Last week the City Council voted to charge personal trainers who use public parks to get their clients in shape ("Trainers say new fitness fees too high," Oct.
Editor:
Charles Andrews' column about allowing the commercialization of Palisades Park is a welcome antidote to the sad spectacle of City Council members who have no understanding of their
DOWNTOWN — Developer OTO can't build their hotels at Fifth Street and Colorado Avenue unless they agree to pay workers $15.37 an hour, give $1 million for street
CITY HALL — Santa Monica has more high-paid staff attorneys than any municipality in Los Angeles County, according to a recent report.
In 2011, the city was paying 17 legal department
CROSSROADS — Memorial Park Neighborhood planners are looking to spruce up Colorado Boulevard while adhering to the density and height restrictions of the Land Use and Circulation Element, city officials said
Wait a minute. Is it the weekend already?
I know, I know, legions of fervent followers of this Curious City column are probably spinning out of control right now, seeing
Santa Monica is known for being a progressive city, taking the lead on a host of issues, including environmental sustainability and social justice, protecting against the dangers of second-hand smoke
MAIN STREET — A Crossfit gym could be opening in the Edgemar Center in January.
Plans for the oft-criticized franchise were approved by the Planning Commission in June. Edgemar neighbors are
Editor:
In my opinion, there has been a consistent, concerted effort for maybe more than 20 years to distract voters in such a way as to further squeeze the air
PICO BOULEVARD — After a nearly yearlong legal battle, a $1.6 million gift from the Peggy Bergmann estate has been released to the Pico Youth & Family Center.
Amid internal
Santa Monica Councilman Kevin McKeown was named Democrat of the Year by Los Angeles County Democrats for the second time in three years.
McKeown will represent the 50th Assembly District
CITYWIDE — The Santa Monica electorate doesn't want more construction, according to a recent survey paid for by The Huntley Hotel and performed by Lake Research Partners.
A slight
