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Despite wayward discussion, DTSM votes to keep Legion security program
In addition to all the excitement surrounding the new appointees to the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. board in Thursday’s meeting,...
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DTSM welcomes new chair, vice chairs and four new appointments to the board
Thursday’s meeting of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) was all about new people in new positions as the board of...
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Incumbents declare intent to run again
Incumbents Christine Parra, Oscar de la Torre and Phil Brock have announced their intention to run for office. The three had...
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Local governments say existing efforts are already working to clear camps
California Governor Gavin Newsom's surprise order to state agencies to clear homeless encampments on state land last week has been...
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Is the Civic saved?
The plan to save the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium was revealed in an understated item at last week’s council meeting
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Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them
Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. He had...
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Harris freshens up her message on the economy as Trump and Republicans go after her on inflation
All of the sudden it's Kamala Harris ' economy — a major opportunity as well as a possible risk for...
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Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a...
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Council moves to establish a permanent shared mobility device program
Council moved ahead to establish a permanent e-scooter micro mobility program on Tuesday with direction to move from a contact...
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As Newsom finishes his governorship, would-be successors are multiplying
There never was much of a chance that California Gov. Gavin Newsom would be running for president this year, even...
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