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New exhibit salutes Chicano culture, communityThe Chicano art movement has represented both the struggle and success of Mexican-American artists since ...
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Governor pledges oversight for cities lagging on solving homelessness
Nearly $200 million in grant money will go to California cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into ...
Audit finds state hasn’t kept track of homelessness programs well
California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over the past five years but didn’t consistently track whether the huge outlay ...
Thriving city ‘shines once again’ while leaders focus on top issues
The spirit of Santa Monica was buzzing around the campus of John Adams Middle School, as local leaders gathered for ...
Youth, housing advocate talks successes and future ideas
On Feb. 23, Amazon Head of Community Engagement (West) David Ambroz spoke to the Rotary Club of Santa Monica about ...
Mayor, City Manager among State of the City speakers
The topic of Santa Monica’s present and future will bring the city’s leaders together on Thursday. This year’s annual State ...
Some worry proposition to tackle the homeless crisis will just worsen it
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative that he says is needed to tackle ...
Rent Control Board follows Council in backing Justice for Renters Act
Following a recent vote of support for the Justice for Renters Act made by Santa Monica City Councilmembers, the city’s ...
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar and coronavirus pandemic aid lapses
The United States experienced a dramatic 12% increase in homelessness to its highest reported level as soaring rents and a ...
Desperate businesses seek new coalition to tackle crime and homelessness
A group of more than thirty local businesses have formed a new coalition under the auspices of the California Restaurant ...
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