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Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
The Supreme Court cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places on...
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Promenade sign targeting the City Manager draws council’s ire
Tuesday’s City Council meeting is mostly about administrative items, with one notable exception, a discussion about John Alle’s provocative and...
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SMRR makes endorsement following weekend convention
Santa Monica’s traditional power block has coalesced around a slate of candidates for the upcoming election. Santa Monicans for Renters Rights...
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What California’s long-delayed indoor heat rule means for workers
A California workplace safety board approved a long-delayed rule requiring most employers to reduce the risks of extreme heat for...
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Council approves $6M for two legal settlements
The City of Santa Monica approved $6 million to settle a pair of years-old lawsuits at its last meeting with...
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Democrats need to reconcile on college spending as budget deadline looms
Within the next week and change, Democrats who control the Legislature and fellow Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom will need to...
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Council votes not to proceed with an investigation into closed session leaks
Last week’s City Council meeting saved the most intense for last with discussion item 16c, a request made by Councilmembers...
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Undisclosed payments to Rent Control Chair force revote on Justice for Renters Act endorsement
A previously unreported conflict of interest with Rent Control Chair Ericka Lesley has forced the Rent Control Board to revote...
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California’s small business owners fight to save state aid
Lina Mills recalls how she came to this country from Colombia at age 16 having never worked a day in...
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Rick Caruso is considering another political run
Rick Caruso is apparently not done yet. The billionaire businessman spent more than $65 million for the privilege of losing...
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