E-cigarette giant Juul Labs gave nearly $100,000 to members of Congress during the first half of 2019 as the company faced the bulk of the blame for a surge
It appears Californians are coming around to the sale and cultivation of marijuana within the state. The Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA) passed in 2015 establishing new regulations
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Santa Monicans for Safe Access (SAMOSA) would like to comment on the news that there will be a proposition on this November’s state ballot which, if passed, would
A new car-sharing service in Santa Monica allows people to drive for free in electric vehicles that are sponsored by advertisers. Simple enough, right?
Maybe.
The City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica is exploring rules for permitting medical marijuana dispensaries within City limits.
Prior to the recent revision to the city's zoning rules, marijuana businesses were prohibited. However,
The City Council has voted to support state legislation to regulate vacation rentals like Airbnb.
Mayor Kevin McKeown, Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Vazquez and Councilmember Gleam Davis asked that Council
David Weber is trapped.
It's a Wednesday evening, and the avid cyclist stops at Performance Bicycle in Santa Monica to pick up a helmet he ordered online. He
Santa Monica policeand code enforcement officers are targeting illegal food vendors this summer in an effort to preserve public health.
Every summer the number of beachgoers rises to new heights,
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Santa Monica has wasted a unique opportunity. Regulating and taxing short-term rentals could generate millions for affordable housing. These short-term rental units will not be available for low-income housing
Several City Council members want to remedy what they perceive as an uneven playing field favoring ride-hailing apps like Lyft and Uber.
Council hosted a study session about the future
A multitude of regulations, ordinances, laws, boards, commissions, etc. define, affect, and impact the work that architects and clients do designing and planning buildings, and public spaces.
A complex web
