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No-smoking campaign gets thumbs up
CITY HALL — The second time’s a charm for the no-smoking campaign. Less than four months after the City Council...
Read moreNew site focuses on smoking ban
CITY HALL — With just two weeks before the latest smoking ban is set to go into effect, city officials...
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Senior housing project survives appeal process
CITY HALL — A controversial senior group housing project in an upscale part of town cleared another hurdle on Tuesday...
Read moreCity Council divided over housing aid
CITY HALL — In light of a challenging economy and rising unemployment rates, leading to tough times for residents, city...
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Council considers beachside apartments for homeless
<i>Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica...
Read moreFamiliar faces to contend for City Council seat
CITY HALL — The field of candidates vying for an open seat on the City Council could be packed with...
Read moreGlobal warming lawsuit settled
CITY HALL — The federal government on Friday settled a lawsuit in which City Hall and environmental watchdog groups accused two...
Read moreApartment smoking ban now official
CITY HALL — Lighting up cigarettes in common areas of multi-unit residences is now prohibited. The council adopted on second...
Read moreCirque returns to American roots
CITY HALL — After a nine-year absence, the surreal sights and sounds of Cirque du Soleil will return to the...
Read moreCouncil declares seat vacant
CITY HALL — The search for the seventh member of the City Council has officially begun. Nearly three weeks after...
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