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Flying car factory landmark status affects hotel project
CITY HALL — A new hotel planned for 1554 Fifth St. hit a snag Monday night when Landmarks commissioners chose...
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Another diner up for sale
LINCOLN BLVD — Want steak and eggs at some disgusting hour of the morning? Get it while you can. Norm’s...
Read moreYoga mat maker pulls design featuring Hindu god
COLORADO AVE — A Santa Monica-based company that sells custom yoga mats has decided to pull a design which features...
Read moreKohl’s to open design studio in Santa Monica
COLORADO AVE — Family-focused department store chain Kohl’s announced Thursday plans to open a design studio in Santa Monica that...
Read moreCity Council considers role as agent of redevelopment
CITY HALL — The City Council will decide Tuesday whether or not to take on the work of winding down...
Read moreRedevelopment in jeopardy after high court ruling
CITY HALL — Santa Monica officials will scramble to determine the fate of $267 million in high-priority redevelopment projects in...
Read moreRed Cross renders aid in house fire
The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region Disaster Operations Center rendered aid Tuesday to three victims of a house fire...
Read moreCity Council approves new fees for developers
CITY HALL — The City Council last week approved new fees developers will have to pay to ensure only vetted...
Read moreCity’s sales receipts up nearly 16 percent
DOWNTOWN — Apparently it doesn’t take Black Friday deals to get Santa Monicans and visitors to open up their wallets....
Read moreRed Cross to honor City Hall
The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is honoring the city of Santa Monica’s Office of Emergency Management along with...
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