The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is honoring the city of Santa Monica’s Office of Emergency Management along with other area businesses and individuals as “heroes” for their exemplary work in promoting emergency preparedness.
DISTRICT HDQTRS — Arguably the most powerful force in Santa Monica politics announced its support for one of the most controversial topics before the school board — districtwide fundraising.
There was quite a lively and lengthy discussion about Santa Monica City Council election financing during last Tuesday’s council meeting. At issue was a proposed raise of the maximum allowable individual campaign contribution to City Council candidates to $400 from the current $250 and adding an ind
CITY HALL — Within a year, Santa Monicans will begin to notice changes on their city streets. Within five, it’s going to be a whole new ballgame. That’s the promise of the Bicycle Master Plan, a 400-page document that got the Planning Commission’s stamp of approval Wednesday night.
CITY HALL — Saving the Village Trailer Park is going to be an expensive proposition that could jeopardize city services or other capital projects, city officials told the City Council at its meeting Tuesday.
CITY HALL — In October, Santa Monica hosted the world’s largest electric vehicle parade, featuring almost 200 cars running silently down Main Street from City Hall.
CITY HALL — If you’re looking for a little late-night nosh after an evening of carousing at the popular bars on Main Street, you’re going to have to stagger a bit farther than usual.
Steve Richardson is willing to go great lengths to help his PTA raise funds for his students. In October, the principal sacrificed some dignity by dying his hair blue and kissing a pig, much to the delight of the student body at Will Rogers Learning Community.
CITY HALL — A state law governing conflicts of interest for members of public agencies is wreaking havoc on Santa Monica boards and commissions, causing an exodus of architecture and design professionals at a time when new development is pouring into the city.
CITY HALL — In a nod to public opinion, Santa Monica City Council members voted Tuesday to raise the limit on campaign contributions, but by half of what was originally recommended by staff.
SM PIER — City staff is expected to present its recommendations to make significant changes to the management of the Santa Monica Pier and structure of the non-profit organization that helps run it at the Pier Restoration Corporation’s meeting Thursday.
MID-CITY — Nurses at Saint John’s Health Center said Tuesday that administrators there are purposefully delaying contract negotiations so the union formed by nurses in May can be decertified.
