Officials see city’s change as a good thing
CITY HALL — Over here, it’s out with the old and in with the new.
After serving three years as Santa
Voters have some homework before Nov. 7
In an attempt to simplify and clarify a voter-approved initiative prohibiting kickbacks to elected officials in exchange for votes, the council chose
The council reluctantly placed this measure on the ballot earlier this week, forced to do so under California elections code because supporters — Santa Monicans For Sensible Marijuana Policy — were successful
Seats up for grabs
CITY HALL — And then there were 12.
Out of the starting gates, 23 City Council hopefuls pulled nomination papers last month to qualify for the Nov.
Voters likely to have their work cut out
CITY HALL — When voters hit the ballot booths on Nov. 7, not only will they be confronted with the tasks of selecting
Move over all you other free concert series, there’s a new kid in town. The Cultural Affairs Division presents Jazz on the Lawn, a series of three free concerts
New face, old place REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK, from page 1
CITY HALL — Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Santa Monica. Happy birthday to you.
For
Return of boating to city landmark is an idea being floated
CITY HALL — Citing a need to keep the Santa Monica Pier a competitive tourist destination in the region, as
The City Council unanimously approved one of the state’s most stringent laws requiring developers to accommodate residents with special physical needs.
The ordinance approved last week requires developers to
Council set to debate initiative that aims to clarify campaign contribution law
CITY HALL — After five years of legal wrangling, a law aimed at curbing campaign contributions is being called
Pier strengthening effort should help with emergencies
(Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica City
OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL — Nearly 200 members of Santa Monica’s ruling political party packed the auditorium here Sunday to select their crop of candidates for the municipal election in November.