CITY HALL One of the dirtiest beaches in the state is finally set to get cleaned up. Facing criticism over the lack of completed projects funded under Measure V more than two years after it was approved by voters, City Hall is expected to commence the replacement of the Santa Monica Pier storm drain
CITYWIDE Paper or plastic? Next year you may not have that option as Santa Monica moves closer to a ban on disposable plastic bags. So, to make sure you’re prepared — and don’t end up carrying your groceries in your arms — Heal the Bay and local businesses will be celebrating “A Day Without a Bag” t
DOWNTOWN, LA The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels was buzzing with energy, not in anticipation of a religious service, but for what some would consider a divine discussion on how to financially tackle the area’s transportation shortfall.
The citizens of Santa Monica get to vote for four of seven City Council seats this election. Whoopee! All four incumbents are running. Bobby Shriver is going for a second four-year term.
Dear EarthTalk I’ve followed the trends in “eco-homes” now for many years. Are there equally encouraging things happening in the world of condos? Charlie Anderson Seattle, WA Believe it or not, condominiums may be some of the most environmentally responsible housing out there today, especially since
DOWNTOWN Despite taking on the Federal Aviation Administration earlier this year over a ban on jet aircraft, four City Council incumbents running for reelection did not earn the endorsement from an advocacy organization that’s been one of the airport’s largest critics.
SM BEACH While many people believe the Santa Monica Beach, along with its landmark Ferris wheel, is one of the greatest places on the west coast, now it’s official.
Editor’s note: October is Disabilities Awareness Month in Santa Monica and, as a result, the Daily Press presents a month-long series of articles by members of the Santa Monica Disabilities Commission.
DOWNTOWN CityTV, the government access cable channel for the City of Santa Monica, has announced its “Vote 2008” line-up of Santa Monica election programming for this year’s election.
CITYWIDE Confusion in navigating the local parks and beaches could soon be a thing of the past. City Hall is seeking proposals from designers to develop a new comprehensive signage package that would standardize markers at all 24 parcels of open space, addressing concerns by tourists who found exist
CITY HALL Santa Monica maintains its position as an online leader as its Web site was named a finalist for the “Best of the Web” competition by the Center for Digital Government.
Once again I must take issue with Bill Bauer’s assessment of the Santa Monica Board of Education (“Same old school board?” page 4, Oct. 6) and his second negative reference to John Deasy (apparently, something about Deasy just doesn’t sit well with Mr.