Event Brief
Waymo appeals overnight ban at Santa Monica recharging
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Waymo appeals a Santa Monica judge’s preliminary injunction blocking overnight operations at two Broadway recharging stations.
WHO: Waymo LLC and the City of Santa Monica
WHAT: Waymo filed a notice of appeal challenging a preliminary injunction that bars overnight operations at two Broadway recharging stations.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 11:50 PM ET
WHERE: Santa Monica, CA (Broadway recharging stations)
WHY: The court found the overnight operations create a public nuisance, with noise, lights, and traffic impacts not sufficiently mitigated.
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