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CalMatters sues LA homeless authority to obtain secret shelter records
By Lauren Hepler A string of sexual assaults in Los Angeles shelters. A brutal murder in a motel transformed into...
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Public safety issues dominate City Council candidate forum
The heat was on in more ways than one on Sunday, as the 10 candidates for Santa Monica City Council...
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Affordable housing developer to buy pet store site for more senior housing
In a move that almost snuck under the radar last month, the City Council voted 4-3 to support an effort...
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Will Council ban sleeping bags from the streets?
The first City Council meeting of September looks alot like the last meeting of August with a couple of weighty...
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LA County DA challenger raises local funds as race heats up
With concerns over public safety an ever-present topic in Los Angeles County, the 2024 election for the county’s District Attorney...
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Inside/Outside: Debating politics and the 2024 city council election
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. September 6, 2024 Santa Monica has a long tradition of deep community involvement in local government....
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Westside Democratic HQ official opening draws crowds and commotion
The official opening of the Westside Democratic Headquarters on the Promenade on Sunday afternoon attracted all manner of attention as...
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New speed limits across the City aim to reduce accidents, improve safety
Speed limits on more than 30 miles of Santa Monica streets will be lowered, following unanimous approval by the Santa...
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City to continue push for local control over needle distribution program
Tuesday’s City Council meeting was an ambitious affair to say the least. With an agenda already packed to bursting point...
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Battle lines drawn for City Council race with new slate and endorsements announced this week
The battle for City Council has become clear this week with a new candidate slate announcing themselves and earning endorsements....
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