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City Hall wants new security guards for the Santa Monica Pier
While the status of private security in Downtown Santa Monica remains in limbo following the surprising collapse of a deal...
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Council to debate joining lawsuit over new bail system
The Santa Monica City Council will consider joining a lawsuit over the County’s newly implemented Zero Bail system at their...
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Council says ‘so long swimmer girl’ and ‘hello housing’ with proposal for 570 new housing units
All seven councilmembers voted to allow negotiations to begin with AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. for the development of 570 affordable and...
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Councilmember clash over unregulated representation, reiterates divisions among members
A seemingly straightforward agenda item regarding the amendment of Council rules of order and procedure turned into a hotbed of...
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City will pursue new partners to reopen the Civic Auditorium
The end may be in sight for the long and confusing process over the future of the Santa Monica Civic...
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Could the end be nigh for rental scooters?
A seemingly straightforward vote to extend the existing rental scooters and e-bikes pilot program exposed divisions within the Council last...
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Clean and Safe Santa Monica: City Council adopts new rules on property maintenance, weapons
The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously adopted three ordinances amending the Santa Monica Municipal Code with relation to property...
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Santa Monica Airport celebrates 99th anniversary of first flight around the world
Last weekend the Santa Monica Airport (SMO) held a special open day event to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the...
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Council adds home ownership to guns, transit, and development discussions at the Sept. 26 meeting
With the City Council set to meet next week, the upcoming meeting may look a lot like the last as...
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Residents come out in force to advocate for and against Santa Monica voting rights case
Public comment on the closed session agenda items in Tuesday’s City Council meeting was dominated by the Pico Neighborhood Association...
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