10-year-old to test mettle in day-long grammar contest
OCEAN PARK — Although she’s blind, 10-year-old Kyra Sweeney has managed to achieve what many adults dream
Ruling puts onus back on landlords
Forced to make a decision or lose jurisdiction over the case, a state appellate court on Thursday agreed to consider again a lawsuit over
Securing smoking sections on pier no laughing matter
CITY HALL — Smoking areas on the 1,600-foot-long Santa Monica Pier will measure 5 feet by 15 feet, be striped
Lawyers for victims say they should have had the 914-page law enforcement document six months ago
SM COURTHOUSE — Victims of the July 16 Farmer’s Market crash deserve access
It might partner with Santa Monica College on controversial measure
CITY HALL — Despite deep-seeded reservations and an often tumultuous relationship, elected leaders here agreed Tuesday evening to consider partnering
Pretty fly for elected guys: Officials take off
(Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series on City Hall’s travel expenses. The second article
New board to take control of Pico center in September
CITY HALL — A muddled controversy surrounding the Pico Youth & Family Center appears to have passed, with officials agreeing to
SM PIER — Local and state officials gathered here Friday in support of a new bill that proposes banning smoking on every public beach in California.
Riding the crest of a
Health officials demand that SM poison ground squirrels; Council begs to differ
CITY HALL — A contentious dispute over whether Santa Monica’s ground squirrels should be poisoned to prevent outbreaks
Symphony funding saved in 60th anniversary year
Elected leaders passed a $377 million budget Tuesday night, finding extra dollars at the last minute for a domestic violence program, the local
Council backs implementation of $11.50 base wage for government workers
CITY HALL — The living wage is back. In a divisive 4-3 vote, the City Council on Tuesday agreed
