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Homeowners association sues City and Fairmont Miramar over hotel redevelopment approval
After 10 years of planning, City Council gave the Fairmont Miramar’s redevelopment proposal the gr
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Ballot placement displacement – Part II
The 2020 global COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many aspects of our lives and caused us to rethink
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Ballot Placement Displacement – Part I
2020 has been a year like no other - including for Santa Monica municipal elections. Such a high nu
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Oscar de la Torre leaves 18 years of School Board service for City Council
Oscar de la Torre will be ending his 18-year tenure on the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board to assume...
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Representatives prepare to take their oaths of office
The newest members of City Council are preparing to be sworn in Tuesday along with their fellow winn
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City has no plan to break from county guidance, but Councilmembers are willing to discuss
Opposition to the recent closure of outdoor dining has driven several Los Angeles area cities to con
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Council bids farewell to O’Day, Winterer and Jara
City Councilmembers Ana Maria Jara, Terry O’Day and Ted Winterer bid farewell to fellow councilmem
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What community members are thankful for this year
In a year of challenges, setbacks and sacrifice, everyone is learning important lessons in gratitude
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Council to discuss water, fees and hotel worker safety
Outgoing elected officials Ana Maria Jara, Ted Winterer and Terry O’Day will meet as Santa Monica
Read moreSuperintendent to discuss adjusted reopening timeline and open school board seat
In light of the current rise in COVID-19 cases, SMMUSD Superintendent Ben Drati will discuss the Dis
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