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Santa Monica rolls out mobile mental health unit
The City rolled out its latest tool in its ongoing efforts to deal with mental health issues on Monday morning...
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Santa Monica emergency services report fewer calls this New Year
It was a relatively quiet New Year in the City by the Sea. The number of emergency calls that the...
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City Hall will continue purchasing its vehicles from outside the city
Following a slightly deeper dive into the issue, Council voted unanimously to authorize the City to enter into agreements with...
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Council to explore increased parking tax to fund road safety efforts
In response to growing concerns over traffic safety following the recent death of a cyclist in the Wilmont neighborhood, Council...
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Airport-to-park assessment on final approach at SMO
Santa Monica Airport took its first small step to being transformed into a park of some description on Tuesday night...
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Santa Monica’s only cannabis dispensary is now open
With the adoption of recreational cannabis sales, Santa Monica’s only store, Local Cannabis Co. (925 Wilshire), held a grand opening...
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Santa Monica prepares for the 2024 homeless count as crisis surges nationwide
As January fast approaches we first think of celebrating the New Year, but then we must also think about another...
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Plans for the airport’s future take flight at tonight’s council meeting
While everyone may be eager to get home for the holidays, the last council meeting of 2023 is actually quite...
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Council votes to put out request for proposals for the Civic Auditorium
In the latest chapter of the story starring Santa Monica’s famed Civic Auditorium, Council voted unanimously to instruct the City...
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Council extends free parking in downtown structures for the holidays
In an effort to spur last-minute holiday shopping for local residents and visitors, Santa Monica City Council has extended free...
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