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City Mourns Passing of SMFD Fire Engineer Dom Smith

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It is with deep regret that the Santa Monica Fire Department shares news of the passing of one of their own. Fire Engineer Dom Smith passed away on July 13, 2023, after a long and courageous battle against a work-related illness. Engineer Smith served the Santa...

Tens of Thousands of Angelenos Bike, Walk, Run, Skate the 110 Freeway for Arroyo...

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Last Sunday, tens of thousands of Angelenos did the unthinkable: enjoyed spending time on a freeway. Arroyo Fest 2023 removed cars from about seven miles of the 110 Freeway, known as the Arroyo Seco...

Addressing Homelessness: Santa Monica launches diversion program and resource navigation for low level misdemeanors 

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The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. Qualifying individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health or substance abuse issues who commit a misdemeanor in Santa Monica will now have access to a monthly Shelter, Treatment,...

Joint Legislative Hearing on Future of California Climate Policies

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The following article first appeared on Streetsblog California. California's Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies opened the 2024 legislative session yesterday with an informational hearing to talk about how the state should proceed in...

Legislative Analyst Studies Newsom’s Transportation “Budget Solutions”

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The Governor's proposals to shift money from transit and the Active Transportation Program are "reasonable," given budget constraints, says the LAO. But the legislature could do something different. Like make cuts to highways instead?? This...

City of Santa Monica Active Aging Newsletter for May

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The following is a publication of the City of Santa Monica. May is Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, and how staying active can help. Here are...

State-Funded REAP Planning Grants Aim to Support Housing and Less Driving

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This story first appeared in Streetsblog California. The grants are referred to as REAP 2.0 because they expand on an existing REAP grant program by looking for ways to integrate housing and climate goals. Two groups...

All Kinds of Safety and Sustainability Bills Made it to the Governor’s Desk

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This article first appeared at Streetsblog California. If it feels like a bit of a bonanza for sustainability legislation this year, it is because a lot of bills championed by safety and sustainable transportation advocates...

Reservable Drop-in Pickleball Program Now Available at Memorial Park

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The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica Pickleball enthusiasts can now reserve court time at Memorial Park and select sessions to be matched with others at their skill level. Novice, intermediate and advanced...

Santa Monica Democratic Club Announces Endorsements for March Ballot

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Santa Monica Democratic Club members (SMDC) voted at their January 31st meeting to endorse District Attorney George Gascon for re-election as Los Angeles County’s highest-ranking prosecutor. The members also voted to endorse Measure 1,...

League of Women Voters of Santa Monica Hosts Activists, Community Leaders for Homelessness Event

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Via League of Women Voters of Santa Monica press release. As part of its “Making Democracy Work” series, the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica will host a free event Saturday, November 18, addressing...

Metro’s “Reimagining Public Safety” Proposal, First Step: Just Keep Paying Police and Sheriff

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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...

Regional Connector Opens June 16, Opening Up Light Rail Access to Long Beach, the...

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The following story appeared first at Streetsblog L.A. The wait will soon be over. This week, Metro announced that its new Regional Connector subway will open on Friday, June 16. Metro will offer free transit...

Santa Monica Awards 56 Grants to Local Artists and Arts Organizations

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The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. The City of Santa Monica awarded 56 grants to local artists and arts organizations in the 2023-2024 funding cycle, an increase of 12% recipients from the last grants cycle, as...

Commentary: Daylighting is Now the Law. But it’s up to Cities to Make it...

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The following article first appeared in Streetsblog San Francisco. Governor Newsom signed A.B. 413 into law on Tuesday. As explained in the Tweet below from the advocates at Los Angeles-based Streets for All, A.B. 413 will, in...
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