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Council rejects appeal of neighborhood garden project
A proposed educational garden and kitchen at 4th Street and Montana Avenue will be able to hold frequent classes and...
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California Assembly backsbill to deter shootings by police
The California Assembly approved legislation Wednesday intended to deter deadly police shootings by restricting when officers can legally open fire....
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Ellis Act evictions driven by new owners
Santa Monica could halt the loss of its housing supply by prohibiting developers from replacing rent-controlled apartment buildings with single-family...
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LOS ANGELES – LA police arrest suspect after shooting, pursuit, standoff
A suspect has been taken into custody by police after a shooting in downtown Los Angeles that led to a...
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Citywide – Assault arrest
On May 10, at 11:40 p.m., Santa Monica Police officers responded to the 3000 block of Airport regarding an Assault...
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LOS ANGELES – Conservation groups sue over Los Angeles County development
Two conservation groups are suing Los Angeles County over a project that would build 19,000 homes in a fire hazard...
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Council considers $800M climate action plan
Plans to address climate change in Santa Monica will cost the city an estimated $800 million over the next 10...
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Montana garden project appealed to City Council
Plans for an educational garden project at 4th and Montana could get pruned this week when City Council hears an...
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Civic Center field contracts up for approval Tuesday
Council will consider more than $5M in total spending for the new field at the Civic Center this week. As...
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Possible revisions to zoning rules unit residents on height but split opinions on accessory buildings
Residents were generally in favor of reduced height limits for single family neighborhoods at a recent community meeting but divisions...
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