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Fundraising starts early for some SM pols
CITY HALL — The November election is still eight months away, but some Santa Monica politicians and residents are already...
Read moreCity Council settles three court cases
CITY HALL — The City Council approved three settlements Tuesday totaling $108,500. The cases include two traffic incidents and an...
Read moreCouncil failed to review development agreements
CITY HALL — For years, City Hall has failed to hold required annual reviews of development agreements intended to ensure...
Read moreCity Council says no to ‘time-out’ on development
CITY HALL — The City Council on Tuesday night rejected a proposal that would have postponed hearings on most large-scale...
Read moreO’Day is new face on council
CITY HALL — Environmentalist Terry O’Day, a former chairman of the Planning Commission, was selected by the City Council Tuesday night...
Read moreCity replacing aging BBB fleet
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica...
Read moreNew fire chief named
CITY HALL — After a nationwide search that produced 20 finalists, City Manager Rod Gould has selected Manhattan Beach Fire...
Read moreKnocking on history’s door
CITY HALL — They’re not exactly priceless artifacts, but two doorknobs once used in Santa Monica’s historic City Jail are...
Read moreCandidates stump for council seat
CITY HALL — With the City Council scheduled to select a new member on Feb. 23, potential appointees are taking...
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Pier museum hearing delayed
CITY HALL — At least for now, plans for a museum at the end of the Santa Monica pier have...
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