Santa Monica city officials will consider a comprehensive five-year equity plan and major development changes at Tuesday's City Council meeting, including a $5.5 million agreement with the
The City Council has directed the city attorney to draft new ordinances requiring "right to recall" and labor peace agreements for businesses operating on city-owned properties, including the
Three members of the Santa Monica City Council voted against a new contract with the Santa Monica Police Department at their last meeting citing a controversial salary provision that ties
The Santa Monica Disabilities Commission is examining how artificial intelligence technology could both help and harm people within the community, with commissioners highlighting concerns about algorithmic bias while also exploring
The City Council unanimously approved a motion to conduct a comprehensive study of how the city recognizes and funds neighborhood organizations, potentially reshaping a program that has operated for decades.
The Malibu City Council extended a proposed temporary use permit program designed to help local businesses recover from devastating losses following the 2025 Palisades fire, while adding new restrictions to
Santa Monica's Procurement Division has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement, or AEP Award, from the National Procurement Institute, Inc.
The AEP Award
The Santa Monica Planning Commission is exploring changes to the city's sign code that would give businesses more flexibility to display larger, higher signs as a potential economic
The Santa Monica Planning Commission has unanimously voted to recommend changes to the city's zoning ordinance that would permanently ease restrictions on downtown businesses, including eliminating prohibitions on
The Santa Monica City Council is expected to take a significant step toward converting Santa Monica Airport into a public park after the facility closes in 2029.
Council members will
Three Santa Monica City Council members will introduce a motion to evaluate how the city recognizes and funds community organizations, including neighborhood associations.
Councilmembers Dan Hall, Ellis Raskin and Mayor
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing the Chevron Extra Mile convenience store at 1348 Pico Boulevard to sell beer and wine, despite public opposition citing concerns
