New director looks to close achievement gap
SMMUSD HDQTRS. — Looking for experience, stability and strong leadership skills at the highest levels of the school district, elected officials drafted one of
Immunity defense draws ire
DOWNTOWN — A single sheet of paper was all a Santa Monica judge needed to clear City Hall of any liability in a deadly car accident nearly
HUD’s rates don’t cut it in Santa Monica
CITYWIDE — Landlords who offer apartments at a discount to low-income tenants under Section 8 and other subsidized housing programs
City Hall braces for appeal
SM COURTHOUSE — A Santa Monica Superior Court judge ruled late Monday that City Hall cannot be held liable in civil lawsuits levied by more than
Community court to handle quality of life
CITY HALL — Adding another weapon in its fight to end homelessness, City Hall will create a community court in which the down-and-
Douridas denies any wrongdoing
LAX COURTHOUSE — Local radio show host and Grammy Award-nominated film consultant Chris Douridas pleaded not guilty Friday to felony cocaine possession, a charge that could
Teenagers toil: No work and no pay makes Johnny a dull boy
VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK — While they could have been cruising the promenade or relaxing at the beach, Sasha Tirado
MAIN STREET — Visitors to the Farmers’ Market this Sunday are being asked to park at nearby lots to help ease traffic and parking congestion under a new, summer pilot program
What was once lost will soon be found
DOWNTOWN — An investigation by City Hall has found that off-street parking in downtown is not as accessible as it could be,
Early-morning public comment session too early for some
CITYWIDE — Keith Hagaman was planning to build eight townhouses north of Wilshire Boulevard, but ever since the City Council approved new
In wake of lawsuit
PCH — While confident they have complied with laws regulating development along the coast, city officials wouldn’t say on Monday whether or not they will move
COMMUNITY PROFILES IS A WEEKLY SERIES THAT APPEARS EACH MONDAY AND DELVES INTO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN SANTA MONICA. Maneuvering for a bigger office
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