I think we're done here.

A 30-year Santa Monica resident's film loosely based on his own family's story...

Locals Night at the Pier tonight, and other ways to help those impacted by the fire including Dine LA!

“There is a real need at the local level to be making these investments in active transportation and transit operations and we’re being squeezed at the federal level...”

Great way to get out with your neighbors, and bring gift cards to local businesses for a quick and easy donation.

Changes @streetsblogcal where @damientypes will be the new editor.

"Having spent almost 28 years in Santa Monica, I am fortunate to have worked with many of the talented staff who serve this city and I am excited to return to serve as interim city manager..."

"It’s easy to place the blame for traffic violence on the driver, who in this case had prior arrests for DUI .... but just as a person who pulls the trigger in gun violence, the driver is part of a larger system of environmental and social factors."

OPA Update: Lots of meetings as government returns to normal this week. Plus, was that Joe Rogan on Main Street?

RT @DamienTypes: ICYMI - I'll be taking the helm at @streetsblogcal from the un-replaceable @currymel on Tuesday.

Sometimes we take issues with individual articles in other publications, but these guys are the worst.

"Based on the data, some of our sports teams and physical education classes and outdoor activities have resumed. Parents may make decisions on their student’s participation based on their beliefs and standards."

Unless there's a major change: ALL SMMUSD schools will be open next Tuesday and the SaMo Kinder/TK roundup for new students is on for next Thursday.

OPA Update 1/16/24: How to Help Fire Victims, Insurance Updates, & Other Things To Do This Weekend

Climate disruption is here. Right now. It's past time that Southern California transportation heavyweights - Metro and Caltrans - stop making the situation worse

The only editor Streetsblog California has ever known is signing off.

“If the death of this truly all-American kid, killed in his USA [cycling kit], can't change anything in this country,” said Michael, “then I don't know what can.”

"More than 50 other businesses have also stepped up, offering free meals, experiences and essential services for first responders and evacuees. If your business would like to help, please visit "

"While well-intentioned, inclusionary zoning requirements act as a tax discouraging development of housing, as do the imposition of transfer taxes like Los Angeles’s Measure ULA and Santa Monica’s Measure GS."

Is the California Environmental Quality Act - theoretically written to prevent disasters like these fires - really the big barrier holding back a rebuild?