Workers' compensation claims are rising and the City should prepare for additional costs according to a report recently presented to the City Council.
Claims from the Big Blue Bus,
Signature gathering in support of an elected city attorney is challenging, but steady, according to supporters of the potential ballot initiative.
Proponents of the City Attorney Accountability Initiative said they
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. April 25, 2016
The best electoral systems give voters a realistic chance to elect candidates who reflect their views. In most industrialized democracies, this is
Local affordable housing units that rely on some kind of federal subsidy are unlikely to convert to market rate in the near future, according to a recent report by City
An independent investigation into the City of Santa Monica's ethical procedures has determined Santa Monica officials experienced “lapses in judgment” in relation to the Elizabeth Riel case and
Planning Commission will hopefully finish their multi-month discussion of the old Post Office site and hear preliminary proposals for a pair of downtown developments at a special meeting this Wednesday.
The Planning Commission will hold a study session at their April 6 meeting to debate the future of parking prices in the Downtown area.
According to the staff report, City
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. April 04, 2016
“In any democracy, when we know what the issues are and we know what the political people are about, if we understand
The drama around this year's presidential election could translate into a rare opportunity for California voters.
For the first time in decades, the results of the California primary
An anonymous phone poll is occurring throughout Santa Monica to gauge support for the Land Use Voter Empowerment (LUVE) Initiative and explore potential alternatives to the measure.
LUVE would limit
With an unusually long gap between scheduled City Council meetings, civic enthusiasts lamenting their suddenly open schedule can look forward to a busy week. No less than six city commissions
Amid intense public scrutiny over the ousting of its executive director, the California Coastal Commission is moving forward with a temporary leader.
The commission named an interim executive director during
