Zbur’s Legislation to Scale Back Coastal Commission Powers Now Only Applies to Santa Monica
Assemblymember Rick Zbur’s (D-Santa Monica) legislation to give greater local permitting powers to a handful of cities in areas where the California Coastal Commission has authority has been watered down and narrowed in scope, but for the one city it would still impact - Santa Monica - it remains a top priority.
April 24, 2026
The Week in Short Video: Sponsor Streetsblog L.A.’s Great Commuter Race!
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April 24, 2026
Opposition Melts Away as Durazo Announces Major Changes to SB 1361
“SB 1361 simply says transit decisions should be based on legitimate transportation planning issues,” she said, “not opposition tied solely to SB 79 height or density standards.”
April 23, 2026
Group of E-Bike Regulation Bills Advance in Assembly
Lots of discussion of e-bikes in the legislature and four more pieces of e-bikes/e-motos legislation advances.
April 22, 2026
Bill to Exempt L.A. from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Housing Committee Tomorrow
L.A. Metro and many Southern California city leaders are pushing for SB 1361, which would essentially carve L.A. County out from last year's pro-transit-oriented housing legislation SB 79
April 20, 2026
The Week in Short Videos
Neighborhood greenways, San Diego budget woes, and a whole bunch of hyper-loop.
April 17, 2026
