May 2006

5-31--Exit Exam Passes Court Test, for Now
5-31--Changing Course, Council Backs Airport Bill
5-30--Over the Hedge, Again
5-26--Council Denies Appeals to Block Beach Club
5-26--Pacific Park Celebrates 10th Year
5-26--Road Rage Victim Hospitalized
5-26--Contemplated Ban Could be Political Smoke Screen, Downtown Officials Contend
5-26--Librarian Attacked by Homeless Asks for Extra Security
5-25--EXTRA!!! Police Chief Steps Down to Head Airport Security
5-25--LETTERS: Police Chief James T. Butts, Jr.'s Statement to Staff  
5-24--City Manager Presents "Aggressive” Budget
5-23--Santa Monica Officials Brace for Eminent Domain Battle
5-23--City Officials Pumped Up Over Natural Gas
5-23--LETTERS: Favoring Public Use of the Beach Over the Sensitivities of the Wealthy
PUBLIC NOTICE -- Compost and Make a Difference in Your Own Backyard, June 3
5-22--Local Officials Look to Denver for Solutions to Homelessness
5-19--Civil Disobedience Shuts Down School Board Meeting
5-19--PUBLIC NOTICE --SMMUSD Adjourns May 18 Board Meeting to a Later Date
5-18--School Superintendent Search Gets Gnarly
5-18--Airport Bill Gains Momentum
5-18--PUBLIC NOTICE -- Family Emergency Plan is a Must in a Major Disaster 
5-17--Village Embarks on Long Road to Approval
5-17--Don’t Change that Channel!
5-16--Blue Bus Gears Up for Rate Hikes
5-16--Council Explores Bringing Down Housing Costs for Civic Workers
5-15--What’s to Like? Festival Goers Weigh In
5-15--Council Opts for More Ambitious Downtown Parking Plan
5-15--Selling the Essence of California
5-12--On the Homeless Front
5-12--Top Officials Address the Homeless Question
Q: What do you think is the biggest obstacle to solving the homeless problem in Santa Monica?
Q: What can a business or individual do to have a positive impact on the homeless population?
5-11--Police Search for Suspect in Another Attempted Kidnapping
5-11--Council Makes Room for Businesses in Mixed-use Projects Downtown
5-11--Council Gives Auto Dealers Some Parking Relief
5-10--Despite Mishaps, Santa Monica Schools Get Good Report
5-10--Something Lost and Something Gained
5-9--Airport Bill Faces City Opposition
5-9--Samohi Teacher Makes History Stick
5-8--Transit Symposium Focuses on Light Rail
5-5--Commission Paves Way for More Outdoor Dining
5-5--Fewer At-Risk Youths Attend Job Fair
5-4--EXCLUSIVE "Bang the Hate" Mural Pushes Limits
5-4--Loss of Shelter Beds False Alarm
5-3--Residents Help Redesign Precarious Stretch of Road
5-3--Seven Days to Disaster Readiness in Santa Monica
5-2--Santa Monica Feels Impact of Immigrant Workers
5-2--Protests Drain Attendance at City Schools
5-2--HEALTH NEWS -- Ask the Doctor at Saint John’s: Fibroid Treatment Options
5-1--Plan to House Homeless Vets Pending Decision
5-1--Dr. Matthews Shares His Views