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Santa Monica Council Rejects Consolidation of Disabilities Commission
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-2 to maintain the Disabilities Commission as a standalone body, rejecting a staff recommendation...READ
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‘Prisoner housing’ is on the table for Ocean Ave. as officials reject proposed sale of affordable housing buildings to developer
Another chapter in the confusing and convoluted Saga
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Darrick Jacob sworn in as new Police Chief
City Manager Oliver Chi appointed Darrick Jacob as Santa Monica's police chief...READ
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JSX celebrates launch of Santa Monica Airport service
JSX, the Dallas-based public charter air carrier, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this week at Santa Monica Airport to mark
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Santa Monica Pier to Host First Drive-In Movie Night
The Santa Monica Pier will host its first drive-in movie experience on January 15, featuring..READ
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City Hall scrambles to fix housing votes as new questions emerge over councilmember conflicts
Officials are racing to ratify a series of housing-related votes from 2025 after state
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Volunteers wanted for annual homeless count
LAHSA is recruiting volunteers for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, scheduled for January 20-22....READ
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One Year Later, the Palisades Gathered — To Remember, To Reckon, and To Rebuild
One year after the Palisades Fire, the community gathered at the American Legion hall to
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Investors snap up fire zone properties and housing recovery struggles
Nearly one year after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, investors are purchasing about 40% of properties in
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Los Angeles community marks fire anniversary with resilience, anger and remembrance
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 17,000 structures across
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Malibu to Mark One Year Since Devastating Palisades Fire
Malibu will host a community commemoration on January 7 marking one year since the devastating Palisades Fire that claimed