Montana Avenue 'Bomber Robber" Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison March 27, 2019 -- A man whose escaped through a North of Montana neighborhood after threatening to blow up a jewelry store during a botched robbery was sentenced to two years in state prison Monday.
Hotel Housekeepers to Rally at City Hall Tonight
March 26, 2019 -- Saying they are tired of waiting, the local hotel workers union will hold a rally Tuesday night to pressure the City Council to pass a “Hotel Housekeepers’ Bill of Rights.”
OPINION -- Local 11's Empty Attempt to Stand With Women Against Abuse March
26, 2019 -- Tonight, Unite Here Local 11 will rally to urge the City Council to pass So-called “Housekeeper Bill of Rights,” but it would be wise to remember the suspicious origin of this ordinance, says the Center for Union Facts.
OPINION -- Supporting our Hotel Workers is a Winning Strategy for Everyone March 26, 2019 -- Tourism has funded some of the finest community services in the country, hotel companies have earned healthy profits, but the workers have had to fight for every improvement they have enjoyed, writes a member of Clergy and Laity United.
Santa Monica Set to Ban Market Rate 'Micro Units' March 22, 2018 -- The City Council could put an immediate halt next week to a sudden flood of market-rate “micro units” proposed for Downtown Santa Monica under a loophole in the City's zoning laws.
Black Composers Featured at Santa Monica Concert Saturday March 22, 2019 -- Black composers who worked in the classical idiom will be the focus of the Jacaranda program "…dream in color" this Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Homeless Count Shows Slight Increase March 21, 2019 -- The total number of homeless persons living in Santa Monica increased from 957 in 2018 to 985 this year, but significantly fewer "unsheltered" persons were living Downtown, according to the the results of the 2019 homeless count released by the City Thursday.
OPINION -- Santa Monica's PEN Blazed a Digital Trail
March 21, 2019 -- Those of us who were privileged to enjoy PEN in its heyday have probably never since found an online community that was so engaging and so local, writes Councilmember Kevin McKeown.
Santa Monica Police Bust Two Suspected Drug Dealers March 20, 2019 -- Santa Monica Police recovered more than $50,000 in narcotics during a drug bust Tuesday at a residence in the 1400 block of 11th Street.
Santa Monica Senator Appointed to State Film Commission March 19, 2019 -- Santa Monica State Senator Ben Allen has been named to the California Film Commission, a 21-member appointed board that runs a $1.6 billion tax incentive program to lure film and television production to California.
EXTRAE-Scooter Rider Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Santa Monica March 18, 2019 -- A man riding a scooter was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Ocean Park Friday night, marking the first traffic fatality in Santa Monica since 2017 and the city's first involving a scooter.
Slew of State Housing Bills Will Make Little Dent in Santa Monica March 15, 2019 -- A series of housing bills introduced in the State Assembly Thursday will likely have little impact on Santa Monica's skyrocketing rental market, although one of them could pave the way for a local voter initiative.
Santa Monica Review Launches Spring Issue with Literary Party March 15, 2019 -- Works in a wide range of genres will be featured in the upcoming issue of Santa Monica Review, the only nationally distributed literary magazine published by a U.S. community college.
Santa Monica Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday
March 14, 2019 -- The prescription drug a driver is taking may be legal, but driving impaired under its influence can result in a DUI, police are reminding Santa Monica motorists this week.
EXTRAAppeals Court Affirms Santa Monica's Right to Regulate Online Homesharing Platforms March 13, 2019 -- In a ruling City officials called "a big win," a California Appeals Court on Wednesday affirmed Santa Monica's right to penalize online platforms for booking short-term rentals of properties not licensed under the city's strict home-sharing law.
Attorney Who Filed Complaint Against City, PAL Has Won High Profile Cases March 13, 2019 -- The attorney respresenting the plaintiffs in a sex abuse case against the City of Santa Monica and the Police Activities League (PAL) has a record of winning high profile cases against public institutions.
Six of Uller's Alleged Sex Abuse Victims File Claim Against City, PAL March 13, 2019 -- Six alleged victims of former City employee Eric Uller filed a claim Monday against the City and the Police Activities League (PAL) claiming they failed to protect them as children from sexual abuse.
County Supervisors Tout Santa Monica's Wage Law Enforcement March 12, 2019 -- The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday recognized Santa Monica for its successful efforts to enforce its minimum wage law by collecting more than $43,000 in back wages for 75 local employees.
Santa Monica Prepares for Marathon Crowds March 12, 2019 -- On Sunday, March 24, Santa Monica will once again be the finish line for the Los Angeles Marathon and that means a boon for local businesses and, for residents, finding different ways of getting around town.
Council Approves $525,000 for City Hall Annex "Light Paintings"
March 8, 2019 -- When Santa Monica's cutting-edge City Services Building opens early next year, it will feature a series of nature-inspired "paintings" composed of light, after the City Council on Tuesday approved a $525,000 contract with Los Angeles-based artist Susan Narduli.
Santa Monica Seeks Input on Future of Parks March 8, 2019 -- Santa Monica residents have a chance weigh in on the future of the city's public parks at a Community Open House Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Tongva Park across from City Hall.
Photo Exhibit Exhibit Captures Santa Monica's Past March 8, 2019 -- The work of seven photographers who captured Santa Monica's past in memorable images will be the subject of an exhibit at the Santa Monica Public Library that kicks off Saturday.
EXTRACoastal Commission Approves Civic Center Playing Field March 7, 2019 -- After a struggle that began with a request a quarter century ago and gained momentum a dozen years later, Santa Monica residents will finally get a Civic Center sports field a quarter mile from the beach.
Santa Monica Wins Three Homesharing Cases March 7, 2019 -- Three defendants were convicted Tuesday of violating Santa Monica's homesharing ordinance, marking the third such court victory for the City in the past three weeks, resulting in a total of 29 rental units being returned to the market.
LETTERS -- Districts Give All Voters a Voice March 7, 2019 -- I felt lower than a gopher’s ears when I read Former Mayor Paul Rosenstein's letter to the editor in the Lookout that distorts the facts in the voting rights case so much.
Preparing for a Moon Landing at the SMC Planetarium March 5, 2019 -- Who are Jim McDivitt, Dave Scott and Rusty Schweickart? Though few may remember their names, the three astronauts helped pave the way for the first manned lunar landing.
Council Hopes to Boost Bike Share Sponsorship as Program Falters March 4, 2019 -- As it struggles to keep the Breeze Bike Share program from falling further in the red, the City Council Tuesday is expected to extend a commission-based agreement with the company that secured the program's sponsorship with Hulu.
Santa Monica Airport Key Destination for New Commuter Service March 1, 2019 -- FLOAT (FLy Over All Traffic) -- a new air shuttle service that promises to whisk commuters across the Southern California region -- views Santa Monica as a key destination, company officials said.
Schoenberg's Compositions to Get Piano Treatment at Santa Monica Library March 11, 2019 -- The atonal music of Arnold Schoenberg -- which changed the course of classical composition and worked its way into suspense movie soundtracks -- will be performed this month at the Santa Monica Public Library.
LETTERS -- It's Time to Break SMRR's Iron Grip March 1, 2019 -- Throughout history, power has never been given away, it's always been taken, writes former Rent Board Commissioner Robert Kronovet.
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