Development
Explore the latest updates on real estate development in Santa Monica. Our coverage includes major projects, city council decisions, and trends shaping the community’s housing landscape. From luxury high-rises to affordable housing initiatives, stay informed about how these developments impact our neighborhoods and local economy. Discover insights into zoning changes, community feedback, and the future of Santa Monica’s urban planning.
Consolidated ownership of Gallery restaurants spurs expanded menu options
Ownership at a Third Street Promenade food hall is consolidating, with half of its current and planned restaurants now under...
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Uber looks to raise up to $9B in initial public offering
Ride-hailing giant Uber is aiming to raise $9 billion in its mammoth initial public stock offering that, while smaller than...
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Downtown – Hope for Our Planet: The Movement to Stop Climate Change
Santa Monica Public Library is proud to present the program Hope for Our Planet on Saturday, April 27, at 1...
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Bar Association President establishes new firm
Jennifer Millier has had a busy year. Six months after the attorney started her own law firm last April, she...
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Beach-front housing appeal heads to Council
A group of residents are continuing to fight plans to build a five-story apartment building near Santa Monica State Beach....
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SACRAMENTO – California unemployment rate slightly increases in March
California's unemployment rate edged up slightly in March even as the state continued adding jobs, the state Employment Development Department...
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SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook says more Instagram passwords exposed than thought
Millions more Instagram users were affected by a password security lapse than parent company Facebook acknowledged nearly four weeks ago....
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Citywide – City Attorney Files Multiple Criminal Charges in Tenant Harassment Case
The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office has filed a criminal complaint charging Miesha Charnae Grant with five counts of tenant...
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Downtown – California Fish and Game Commission Meets in Santa Monica
At its April 2019 meeting in Santa Monica, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) took action on a number...
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Downtown to establish delivery-only parking
Food delivery drivers are getting dedicated parking spaces downtown for the next three months. Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) is...
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