The city of Santa Monica could streamline the approval process for large housing projects downtown as part of ongoing efforts to fulfill a state mandate for the city to accommodate
The Santa Monica City Council has hired an attorney to review best practices for interactions between council and staff.
The Council authorized hiring an independent advisor to address concerns about
Complaints against Councilwoman Pam O'Connor filed by a local activist organization have been forwarded to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office for review.
The Santa
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
