City moves forward with runway demo plans at SMO
The City Council has urged Santa Monica’s top engineer to move forward with plans to demolish part of the ...
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Runway construction clear for take off
Runway construction clear for take off Kate Cagle Daily Press Staff Writer City leaders are promising a new, safer and ...
New app facilitates charter flights from SMO
A new service by a former Santa Monican hopes to revitalize regional air transit by connecting travelers to local ...
Public access granted to six acres of open space at SMO
Six acres of airport land have reopened to the public following the removal of aircraft parking from the site. ...
Airport Runway to be chopped at both ends
The City Council green-lit plans to shorten the runway at Santa Monica Airport Wednesday by removing over 700 feet of ...
Council to debate rule revisions for boards and commissions
City Hall wants to streamline rules governing the two-dozen volunteer board/commissions/committees that advise the Council. Santa Monica has 24 ...
Helicopter service takes Santa Monica festival-goers to Coachella from SMO
A tech start-up known as the “Uber for helicopters” has launched a new service at the Santa Monica Airport, beginning ...
Anti-airport activists find little to celebrate in deal to eventually close SMO
A thin, wispy contrail overhead and the nearby rumbling of plane engines served as a backdrop for Saturday’s protest ...
Turbulence continues over agreement to close Santa Monica Airport
Santa Monica and west Los Angeles residents who booked upcoming chartered flights to Carlsbad, San Jose and Vegas from ...
Letter to Editor
Disgust with the council Editor’s note: The following commentary was submitted before City Hall announced a settlement to close ...
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