Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus Surges Back | Los Angeles News

Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus is roaring back with over 10 million rides for the second straight year, fueled by new routes, upgraded stops, and an expanding electric fleet — all set to be celebrated during SoCal Transit Month. Meanwhile, Waymo’s self-driving operations on Broadway are temporarily cleared to continue after a court pause, though neighborhood complaints about noise and light persist. The City Council keeps tourism steady by reappointing key travel board members as they gear up for big events and visitor boosts. But heads up beachgoers: high bacteria levels near the Santa Monica Pier and Pico-Kenter Storm Drain mean staying out of the water is advised for safety. And in tragic news, the widow of an LA County deputy killed in a grenade explosion has filed a lawsuit against Santa Monica, alleging the city mislabeled the device as inert before it detonated, killing three officers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://patch.com/california/santamonica/patch-am-big-blue-bus-tops-10-million-rides-2nd-straight-yea-nodx-20260916 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cd24a95d6132742 Report issues to [email protected]. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews