School district collective bargaining units set to discuss contracts
SMMUSD HDQTRS The slumping economy is more than about the mortgage crisis and rising gas and food prices.
As the two
Santa Monica family looking to foster more
DOWNTOWN Kate Kirkpatrick quietly absorbed everything she was hearing, stories of drug addiction, neglect and a possible brain development disorder.
Amid the sound
Businesses complain about impact from construction
DOWNTOWN Something was amiss at Border Grill.
It was lunchtime, but the restaurant wasn’t packed as usual.
“We don’t know if it
More work needed on water quality
DOWNTOWN If the sustainability movement in the city was a high school student, it might want to consider spending a bit more time in
Event raises the call for more open space
DOWNTOWN Like most mornings, Francie Rehwald will go about her daily ritual today, kicking back with the paper and a cup of
City officials want to bring a little clarity to the rules dictating campaign contributions and expenditures. The council ratified an ordinance that adds new language to an existing code about
Festival showcases films from all over the globe
DOWNTOWN It might not share the prestige of Cannes or even Tribeca but the Santa Monica International Film Festival is slowly starting
Updated law will permit flexibility for news racks
CITY HALL In the world of newspaper rack aesthetics, woodgrain panels are about to be so last month.
After hearing concerns from
(Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the second and final reading of ordinances approved by the City Council. Second readings are held without
Sales tax bill sitting on governor’s desk
SACRAMENTO In local public transit advocacy circles, all eyes are on the political battle brewing in the state Capitol over the California
Production to include mix of Broadway hits
SMC Darren Giglio’s first trip out of the United States next month will be like living a dream.
It’s not just
School Board candidate no longer has to run
CITY HALL When voters study their ballots in November, they might notice the absence of one familiar name.
Board of Education member
