A new poll from Santa Monica shows 67% of voters support keeping the city's airport open in some capacity, challenging the city's plans to close the facility in 2028 and convert it to parkland. Only 25% favor complete closure.
Santa Monica City Council will consider a proposal to enter a civic float in the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade, showcasing the city's renewal to more than 28 million viewers. The community-powered model would rely on private sponsorships rather than city funds.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week directing federal agencies to assume permitting authority for rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed in last year's Los Angeles wildfires,
Santa Monica City Council will vote Tuesday on adopting the 2025 Parks Vision Plan targeting 5 acres per 1,000 residents, the $73-86M Memorial Park expansion, and establishing a groundbreaking $3.5 million restorative justice program.
Santa Monica City Council will vote Tuesday on an ordinance requiring hotels on city-owned property and Pier hospitality businesses to recall laid-off workers and retain employees during ownership changes, addressing potential job security concerns ahead of major international events.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion reaffirming climate commitments as President Trump withdraws from 66 international agreements. Supervisor Horvath's motion ensures the county will continue policies protecting 10 million residents.
Santa Monica has completed its latest downtown improvements, including 300 California native plants at the 4th/5th Street off-ramp, clearing the 20th Street off-ramp, and sidewalk repairs near Broadway and 6th Street, part of a $60M renewal plan.
Los Angeles County and City have launched a $2.8 million program providing over 280 free, health-code-compliant food carts to eligible sidewalk vendors, helping them meet new legal requirements while reducing financial barriers to formalization.
Tens of thousands nationwide joined the 'Free America Walkout' across all 50 states protesting Trump administration policies on his inauguration anniversary, with significant participation across California including local demonstrations in Venice.
Santa Monica’s 2026 election season has officially begun with the filing of two competing citizen-initiated ballot measures and a potential third up for discussion by City Council on Tuesday.
State Senator Ben Allen has introduced legislation to create a state-backed, low-interest loan program for wildfire safety upgrades. SB 894 aims to make home hardening more affordable for California homeowners following devastating Los Angeles fires.
Santa Monica has expanded Fairview and Ocean Park branch libraries from self-service to full-service operations three days weekly, restoring librarian staffing and programming as part of the city's $60 million Realignment Plan approved last year.
