City Council spending money to make money
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series that tracks the city’s expenditures appearing on upcoming Santa Monica City
Pssst, do you want to sign a marijuana petition? Santa Monicans have been asked that question in recent weeks, as the Santa Monicans for Sensible Marijuana Policy is gathering signatures
‘Band-Aid’ planning draws mixed reviews
CITY HALL — The hunt to fill one of the city’s most high-profile, and at times, controversial jobs kicks into high gear today
Gang green spreads
CITYWIDE — A group of Santa Monicans wants to make it easier for adults to smoke marijuana in their own homes without fear of being arrested.
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Army land sale has officials up in arms
CITY HALL — Officials here are outraged over the Army’s attempt to auction off 10 acres of prime real estate in West
A reluctant Council approves trash hikes
Those trash bags may feel a bit heavier this summer, as the City Council earlier this week voted to increase all trash collection rates
DRIVE TIME In the third payment approved Tuesday, City Hall has agreed to help build a private driveway for a residence at 161 Ocean Park Boulevard, City Attorney Marsha Moutrie
CITY HALL — The City Council has agreed to pay $175,000 for medical expenses and other damages incurred in two separate accidents involving passengers on its Big Blue Buses.
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Time spent on the top three issues facing Santa Monicans, based on city surveys: Homelessness: 45 minutes Traffic: 0 minutes Parking: 0 minutes Public Comments: 1 hour and 6 minutes
“There are apparently lots of important issues like hedges, property lines and fences, that I had no idea people were so concerned about.” Madeline Moore, a senior at Santa Monica
The following is a summation of what went on in the Santa Monica City Council chambers during the council’s meeting April 25, including a timeline, notable public comments and
20,000 reads under the sea Homeless programs put to test
CITY HALL — After nearly 20 years of providing services to the homeless, City Hall has agreed to pay an
