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City prepares for oral arguments in CRVA lawsuit
It’s been more than four years since the City of Santa Monica was named as a defendant in a voting
Read moreApplications open of Council appointment
Individuals seeking a temporary appointment to the Santa Monica City council have until July 7 to su
Read moreLetter to the Editor – Abandon the Plaza
If you live or work in Santa Monica, your heart might be feeling more than a bit anxious, concerned
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Council to consider restarting Plaza negotiations
Council will consider restarting negotiations to develop the city-owned property at 4th and Arizona following a delay caused by questions...
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Your Column Here – Failed us
Today, like thousands of other people, I signed a petition to have Santa Monica Police Chief, Cynthi
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Santa Monica moves forward with ballot measure to tax luxury real estate sales
Santa Monicans will be asked to vote this November on a new tax on luxury real estate that would raise...
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Santa Monica to implement police reforms, reallocate some police department funding
Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to begin the process of reforming the Santa Monica Police Department and reallocating some...
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Santa Monica City Council to discuss cutting annual budget by $192 million
Santa Monica City Council is set to cut the city’s budget by up to 25% as coronavirus decimates the hospitality...
Read moreLetter to the Editor – Lip Service
Editor: The amount of ‘lip service’ the progressive City of Santa Monica gives to minority causes is incredible. We supported...
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Letter to the Editor – A Physician’s Urgent Call to Support Essential Services for Our Seniors
Editor: I understand, given current economic realities, that budget cuts must be made. Cutting funding for senior services that WISE...
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