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Man who sued city faces perjury charge
CITY HALL — When it landed on her desk, the case was like scores of others that Debra Kanoff has...
Read moreLawsuits focus on affordable housing issues
CITY HALL — The City Attorney’s Office on Wednesday announced developments in two cases officials hope will serve as warnings...
Read moreNo decision on mayor
CITY HALL — Having gone mayor-less since the death of Ken Genser in January, Santa Monica will remain that way...
Read moreParking enforcement to get an update
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica...
Read moreBBB fare increase shelved once more
CITY HALL — An attempt by Big Blue Bus officials to raise fares will have to wait at least two...
Read moreCourt ruling threatens RDA projects
CITY HALL — Several redevelopment projects planned for Santa Monica are in immediate danger of being cut due to a ruling...
Read moreRent control commissioner barred from increase vote
CITY HALL — When the Rent Control Board makes its annual decision on the maximum allowable rent increase this summer,...
Read moreResolution to ACLU homeless case coming
CITY HALL — A tentative deal has been reached to resolve a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union...
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Council to replace garbage truck fleet
CITY HALL — Santa Monica makes up just a tiny portion of the Ballona Creek Watershed — .32 percent of...
Read moreCouncil ponders lifting beekeeping ban
CITY HALL — Santa Monica could take a step toward repealing its beekeeping ban on Tuesday, as the City Council...
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