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Homeowners could see water rates increase by almost $20 a month
The Santa Monica City Council will consider significant changes to both water rates and zoning regulations at its Tuesday meeting,...
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Council advances tenant protections and homelessness strategic plan initiatives
During the last meeting, City Council approved several key measures, including the adoption of the city’s strategic plan, the Renters...
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SMC Boardmember Sion Roy declares early entry into race to replace Ben Allen
Dr. Sion Roy, a cardiologist and the Santa Monica College Board Vice Chair, has announced his candidacy for California's State...
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Zbur introduces new legislation to protect pets during a disaster
California Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at strengthening pet rescue efforts during natural disasters, a measure inspired...
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Council looks for solutions to double parking problems in the City
The City Council has approved a request from Councilmembers Jesse Zwick and Barry Snell to develop new curbside management measures...
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LA County Supervisor proposes consolidating homeless services under new department
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath on Thursday proposed creating a new county department to consolidate homeless services beginning...
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Zbur withdraws home defense bill that would have redefined allowable homicide
Assemblymember and Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) has withdrawn his bill to redefine allowable homicide in self defense...
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Trump campaigned as a protector of free speech. Critics say his actions as president threaten it
When President Donald Trump gave his joint address to Congress last week, he boasted that in his first few weeks...
Read moreWild ideas abound as Council grapples with a declining city budget
Santa Monica City Council convened on Saturday morning for a special budget workshop, in an attempt to address the city's...
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Homelessness top of mind for Council meeting
The business items of Tuesday’s City Council meeting are short in number but long in substance as a discussion of...
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