SMDP (Page 574)

Statewide expansion of rent control qualifies for 2024 ballot

California voters to vote on Justice for Renters Act, aiming to repeal Costa-Hawkins and expand rent control regulations statewide.

By Matthew Hall

/ 31 Jul 2023

Statewide expansion of rent control qualifies for 2024 ballot

Former Track Star Turned Carpet Cleaner Sprints to Success with Eco-Friendly Approach

Reggie Wyatt, former track athlete, now owns EasiClean, a successful eco-friendly carpet cleaning business in Venice, expanding to other areas.

By Guest Author

/ 31 Jul 2023

Former Track Star Turned Carpet Cleaner Sprints to Success with Eco-Friendly Approach

When culture wars rip through California school boards, should the state intervene?

Conflicts between state officials and school boards over LGBTQ issues escalate, spotlighting tensions on local school decision-making.

By Cal Matters

/ 29 Jul 2023

Saturday-Sunday July 29-30, 2023

By Frankie Cerda

/ 29 Jul 2023

Curtain may fall on 50-year music business

The Santa Monica Music Center, a historic family-owned music store, faces closure due to losses from theft and lack of support.

By Matthew Hall

/ 29 Jul 2023

10th time’s a charm for Planning Commission appointments

Santa Monica Council’s appointing woes led to multiple rounds of voting, filling most positions but leaving some vacant.

By Matthew Hall

/ 29 Jul 2023

10th time’s a charm for Planning Commission appointments

Pop-up Ninja Turtle experience sells out on the Promenade

In light of the new Mutant Ninja Turtle coming to theaters on Aug. 2, a free Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (TMNT) pop-up experience has been installed on the Promenade

By Guest Author

/ 29 Jul 2023

Increase in Los Angeles homeless population overshadows gains under Karen Bass

Los Angeles faces mixed results in addressing homelessness, with Mayor Bass making progress, but external factors pose challenges.

By Cal Matters

/ 28 Jul 2023

Concerns persist over how private security company will handle the homeless

During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, all seven councilmembers voted to approve the proposal from the Downtown Santa Monica Inc. (DTSM) board to hire a private security company to provide

By Scott Snowden

/ 28 Jul 2023