Firing an employee is usually the end of an employment saga, but in Santa Monica, it's just the beginning.
The case of Elizabeth Riel, a Santa Monica resident
Court documents from a recent lawsuit appear to confirm the longstanding belief that Elizabeth Riel was fired due to her past political activities.
Riel was offered the position of Communications
Following a special weekend meeting to set priorities, the Santa Monica City Council resumes regular meetings tonight with a diverse set of agenda items.
The Aug. 25 meeting is a
Santa Monica's ongoing conflicts with regulators over the Santa Monica Airport hit yet another speed bump last week when the Federal Aviation Administration issued an unexplained delay to
City Manager Rick Cole wants to see Downtown Santa Monica evolve towards a cultural and arts destination, while preserving the economic foundation that has driven development of the area.
Cole
Three residents have filed a civil suit against former City Manager Rod Gould alleging his current employment by Management Partners, Inc. is a violation of Santa Monica's anti-corruption
The wheels are in motion to bring Santa Monica's minimum wage in line with neighboring Los Angeles with outreach forums to provide information about the subject and an
The City of Santa Monica recently reported a drop in municipal water use of 52 percent, but some Santa Monica apartment owners say city policies are making it difficult to
As the City of Santa Monica considers a local minimum wage ordinance, local businesses are starting to engage with the city, and each other, in preparation for a wage hike.
Santa Monica will be home to four Whole Foods stores by the end of next year.
The company has announced several new stores as part of their "value-oriented 365
City council adopted new transportation rules at their July 28 meeting that cover upcoming bike and car sharing systems.
Francie Stefan, manager of Strategic & Transportation Planning for the City