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Staff proposes new rules around public assemblies, targeted residential protests
Santa Monica City Council will discuss new regulations regarding public assemblies, targeted residen
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Commission pushes ‘Right to Return’ proposal to Council
The City of Santa Monica is looking to introduce a new policy that would allow historically-displace
Read moreCouncil joins community to talk future of Promenade
The future of the Third Street Promenade and an ongoing Stabilization and Economic Vitality Plan wer
Read moreCouncil clashes in debate over housing bills
Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to formally oppose two bills that are currently proposed in
Read moreSearch for new City Manager underway
The search for Santa Monica’s next city manager is officially underway. Santa Monica City Council
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City Manager search set to begin after Council meeting
Santa Monica City Council is set to begin the search for a new City Manager, according to Tuesday ni
Read moreCity projects economic woes to last several years
The City of Santa Monica continues to lose money due to the ongoing pandemic and officials predict t
Read moreMayor and Mayor Pro Tem retain positions
Councilmembers Sue Himmelrich and Kristin McCowan retained their positions as Mayor and Mayor Pro Te
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Santa Monica to Establish Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission
Santa Monica is set to create its first civilian police oversight body known as the Public Safety Reform and Oversight...
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Inside/Outside – Housing and Land Value in Santa Monica
In much of California, one of the biggest barriers to needed housing production is the high cost of
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