A controversial housing law that would have densified single-family, residential neighborhoods has been ruled unconstitutional and unenforceable for some cities including Santa Monica.
SB9, or the California Housing Opportunity and
Thanks to a recent blockbuster US Supreme Court ruling on excessive and often arbitrary local fees, reform may be on the way that could help ease California’s worsening housing
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom reiterated one of his favorite complaints — that local government officials aren’t doing enough to reduce California’s scourge of homelessness.
While renewing the annual
As I walked out of my third grade classroom on Oct. 23, 2015, I was immediately hit with a potent, suffocating smell. I instantly recognized it: gasoline. Less than a
Legendary Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) diner, Patrick’s Roadhouse has closed and current owner, Anthony Fischler, is attempting to renegotiate a new, long-term lease with the building’s landlord. However,
On April 21, Michael’s Santa Monica at 1147 3rd St. reached its 45th anniversary milestone with a celebratory party giving back to a worthy cause, that being the organization
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) has announced its high ranking in the 2024 Best School Districts in California by national academic ranking service, Niche.
SMMUSD is ranked sixth
Each year, Santa Monica Breakfast Club hosts their Mad Hatter Tea Party, a local tradition that brings together some of the most extraordinary people in the city. The event raises
The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness on Monday as it considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has been busy lately, or so it would seem from the never-ending stream of press releases from the Department of Justice.
If he’s not
