Three Bills by Santa Monica Lawmaker Pass Key Committees June 29, 2018 -- Three bills by Santa Monica Assemblymember Richard Bloom -- tackling fishing, toxic chemicals and affordable housing on the coast -- passed out of key committees this week, his office announced.
Council Approves Ballot Measure Requiring Super-Majority Vote on Development June 28, 2018 -- In an effort to quell Santa Monica's development wars, the City Council on Tuesday voted to place a measure on the November ballot that would require a super-majority vote to make changes to the City's zoning standards.
Santa Monica Police to Conduct Checkpoint This Weekend June 28, 2018 -- DUI once applied almost exclusively to drunk drivers but today twice as many California motorists are under the influence of drugs than of alcohol.
Santa Monica Council Votes to Explore Scaled-Down Rental Ballot Measure June 27, 2018 -- Scaling back a request to explore two far-reaching rental ballot measures, the Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to draft a Charter Amendment setting a 2018 base rent if California voters repeal vacancy decontrol.
Douglas Aircraft Subject of Santa Monica Conservancy Talk Next Month June 27, 2018 -- Not only did Douglas Aircraft have a decisive impact on commercial passenger airlines, the Santa Monica-based company also left an indelible mark on the city where its airplanes were built.
Santa Monica Updates Dial-A-Ride Program with Lyft June 26, 2018 -- The Big Blue Bus is partnering with the rideshare company Lyft to upgrade the agency's Dial-A-Ride program for Santa Monica seniors and those with disabilities, City officials announced Tuesday.
Council to Discuss Ballot Measures That Could Dictate Future of Santa Monica Rent Control June 26, 2018 -- The request by two Santa Monica City Council members was a short 46 words and it provided no details. But by the time the item -- which could impact the future of rent control in Santa Monica -- is taken up Tuesday niight the battle lines will have been clearly drawn and the arguments laid out in detail.
Santa Monica Pier to Host Paddle Board Races This Weekend June 22, 2018 -- This weekend, paddle board racing returns to one of the first spots where the sport was launched on the mainland using a lifeguard's wooden board -- the Santa Monica Pier, the site of the first paddleboard race in 1934.
EXTRA'Super-Majority' Ballot Measure Would Have No Impact on Proposed Developments June 21, 2018 -- A proposed ballot measure to require a "super-majority" vote by the City Council for developments that exceed zoning limits will have no impact on projects currently in the planning pipeline, according to City planning officials.
Santa Monica College to Host 'Celebrate America' June 30
June 19, 2018 -- Independence Day will be celebrated four days early this year when the annual “Celebrate America” festival once again offers a fireworks extravaganza on the Saturday before the 4th of July.
EXTRAJudge Tosses City of Santa Monica's Motion to Dismiss Voting Rights Lawsuit June 18, 2018 -- A motion to dismiss a voting rights lawsuit against the City of Santa Monica was denied in Superior Court Tuesday after the high-powered law firm hired to defend the City failed to meet a filing deadline.
PAL Golf Classic Raises $125,000 for Santa Monica Youth June 18, 2018 -- Community members raised more than $125,000 for the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) at the annual PAL Charity Golf Classic last week, club officials said.
Santa Monica Launches Pilot Program for Electric Scooters, Bicycles June 13, 2018 -- In an effort to curb the runaway popularity of electric scooters and bicycles, the City Council on Tuesday approved a 16-month pilot program that caps the number of such vehicles and sets standards for their use on Santa Monica's busy streets.
Santa Monica Pier Beach Makes "Bummer" List, Again
June 8, 2018 -- For the sixth year in a row, the beach around the Santa Monica Pier was named one of the ten most polluted beaches in California, according to Heal the Bay's 2018 report card released Thursday.
Inglewood Mayor's Personal Assistant Earned $312,000 Last Year, Investigation Finds June 7, 2018 -- Former Santa Monica Police Chief and current Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr.'s personal assistant earned $312,000 in total compensation last year, making her one of the City's highest paid employees, according to an investigation published by the Daily Breeze.
EXTRASanta Monica Council Member Tony Vazquez Makes Strong Showing in County Race
June 6, 2018 -- Santa Monica Councilmember Tony Vazquez is likely on his way to joining the California Board of Equalization after a strong showing in Tuesday's primary that could have major ramifications in local city politics.
LETTERS -- No Savings, Just Heaps of Misery and Flies June 6, 2018 -- Santa Monica Councilmember Gleam Davis’ suggestion that trash pickup should happen every two weeks to help pay for the cities bloated salaries is appalling.
Suspect Arrested in Rape of Woman in Santa Monica Apartment
June 6, 2018 -- Santa Monica police on Tuesday presented a case for filing in the rape of a woman in her Ocean Park apartment early Monday morning.
The suspect Dylan James Jensen, 42, entered the apartment in the 2900 block of 4th Street shortly before 6 a.m. and raped the tenant, who was sleeping in her bed, police said.
Man Stabbed in Santa Monica's Pico Neighborhood June 4, 2018 -- A man was stabbed in the Pico Neighborhood Saturday night and is in stable condition after undergoing surgery, Santa Monica Police said.
Santa Monica-Malibu Public Schools Faced with Four Years of Projected Red Ink June 4, 2018 -- An estimated $122.6 million general fund budget for Santa Monica-Malibu public schools is being considered for the coming year, a spending hike of 5.4 percent over the present budget and the first of four years with anticipated red ink.
Greater L.A. Homeless Count Shows Decreases Not Mirrored in Santa Monica
June 1, 2018 -- The number of homeless persons counted in Greater Los Angeles dipped for the first time in four years, officials announced Thursday, registering an overall decline of those living on the streets and leaving Santa Monica behind in the effort to handle the regional crisis.
Santa Monica College Graduates Second Law Pathway Class
June 1, 2018 -- Sixteen Santa Monica College students became the second group to successfully complete the school's Law Pathway Program that prepares traditionally underrepresented students for law school, college officials announced Thursday.
LETTERS -- Cut Staff Before Selling Santa Monica's Assets If the City Manager believes it is appropriate to sell some of the city's most treasured to meet future pension commitments, then he should specify which properties are up for grabs.
