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Rent Control Board reminds landlords who evict tenants with the Ellis Act that they have to go out of business

The Rent Control Board wants landlords who evict tenants to actually leave the rental market when they use a state law to remove renters from rent controlled properties

By Matthew Hall

/ 13 Sep 2023

Los Angeles sports squads active in September

World Cup woes abound as Sofi World Cup final hopes dashed Soccer fans in Los Angeles were ecstatic with the potential of the 2026 World Cup final being played at

By Thomas Leffler

/ 13 Sep 2023

Los Angeles sports squads active in September

Letter: time to rebrand

I was happy to read this piece (https://smdp.com/2023/09/11/santa-monica-set-to-establish-itself-on-the-worlds-sporting-stage) about our city’s preparations for

By Guest Author

/ 13 Sep 2023

Federal Prosecutor Jeff Chemerinsky Announces his Candidacy for LA County District Attorney

Federal prosecutor Jeff Chemerinsky announced his candidacy to be the next LA County District Attorney in the March 5, 2024 election. Chemerinsky’s campaign said he brings a successful track

By Guest Author

/ 13 Sep 2023

Wednesday September 13, 2023

By Frankie Cerda

/ 13 Sep 2023

To sweep homeless camps, California cities say they offer shelter. What that really means is up for debate

Cities in the West can’t legally clear homeless camps unless they can provide adequate alternative shelter to the camp residents. But what, precisely, constitutes “adequate shelter?” Is it one

By Editor

/ 12 Sep 2023

To sweep homeless camps, California cities say they offer shelter. What that really means is up for debate

Tuesday September 12, 2023

By Frankie Cerda

/ 12 Sep 2023

Malibu officials try for last minute redesign of Malibu High

Two Malibu planning commissioners last week argued that the new Malibu High School building should be downsized and not built as the community has designed.

By Guest Author

/ 12 Sep 2023

Billboards could be arriving at the Santa Monica Place mall

Santa Monica Place mall management company Macerich will discuss “price and terms of payment for billboard license”

By Scott Snowden

/ 12 Sep 2023

Billboards could be arriving at the Santa Monica Place mall

Pacific Bliss: Runners build a healthier world at the 18th Volvo Santa Monica Classic

Gabrielle Rinne won the Santa Monica Classic 5K in 18 minutes, 19 seconds – 16 seconds ahead of another Los Angeles runner, Sadie Encinas.

By Guest Author

/ 12 Sep 2023

Pacific Bliss: Runners build a healthier world at the 18th Volvo Santa Monica Classic

Main Street releases the hounds

Furry friends of all shapes and sizes put on their happy faces Saturday, as the day went to the dogs in Santa Monica

By Thomas Leffler

/ 12 Sep 2023

Last-minute deal: Wage hike for fast food workers, no ballot measure in 2024

A two-year battle between labor groups and fast food giants is culminating in a last-minute deal that would give workers a $20 minimum wage starting next April

By Cal Matters

/ 12 Sep 2023

Last-minute deal: Wage hike for fast food workers, no ballot measure in 2024