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City attorney sees surge in complaints from disabled tenants
CITY HALL — Attorneys with Santa Monica's Consumer Protection Unit said Monday they have seen a surge in housing discrimination...
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Resident perception of Santa Monica slips
Traffic stacks up on a portion of Colorado Avenue that was recently reduced to just one westbound lane to make...
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Tumlin out as city consultant
Tumlin CITY HALL — City officials confirmed Wednesday that they would no longer work with traffic and circulation consultant Jeffrey...
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CCSM sends faulty smoking notice to tenants
(File photo) Officials with Santa Monica's largest nonprofit housing provider are rushing to correct a mailer that went out to...
Read moreSanta Monica wins $1M in Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge
CITY HALL — Santa Monica city officials announced Wednesday that the city by the sea won $1 million in a...
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City’s first skyscraper moves toward landmark
The Central Tower building on Fourth Street moved closer to landmark status this week. (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) CITY HALL...
Read moreFree cell phones for homeless, low-income in works
CITYWIDE — Homeless people and Californians who make less than $14,702 annually will qualify for a free cell phone and...
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Santa Monica lends hand to Sandy victims
A fire fighter in New Jersey surveys the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. (Photo courtesy Google Images) CITY HALL —...
Read moreSequester cuts could hit most aspects of local life
FEELING IT DEEP: Unless Congress can agree to a compromise, federal spending cuts could hurt local education, safety and aviation...
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Demanding funding for homeless vets
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Congressman Henry Waxman sent a letter to the White House Office of Management...
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