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SMRR Sweeps Back Into Power
November 12, 2024 -- Nearly three and a half years after losing control of the City Council, Santa Monica's political establishment roared back, easily sweeping all four open seats in the November 5 election.

City Wins Award for Safe Streets Project
November 12, 2024 -- Santa Monica won the top award from the regional chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) in the transportation category for a Safe Streets project near the 17th Street Expo line.

United Slate Widens Commanding Lead
November 8, 2024 -- The United slate on Friday widened an all but insurmountable lead that will give Santa Monica's political establishment a 6 to 1 majority on the City Council.

Santa Monica to Celebrate Veterans Day
November 8, 2024 -- The City will join the U.S. Army on Monday to commemorate Veterans Day on the Santa Monica Pier, City officials announced.

Traffic Crashes Among Notable Incidents
November 7, 2024 -- Four traffic-related incidents -- including a collision with a train and a suicide -- were among the notable incidents reported by police during a recent seven-day period.

Political Establishment Poised to Sweep Council Race
November 7, 2024 -- With 1,000 more votes tallied Thursday, the United slate backed by Santa Monica's political establishment took another step closer to sweeping the race for four City Council seats.

Council Item Takes Flight into History
November 6, 2024 -- The City Council on Tuesday will be asked to determine if the "Compass Rose" painted adjacent to a runway at Santa Monica airport should be designated as a City landmark.

Establishment Slate Further Solidifies Lead
November 6, 2024 --The political establishment-backed slate vying to regain control of the City Council further solidified its lead Wednesday afternoon holding the top spots in the race for four open seats.

Poll Shows Strong Local Support for Prop 36
November 5, 2024 -- A monthly poll of Santa Monica residents found overwhelming support for a statewide measure to roll back criminal justice reforms strongly supported by local voters a decade ago.

EXTRA -- Establishment Slate Holds Early Lead in Council Race
November 5, 2024 -- Early voting results released by the County Registrar's Office shortly after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday show Santa Monica's establishment-backed slate sweeping the four open City Council seats.

Most Local Voters Haven't Returned Ballots
November 4, 2024 -- At the start of Election Day Tuesday, 59 percent of Santa Monica voters had not returned ballots, according to PDI, a California election data service.

Santa Monica Rents Dipped Last Month
November 4, 2024 -- Santa Monica rents remained relatively flat in October, dipping by -0.2 percent to a current median rent of $2,440 per month, according to Apartment List's monthly report.

OPINION -- Hate Mail Result of Political Attack
It is irresponsible for elected officials to sow division with false accusations and incendiary rhetoric and it places myself and my family in danger, writes Councilmember Oscar de la Torre.

LETTERS -- Local Leaders Make Modest Donations
Local leaders make modest donations to an advocacy group devoted to excellent public schools and that’s supposed to reveal a conspiracy? Really? writes former Mayor Kevin McKeown.

City Prepares to Rebuild Pier Bridge
November 1, 2024 -- After more than a decade of planning and delays, the City is taking the initial steps to begin replacing the Santa Monica Pier bridge that has been standing since the start of World War II.

LETTERS -- Deceptive Marketing On Measure QS
November 1, 2024 -- Financial and ineffective controls exist in the way school bonds are written and the money is managed.

Ice Returns to Santa Monica
November 1, 2024 -- Those who long for a winter wonderland in Southern California will have their wish granted when "Ice at Santa Monica" returns Downtown this month.


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