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School donations top $1.5M
CITY HALL — Donors to the two-month long “Save Our Schools” fundraising drive contributed more than $1.5 million to the...
Read moreCity Hall releases candidate list
CITY HALL — The City Clerk’s Office released the official list of candidates who have qualified for this November’s ballot...
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Council rejects $3M Arizona deal
CITY HALL — The Santa Monica City Council stuck to its guns on Tuesday and upheld its boycott of Arizona...
Read moreFood truck courts OK’d
CITY HALL — Santa Monica is about to undergo a food truck renaissance, following City Hall’s announcement this week that...
Read morePlanning Commission urges new fines for rogue owners
CITY HALL — The Planning Commission has recommended creating new penalties for developers who fail to abide by affordable housing...
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City Council to approve beach restroom upgrade
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica...
Read moreCity Hall wants $3 million exception to Arizona boycott
CITY HALL — The City Council is set to vote tonight on whether to go ahead with a $3 million...
Read moreReview of SMPD investigation to cost $250 per hour
CITY HALL — An independent review of a recent Santa Monica Police Department investigation into whether school board member Oscar...
Read moreHomeowner busted for illegal short-term rental
CITY HALL — A homeowner was put on probation and ordered to pay roughly $4,000 in fines and attorneys fees...
Read moreSMRR mum on backing more candidates
CITY HALL — Leaders of the political party Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights on Thursday were keeping quiet about whether...
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