Santa Monica is exploring rules for permitting medical marijuana dispensaries within City limits.
Prior to the recent revision to the city's zoning rules, marijuana businesses were prohibited. However,
Investing in new water conservation practices and technologies has resulted in significant water savings while maintaining public spaces in the City of Santa Monica. City Hall, parks, and other municipal
The Planning Commission will debate two development agreements with NMS properties for new, mixed-used projects in Santa Monica at itsJuly 22 meeting.
Staff members are recommending development agreements for the
A City Council discussion about the future of pier management took a detour on July 14 when two residents took to the microphone to criticize the Twilight Concert Series.
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Rick Cole, Santa Monica's new city manager, has suggested that despite the vigorous and sometimes acrimonious political debate in our city, residents may actually share common ground on
Lobbyists will eventually have to register with City Hall, but exactly who is a lobbyist, what lobbying is and who is responsible for reporting violations remain unclear.
The City Councilheard
We would like to wish Rick Cole a warm welcome to Santa Monica as our new City Manager. His lifelong career in public policy and civic engagement will be a
The dealings of the city government and the local school district overlap on a regular basis.
Teachers often request grant money from the City of Santa Monica for special trips,
At its July 14 meeting, the City Council will take on several controversial issues and few housekeeping items.
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The council will hear the first reading of proposed rules to
Congratulations are in order to state Sen.Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) and Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), who co-sponsored SB 277 which requires that California school children must be vaccinated against
Santa Monica has had the distinction of being recognized as one of the most "progressive" cities in the nation. It began in 1979 when residents coalesced around a
