Government Driving increases among City employees By Matthew Hall on January 27, 2016 A local advocacy group is accusing City Hall of hypocrisy and failed leadership relating... Read more →
Government Election season begins with early candidate announcements By Matthew Hall on January 22, 2016 Depending on your tolerance for politicians, the following is either great news or... Read more →
Government What new coastal zoning rules could mean for Santa Monica By Matthew Hall on January 9, 2016 If you're the kind of resident who has really enjoyed the years of debate over zoning... Read more →
City Council Council approves city’s largest historic district By Matthew Hall on December 21, 2015 The Santa Monica City Council has approved a new historic district along San Vicente... Read more →
Government Santa Monica’s voting system challenged By Jeff Goodman on December 16, 2015 Activists threatening legal action are urging the City of Santa Monica to discard its... Read more →
Briefs Residents demand district-based elections By Matthew Hall on December 14, 2015 Local political activists have announced plans to challenge Santa Monica’s at-large... Read more →
Government City Hall pays well, but not much better than the private sector By Matthew Hall on December 10, 2015 Employee compensation costs Santa Monicans more per resident than almost any other city... Read more →
Government Transparency Project prevails in complaint against former city manager By Matthew Hall on December 1, 2015 Former City Manager Rod Gould has settled out of court with the Santa Monica Transparency... Read more →
Government City settles lawsuit over ambulance services By Jeff Goodman on November 18, 2015 The City of Santa Monica has agreed to shell out $250,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming... Read more →
City Council Case against O’Connor forwarded to County District Attorney By Matthew Hall on September 9, 2015 Complaints against Councilwoman Pam O'Connor filed by a local activist organization have... Read more →
Government 1 Senator Dianne Feinstein discusses drought, Iran Nuclear Deal at town hall in Santa Monica By Jennifer Maas on September 4, 2015 Santa Monica hosted one of California's most powerful politicians this week when senator... Read more →
Government 1 Lincoln medians up for discussion at Planning Commission By Matthew Hall on September 2, 2015 The Planning Commission will discuss proposed changes to Lincoln Boulevard at their Sept.... Read more →
City Council 1 Taxes, revenue rebalancing advanced to pay for affordable housing By Matthew Hall on September 1, 2015 Santa Monica will look for ongoing, sustainable and possibly voter approved revenue... Read more →
Government 1 Complaint filed in Riel case By Matthew Hall on September 1, 2015 Firing an employee is usually the end of an employment saga, but in Santa Monica, it's... Read more →
Development 1 Agreements approved for new apartment buildings downtown By Matthew Hall on July 24, 2015 A newly formulated Planning Commission approved development agreements for two new... Read more →
