge for Aerospace Innovation

The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Image: From...

Check Out ‘Wilshire Subway’ Book and Exhibition

There’s a handsome new photo book out that belongs...

Ribbon Cutting for the Renewed Douglas Park is Set for This Saturday

The Douglas Park Playground Reconstruction Project is nearing completion,...

Eyes on the Street: Trees in the Bike Lanes

Have you ever been gliding along in one of...

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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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...

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...