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Public comment rules could revert in January
Community organizers, stakeholders and gadflies, take note: rules surrounding public comments at civic meetings could once again be changing in...
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Final Draft Housing Element on track for approval
At long last, Santa Monica’s housing element is set to reach final approval. The latest update on the months-long saga...
Read moreCouncil agrees to re-configure resident advisory board for Section 8 voucher holders
Section 8 voucher holders will soon have a stronger voice when it comes to housing issues, especially the administration of...
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Rent aid program closes Monday
Santa Monica residents have until Monday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. to apply for the city’s one-time rent relief program. ...
Read moreHuman Services grant program set to accept new applications
For the first time in eight years, Santa Monica nonprofit organizations will soon be able to apply to receive money...
Read moreCouncil approves new eviction protections
Qualifying rent-controlled tenants living in Santa Monica who cannot afford to pay rent increases over 3% due to COVID-19 will...
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Vendors in Palisades Park will soon have designated ‘patios’
If you spend any time on the Santa Monica Pier, you’re probably familiar with the white painted spaces established for...
Read moreRent relief program opens Monday
The City of Santa Monica announced it would open up applications for rent-burdened residents to apply for relief beginning this...
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City considers extending relaxed land-use measures for businesses
Several pandemic-era land use measures could be here to stay if a set of temporary provisions implemented in May 2020...
Read moreCity getting closer to ‘contracted model’ for e-scooter and bike share programs
In its ongoing effort to regulate shared mobility options — electric scooters and bike shares — the City of Santa...
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