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Juan Matute demystifies the local budget before a City Council meeting Saturday morning. This post describes the city’s budget process and fiscal situation with an emphasis on sources and uses of revenue for voter-approved taxes for education and safe streets. santamonicanext.org/2025/03/sant...

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“A.B. 1237 will provide sports fans participating in the World Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games with an easy way to utilize transit when attending these sporting events, reduce traffic congestion, improve local air quality..." santamonicanext.org/2025/03/legi...

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OPA Update 3/3/25: Women’s History Month 2025 Kicks Off, OPA Housing Committee Meeting Tuesday, & Things To Do This Week santamonicanext.org/2025/03/opa-...

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"To those who seek care either as Santa Monicans or from elsewhere, to the parents supporting their children, and to the doctors providing lifesaving treatment—know this: the City of Santa Monica stands with you..." santamonicanext.org/2025/02/coun...

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OPA Newsletter: Two Main St. Spots Make The Infatuation's The Hit List, EaterLA Describes new Santa Monica Din Tai Fung as “Stunning”, & Things To Do This Weekend santamonicanext.org/2025/02/opa-...

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"...even as we opine that the highest court in the land seems troublingly political, for the most part, the other thousands of federal and state courts toil on, attempting to interpret and apply the law as they have been trained to do," Sheila Kuehl. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/kool...

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Affordable housing at Bergamot? 4th/5th Arizona? @toddflora.bsky.social explains what happened at City Council with "surplus land" declarations at Tuesday's meeting. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/city...

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The free event will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including appearances from beloved superhero characters, face painting, and special partnerships aimed at promoting preparedness. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/satu...

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Metro Line 134 - Connecting Santa Monica to Malibu - has reopened. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/metr...

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TONIGHT - WED 2/26: Attendees will hear from local, state and regional experts on recovery and resources related to impacts from the fires in Santa Monica, including evacuation orders, water quality concerns, and reduced tourism and business activity. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/toni...

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"And how can city leaders in good conscience countenance giving away for free the asset best poised to dig our city out of its current financial hole?" - @jessezwick.bsky.social santamonicanext.org/2025/02/save...

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Metro ridership has grown for 26 consecutive months, plus brief updates on Metro projects: 5 Freeway widening, 57/60 Freeway widening, 105 Freeway widening, G Line, Union Station, Southeast Gateway line, East SFV, and more santamonicanext.org/2025/02/metr...

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UCLA Researcher and local advocate Juan Matute does a deep dive into ways that Santa Monica can reverse the increases in dangerous crashes on Santa Monica's streets. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/what...

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New legislation is intended to explore that issue santamonicanext.org/2025/02/can-...

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"This administration has been really clear that they don't want to fund projects that cut carbon emissions. What they want to do is to take out the green stuff." santamonicanext.org/2025/02/trum...

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Lots of ways to be involved in the city this week: events, meetings, even surveys from your keyboard... santamonicanext.org/2025/02/opa-...

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The Friday evening shows are at 8 p.m. and are preceded by a streamlined virtual digest of the popular Night Sky Show at 7 p.m...The shows include the chance to chat with the planetarium lecturers and ask questions. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/four...

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“The challenges presented by ever-changing federal policy requires California to step up and fill the void that is left when priorities become misaligned,” said Senator Allen. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/alle...

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"... the event will spotlight Black makers, artists, and entrepreneurs, honoring their creative contributions with an exciting lineup of activities for all ages." santamonicanext.org/2025/02/blac...

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Locals night tonight, Frieze all weekend and more... santamonicanext.org/2025/02/opa-...

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“Enforcement is the next piece of the equation we need to get right." - Councilmember Dan Hall. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/coun...

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"Santa Monica does not and will not assist federal immigration authorities in enforcing immigration laws." - Mayor Lana Negrete santamonicanext.org/2025/02/stat...

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OPA Newsletter gives all the important going's ons of the week... santamonicanext.org/2025/02/opa-...

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Patricia B. Crain, MSN BSN RN, to Present Talk on “Stress Management for Nurses: Author of ‘Nursing Dream Turned Nightmare’” santamonicanext.org/2025/02/sant...

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Former Mayor Ted Winterer and Chris Gutierrez discuss how to "Box not brawl" with the Trump Administration in a podcast discussion of what a progressive city can do in the age of Trump. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/mayo...

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Lots of going's on for Valentine's Day... santamonicanext.org/2025/02/opa-...

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It's not just preferential parking that's going to start being enforced next week... santamonicanext.org/2025/02/auto...

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“I am excited about this work, we need to start tomorrow.” - Councilmember Barry Snell santamonicanext.org/2025/02/city...

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Enforcement of preferential parking was temporarily suspended in January to provide parking accommodation for those who were displaced by the Palisades Fire and other regional wildfires. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/city...

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"To be the only high school orchestra program included in this concert is a testament to the tradition and long-standing support of the arts from our community.” santamonicanext.org/2025/02/sant...

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The Santa Methica sign series says goodbye to David While with one last caricature and a head-scratching google request. Who’s Next for the sign? My bet’s on Jesse Zwick tinyurl.com/santa-methic...

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“Every Californian deserves to feel safe when using public transportation—whether they are operating a bus, working in a station, or simply riding to their destination,” Wilson said in a statement. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/wils...

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The city says its 311 system is working, but it's coming at the cost of fixing long-term or complicated issues. These trees were illegally trimmed. But when it was reported to the city, it "closed" the complaint without actually doing anything. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/the-...

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"I urge you to acknowledge the severity of this threat to our education, because we already feel powerless and apathetic." santamonicanext.org/2025/02/samo...

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In case you were wondering, the ARB approved the design. colors and materials.

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"I do not wish to be alarmist, but the political situation within our country is, extremely alarming. The American government has been sold. It serves only the richest members of its society." santamonicanext.org/2025/02/samo...

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“This is an urgent call to action,” said Petrie-Norris. “This bill we’re introducing today is a chance to save lives.” santamonicanext.org/2025/02/new-...

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OPA has some tips on how to support local businesses as the region recovers from the fire. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/opa-...

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One of the leader's of today's Samohi walkout/march on city hall has shared the letter they wrote to city leaders demanding the city do more to protect its residents during the 2nd Trump Administration. santamonicanext.org/students-let...

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"We don't want to live in a world where where we are scared. We don't want to be scared to be deported. We don't want to be killed in our school. Together, we will fight back..." santamonicanext.org/2025/02/samo...

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Save the Civic frets about a missed opportunity while city staff say negotiations have stalled. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/nego...

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The proposed building will include 16 affordable housing units, which is greater than the TOTAL number of units that are in the existing building. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/publ...

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Want to hear @damientypes.bsky.social and Juan Matute talk about the state of transit across California? You know you do. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/stre...

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80 unites of 100% affordable senior housing heads to a hearing tonight. santamonicanext.org/2025/02/14th...

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Well? santamonicanext.org/2025/02/hows...

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Big ARB meeting tonight and more chances to weigh in on airport, budget, etc... santamonicanext.org/2025/02/opa-...

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While the water is still dangerous, Santa Monica wants the world to know the rest of the beach and beach area recreation is open! santamonicanext.org/2025/01/upda...

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In a surprising moment, city staff admitted that representation of older and whiter residents have been over represented in their survey and public meeting results. santamonicanext.org/2025/01/airp...

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“Every year, this challenge provides an opportunity for students to take the lead, problem-solve, and push their ideas forward,” said Breanna Snyder, Samohi engineering teacher.“ santamonicanext.org/2025/01/sant...

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"I want to reassure our community that the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) remains steadfastly committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of their immigration status, has access to a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment." santamonicanext.org/2025/01/smmu...

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