Board Extends Metro’s Problematic Transit Policing Contract for Three More Years. Hovarth Lone “No”...
This article first appeared in Streetsblog Los Angeles.
his afternoon the Metro board approved extending the agency’s transit policing contract an additional three years. Metro currently pays about $150 million per year for its multi-agency...
Traffic Safety Bills Pass First Committee in Sacramento
The following article first appeared in Streetsblog California.
The Assembly Transportation Committee readily passed a few key bills to improve safety for people on foot and on bikes (and everyone else) earlier this week.
Daylighting
Assemblymember Alex...
City Council Approves Land Use Amendments to Implement City’s State-Certified Housing Element
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica.
At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Santa Monica City Council took action to implement the City’s certified 6th Cycle Housing Element. City Council adopted...
Those Were the Good ‘Ol Days: When Casa del Mar Harbored a Murderous Cult
Gone with the Wynn is a YouTube channel that focuses on interesting yet not-well-known stories from famous places throughout the country. In her most recent episode, the content creator looks at the history of...
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Donates $70,000 to Install New Scoreboards at Historic Belmar...
The following is a press release provided by the City of Santa Monica.
At its February 28. 2023 meeting, the Santa Monica City Council accepted a $70,000 donation from Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica to...
Metro’s “Reimagining Public Safety” Proposal, First Step: Just Keep Paying Police and Sheriff
This week’s Metro board committee meetings marked the first in a series of big board decisions on the future of policing on the Metro system. Unfortunately, the current proposal is effectively a three-year...
SMC’s The Corsair Brings Home a Slew of National & Regional Awards
The Santa Monica College (SMC) student-run media outlet The Corsair and its staff brought home a total of 28 awards from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), the California College Media Association (CCMA), and the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) at a combined mega conference...
Council Adopts Newest Version of Sustainable Cities Plan
At last night’s meeting, the Santa Monica City Council adopted the next version of the Sustainable City Plan (SCP). The Sustainable City Plan guides the work and plans to achieve water self-sufficiency, zero waste, and carbon...
SMC’s Noncredit Certified Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide Certificates Recognized as 2022 Exemplary...
The following is a press release provided by Santa Monica Community College.
The National Council for Continuing Education and Training (NCCET)—a national organization that provides professional development to those working in continuing education, and spotlights programs...
City Council Adopts Priorities and Provides Direction for 2023-2025 Biennial Budget Process
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica.
On Saturday, the Santa Monica City Council held a special session to set council priorities for the next two years to guide the development of the...
Metro Officially Launches 300-Strong Transit Ambassadors Program
The following article first appeared on Streetsblog Los Angeles.
Metro officially launched its new transit ambassador program on Monday. Nearly 300 Metro transit ambassadors are currently out riding Metro trains and buses.
The Metro board approved...
A Rundown on the Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Bills Moving in the Legislature
The following article first appeared in Streetsblog California.
It's time to take a look at the bills the California state legislators have introduced this year. But the California Bicycle Coalition has already done a thorough...
SMPD Looking for Help Identifying Suspect in January 10th Assault
The following press release was sent by the Santa Monica Police Department.
The Santa Monica Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and apprehending the suspect(s) involved...
Santa Monica College Presents Spring 2023 Social Justice Series
SANTA MONICA, CA — Santa Monica College (SMC) continues its Social Justice Lecture Series in spring 2023 with presentations, talks, and discussions that explore the concept of social justice and a variety of aspects, issues, and developments affecting...
Take the Friendly Road: March 2023
The following is an e-newsletter produced monthly by the City of Santa Monica.Since the adoption of the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE), Bike Action Plan Amendment and the Pedestrian Action Plan, the City has worked to deliver...
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