City Council Outdoor fitness fees stay the same By David Mark Simpson on January 17, 2015 What a difference a year and a pilot ordinance make. In 2013, when City Council... Read more →
Health Pot shops remain in draft zoning code By David Mark Simpson on December 30, 2014 CITY HALL — As the Planning Commission grapple with wonkier decisions about land-use... Read more →
Recreation Biking way, way up in Santa Monica By David Mark Simpson on November 29, 2014 CITYWIDE — Biking is on the rise across the nation but especially in Santa Monica. A... Read more →
Recreation 1 Parks Commission likes once-forgotten hero for park name By David Mark Simpson on November 25, 2014 BUFFER PARK — The Recreation and Parks Commission wants the city's newest park to be... Read more →
Recreation 1 Outdoor fitness trainer ordinance reduced complaints By David Mark Simpson on November 24, 2014 PALISADES PARK — After 10 months of enforcement, city officials say the controversial... Read more →
Recreation 1 Naming Buffer Park: From “Toypurina Park” to “Hobo Junction East” and “Cookies and Cupcake” By David Mark Simpson on November 21, 2014 BUFFER PARK — “Cookies and Cupcake” has a nice ring to it. It rolls off the tongue... Read more →
Recreation Bikeshare plan passes By David Mark Simpson on November 12, 2014 CITY HALL — City Council moved a step closer to launching the first significant... Read more →
Recreation Proposed bikeshare vendor struggles with delays By David Mark Simpson on November 11, 2014 CITY HALL — In late 2013, CycleHop was boasting plans open a 500-bike bikeshare in... Read more →
Health UCLA Breast Center Santa Monica collaborates for cancer care By Kelsey Fowler on October 23, 2014 MID-CITY — Nicole von Riesen, 43, didn’t want to wait a month for her MRI. She... Read more →
Recreation 1 New law requires buffer between bikes and cars By Matthew Hall on September 28, 2014 CITYWIDE — A new law requiring a three foot buffer zone between cars and bicycles is... Read more →
Health 3 Council approves vaping ordinance By David Mark Simpson on September 25, 2014 CITYWIDE — E-cigarette smokers, the clock is ticking. You have about a month left to... Read more →
Recreation Mixed reviews for outdoor fitness regulations By David Mark Simpson on July 28, 2014 PALISADES PARK — A pilot ordinance that restricts group exercise in the parks is a... Read more →
Recreation 1 Supporting the Generation of the Future By Emily Colón on July 28, 2014 SMC - Students at Santa Monica College, who are perhaps already on the younger end of the... Read more →
Recreation Pico neighborhood embracing vibrant Virginia Avenue Park By Matthew Hall on July 26, 2014 VIRGINIA AVE — Virginia Avenue Park is growing into its role as a regional attraction... Read more →
Health How to have a safe Easter with your dog By Andrea Servadio on April 18, 2014 TAKE CARE: Make sure that your dog is safe during the excitement of Easter Sunday.... Read more →
