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City officials hope increased fees bridge budget gap
CITY HALL — The economic downturn could force higher parking citations and overdue library book fines in Santa Monica. Those...
Read moreDistrict moves to restrict private events at schools
CITY HALL — Aiming to protect itself from liability and recoup the costs incurred from allowing various groups to hold...
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Pawn shop finds new home
<i>Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica...
Read moreSchool board to increase class sizes
CITY HALL — The fallout from the defeat of five major budget propositions from the special election became apparent on...
Read moreSchools continue to perform well
CITY HALL — Students in Santa Monica and Malibu public schools continue to perform well compared to their peers across...
Read moreCity officials mull modest rent increase
CITY HALL — This fall, Santa Monica tenants could see one of the smallest rent increases in recent history. The...
Read moreCity Hall wants to give cash to families losing homes
CITY HALL — Santa Monica families who are about to lose their homes should think twice before returning their keys....
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Habitat for Humanity project canceled
<i>Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica...
Read moreResidency requirement for cemetery may be lifted
CITY HALL — A 112-year-old cemetery where more than 60,000 Santa Monica residents have been laid to rest could soon be...
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City Council divided on Pico library proposal
CITY HALL — When it comes to opening a new library branch in the Pico Neighborhood, there’s little question that the...
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