Despite some overwhelming obstacles, including recruiting shortages and pre-pandemic level service restoration, Santa Monica-based Big Blue Bus saw steady gains in ridership, according to the fiscal year 2022-23 performance year-end
The City rolled out its latest tool in its ongoing efforts to deal with mental health issues on Monday morning in front of government officials and gathered press. The new
It was a relatively quiet New Year in the City by the Sea.
The number of emergency calls that the Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) responded to over the New
Following a slightly deeper dive into the issue, Council voted unanimously to authorize the City to enter into agreements with Alabama-based Altec Industries, Watsonville-based National Auto Fleet Group and Folsom
In response to growing concerns over traffic safety following the recent death of a cyclist in the Wilmont neighborhood, Council has begun exploring an increase to the parking facility tax
Santa Monica Airport took its first small step to being transformed into a park of some description on Tuesday night when Council voted 6-0 to enter into an agreement with
With the adoption of recreational cannabis sales, Santa Monica’s only store, Local Cannabis Co. (925 Wilshire), held a grand opening last week. Lines for the first day of recreational sales stretched the length of the block and the store officially joined the business community with a Ribbon Cutting
As January fast approaches we first think of celebrating the New Year, but then we must also think about another event that has unfortunately become an annual occurrence, the Greater
While everyone may be eager to get home for the holidays, the last council meeting of 2023 is actually quite substantial with the Santa Monica Airport, pay bumps for city
In the latest chapter of the story starring Santa Monica’s famed Civic Auditorium, Council voted unanimously to instruct the City to issue a public notice to solicit letters of
In an effort to spur last-minute holiday shopping for local residents and visitors, Santa Monica City Council has extended free parking in downtown public parking structures from 90 minutes to
Councilmembers voted unanimously 7-0 to allow the City to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Cirque du Soleil for a Pier-side installation next Fall. In a discussion that covered
