Homelessness increased by about 9 percent countywide this year according to the latest results released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
A pilot program to detect blockages in local bus lanes found more than 500 violations during a 45 day test
The $745 million document had received multiple hearings in recent weeks but Council had a last minute opportunity to tinker in the margins.
Santa Monica could be mere months away from a resolution to the multi-year legal fight over how elected leaders are chosen
Council will meet Tuesday to concluded its annual budget cycle with a revised proposal that predicts the city’s financial footing is secure in the short term.
The decision comes as a plan to hire a private security company to patrol Downtown Santa Monica also moves ahead.
The fate of Santa Monica’s election system will finally reach The California Supreme Court today
A contingent of private security guards working in municipal garages has significantly impacted crime and cleanliness concerns in the facilities according to the Santa Monica Police Department
Tenants in rent controlled apartments will see their rents increase by 2.8% or $67 this year, whichever is lower.
Visitors to the Promenade had mixed opinions to a proposal to increase private security guards in the area.
Crime, homelessness and security were prime concerns among residents who attended last week’s Council meeting.
The Santa Monica Pier is expanding its search for revenue following two years of sobering financials.
