Newly installed Mayor Lana Negrete spent part of her holiday meeting constituents at the Starbucks across from City Hall. The morning included a performance by Samohi students and visits from other community leaders including Ericka Lesley.
Santa Monica experienced significant developments in business, education, and public safety throughout August, while preparing for future roles in regional transportation and international sports.
Downtown Santa Monica welcomed new leadership
Santa Monica saw improvements in homelessness numbers but faced significant public safety challenges in July, while launching several new initiatives and cultural celebrations.
The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count revealed
Santa Monica grappled with significant business changes and community developments in June, while celebrating diversity and addressing public safety concerns.
Macerich Co. defaulted on the Santa Monica Place mortgage, returning
Santa Monica saw significant developments in education, community initiatives, and local governance during May, with both achievements and challenges marking the month's events.
The UCLA Luskin School of
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Last Week of Cirque du Soleil Kooza, Many Restaurant Parties Including Rustic Canyon, Orla,
April brought significant changes to Santa Monica's business landscape, environmental initiatives, and community developments, while the city addressed housing and social justice concerns.
Former Santa Monica Police Department
March brought significant changes to Santa Monica's business landscape, civic developments, and educational achievements, while the city grappled with public safety concerns and economic challenges.
In a major
Tenant advocates suffered a big defeat this fall when California voters decided against expanding cities’ ability to limit rent increases. But a state law set to take effect Jan. 1
Santa Monica grappled with rising crime rates, severe weather, and various civic developments throughout February, while advancing several community initiatives.
Crime increased for the third consecutive year in 2023, according
The Santa Monica-Malibu School District Board of Education has appointed Dr. Douglas Meza as the new assistant superintendent of human resources, promoting him from his previous role as human resources
