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Judge rules in favor of City Hall over free speech challenge
CITY HALL — Gandhi believed in the power of non-violence to bring about social change. So did The Rev. Dr....
Read moreHarsh words, but no fine for illegal signs
CITY HALL — Pacific Park is getting a “notice of violation” for flaunting City Hall’s sign ordinance, but won’t have...
Read moreHalf-marathon would raise money for school athletics
CITY HALL — Following a successful Los Angeles Marathon that ended in Downtown Santa Monica for the first time on...
Read moreBee plan gets vote of confidence from task force, councilman
CITY HALL — Dead bees typically don’t get much sympathy. For most humans, the buzzing, stinging creatures just don’t have...
Read moreCity Council endorses school parcel tax
CITY HALL — Supporters of the “emergency” parcel tax to help fund local public schools received a boost Tuesday night...
Read moreCouncil approves museum proposal
CITY HALL — There’s still no guarantee Eli and Edythe Broad will choose to build their planned modern art museum...
Read moreCouncil to approve funds for recreational programs
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica...
Read moreCouncilman wants anti-paparazzi law at pre-schools
CITY HALL — Arguing that existing laws aren’t enough to protect parents and their children from being swarmed by the...
Read moreBroad deal could receive council’s OK
CITY HALL — Following a two-month delay, the City Council is again set to approve a “deal in principle” to...
Read moreSM adds to stock of rent controlled units
CITY HALL — A weak real estate market in 2009 meant few apartment owners in Santa Monica sought to evict...
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