Council to hear 2023 annual crime update at Tuesday’s meeting
The City Manager’s report in Tuesday’s Council meeting will be particularly interesting this week as it will contain both the ...
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YMCA partners with local group for Black History Month kickoff
The Santa Monica YMCA hosted the Santa Monica Black Lives Association (SMBLA) and representatives of other local groups for a ...
SMFD starts the year with new plan and a new chief
The first Santa Monica City Council meeting of 2024 did not disappoint. There was tap dancing, technical issues, the Brady ...
Details of the security guard program for Big Blue Bus revealed
Just a week or so ago, we reported on how Big Blue Bus was set to follow in the footsteps ...
Matthew Hallock appointed Santa Monica fire chief
City Manager David White has announced the appointment of Matthew Hallock to lead the Santa Monica Fire Department as its ...
Changes coming to Wilshire’s 1400 block include the city’s second cannabis dispensary
Many of our eagled-eyed readers picked up on a big sign that appeared a few weeks ago above the Unleashed ...
Threats against councilmembers prompt enhanced security for tonight’s meeting
Security for tonight’s meeting of the Santa Monica City Council has been upgraded after unspecified threats were made against several ...
Development density discussion coming to Council
Council’s first meeting of the New Year delves into some of Santa Monica’s perennial issues (development and rent) but also ...
The 2024 Homeless Count is more than just a headcount of the unhoused
Arguably, this year could be considered a make or break in terms of tackling the homeless crisis. Here in Santa ...
Santa Monica set for 2024 Homeless Count with a full complement of volunteers
With just days to go, Santa Monica prepares for the 2024 homeless count as the crisis surges nationwide. On Wednesday, ...
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