Discussion Items Flood Council Agenda
October 3, 2024 -- Santa Monica Councilmembers placed a flurry of last-minute discussion items on Tuesday's agenda, including backing a statewide initiative viewed as a litmus test on tackling crime.
City Gets Grant to Fight Illegal Alcohol Use
October 3, 2024 -- Santa Monica police will have more resources to combat "alcohol-related harm" in the city after receiving an $80,229 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Council Could Curb Discussion Items
October 2, 2024 -- The City Council on Tuesday will once again vote on a measure to curb the number of items its members place on the agenda, which have increasingly focused on major policy issues.
SMC Exhibits Works by Black LA Artists
October 2, 2024 -- Santa Monica College (SMC) will host an exhibition showcasing works by Black artists from the Los Angeles area that expresses their connection to the past.
Bill to Track Homelessness Spending Killed
October 1, 2024 -- For the second time this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom last Wednesday vetoed an unopposed bill that would have provided more oversight over homelessness spending.
Michigan Man Found Guilty in 2022 Murder
October 1, 2024 -- A man from Dearborn, Michigan was convicted this month of murdering a fellow hometown resident two years ago in a parking lot on the beach in Santa Monica.
LETTERS - For Densification Vote SMRR
It’s beyond ironic that former Mayor Kevin McKeown, who abruptly resigned rather than take a position on the draft Housing Element, now blames Council members de la Torre and Brock for the mess that ensued.
Two Bills Meet Different Fates
September 30, 2024 -- Governor Gavin Newsom last week put the brakes on a bill to require speed warning technology in new cars and green-lighted a bill allowing Downtown restaurants and bars to sell alcohol in specified zones.
Council Slate Gets Key Support
September 30, 2024 -- The pro-law enforcement slate trying to retain control of the City Council picked up a key endorsement last week from the regional Teamsters Union and saw $120,000 pumped into a PAC supporting its re-election.
OPINION - How Many Housing Units are State-mandated
There is ongoing confusion about how many units of housing Santa Monica is obligated to build to meet the State of California mandate. Is it the stated 8,895 units? Or is it actually more than 30,000 units? The answer is … both. This has been understood at City Hall since at least 2019, but members of the community and candidates for City Council continue to debate which number is accurate.
More Than $1M Raised for Council Race
September 27, 2024 -- The two factions waging a high-stakes battle for control of the Santa Monica City Council have raised a combined total of more than $1 million, according to campaign finance disclosure statements filed with the City Clerk's office.
Smoke Alarms Focus of Fire Prevention Week
September 27, 2024 -- The Santa Monica Fire Department will host several events during Fire Prevention Week to drive home the importance of working smoke alarms.
Council Allow Gas in New Buildings
September 26, 2024 -- Property owners can once again include a gas stove or furnace in a new Santa Monica building, but they must offset it with a long list of energy efficient items to get a building permit.
County Governance Measure Fails to Win Council Support
September 26, 2024 -- City Councilmembers on Tuesday declined to support an LA County measure on the November ballot that would expand the Board of Supervisors and create an elected County Executive.
Council Backs County Sales Tax Hike
September 25, 2024 -- The City Council on Tuesday voted to support a ballot measure that would raise LA County's sales tax -- already among the highest in the nation -- to help fight homelessness.
Man Charged in Beach Strangulation Attack
September 25, 2024 -- A homeless man from Illinois has been charged with attempted murder for strangling a man fishing at the beach in Santa Monica, police officials said Wednesday.
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