Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduced the Right to Human Customer Service Act requiring large California businesses to provide human customer service within five minutes. The bill aims to end situations where consumers are trapped in automated systems.
Applications are now open for cannabis retailers in Santa Monica with a first-come, first-served process. The program includes a social equity component and a 4% cannabis business tax that was approved by 66% of Santa Monica voters in 2022.
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Student Involved in Low-Speed Collision with Waymo Autonomous
A student was involved in a low-speed collision with an autonomous vehicle near Grant Elementary School on last week, though no injuries were reported, according to Santa Monica police.
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The Santa Monica City Council voted 6-1 to adopt new worker recall and retention protections for hospitality businesses on the city-owned pier, requiring employers to rehire laid-off workers and retain existing staff for 90 days after ownership changes.
Spry Fitness, a new appointment-only gym at 2222 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, offers personalized training in a non-intimidating environment. Owner Evan Spry, a former history teacher and local resident, designed the studio to welcome clients ages 12 to 80+.
Twenty years after officials recommended phasing out methyl bromide, the toxic pesticide remains widespread in California. New UCLA research shows some communities face exposure nearly double state safety recommendations, with port areas like Long Beach at highest risk.
City alleges systematic conversion of rent-controlled units to Airbnb rentals violated municipal housing law
The city of Santa Monica has filed a lawsuit against a family of landlords who control
Several Santa Monica businesses earned recognition for their environmental leadership at the Green Business Certification Awards held January 16th at the Santa Monica Family YMCA, celebrating their commitment to sustainable practices and rigorous environmental standards.
A Los Angeles woman shares how the Downtown Women's Center Trauma Recovery Center helped her overcome decades of trauma and homelessness. Now, Proposition 36 threatens funding for these vital programs across California.
The Gesualdo Six, an acclaimed British vocal ensemble, will perform Renaissance music from influential European queens at St. Matthew's Church in Pacific Palisades on February 6, 2026, marking the venue's first concert since the 2025 fires.
Santa Monica College will hold a Valentine's Glass Sale on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 8am-2pm at Virginia Avenue Park. The fundraiser will feature handcrafted hearts, jewelry, vases and other artworks created by SMC glass artists to benefit the college's Art Department.
