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Despite parking concerns, AMC theater gets planning approval
CITY HALL — The concept for a state-of-the art movie theater on Fourth Street is headed to the City Council...
Read moreDavis draws broad-based endorsements
CITY HALL — Gleam Davis may not have Michael Jordan and Larry Bird on her side, but, at least in...
Read moreCity Hall wants Supreme Court review
CITY HALL — Hoping to overturn a court ruling they say would hurt affordable housing in Santa Monica and throughout...
Read moreBroad sweetens deal with L.A. for new museum
CITY HALL — While all signs are pointing to billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad building a new museum in Downtown Los...
Read moreRenter protections may reach ballot
CITY HALL — In addition to a proposed sales tax measure, Santa Monica voters may also be asked to amend the...
Read moreElection season begins
CITY HALL — Campaign season officially kicked off this week in Santa Monica as those interested in running for public...
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CVB experiences funding cut
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica...
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Pier lottery system debuts to mixed reviews
CITY HALL — A week after officials began using a lottery system to pick which acts get to fill the...
Read moreCouncil approves new general plan
CITY HALL — Wrapping up the six-year process of updating Santa Monica’s general plan with a marathon final meeting Tuesday...
Read moreCouncil approves sales tax for November
CITY HALL — The City Council on Tuesday moved toward placing a half percent sales tax increase before voters, deciding...
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