Amazonian leaders and their supporters protested Occidental Petroleum’s annual shareholders meeting at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Friday, May 2, over charges that the oil company dumped nine billion barrels of toxic wastewater into virgin tropical rainforest.
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Santa Monica, Coastal Commission Sign Agreement to Complete Local Coastal Program
The Local Coastal Program will give the city greater decision-making authority over coastal development projects — including temporary events, commercial tenant improvements, and outdoor dining. Santa Monica and the California Coastal Commission have entered into […]
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SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 2.
Last week’s Part 1 covered the deadlock: thirty-three years of Santa Monica failing to get its Local Coastal Program certified, and a bill designed to bypass that process entirely. The housing provisions deserve their own […]
Santa Monica Launches Restorative Justice Program to Address Historical Harms
The initiative follows a mediated settlement in the Silas White case that included a $350,000 payment, creation of a library exhibit, designation of “Silas White Day,” and street renaming. The Santa Monica City Council has […]
Goats! Photo Credit: Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA).
Goats and sheep are being deployed to Malibu hillsides for wildfire prevention initiative
500-animal herd is clearing 70 acres of brush to establish crucial defensible space. Hundreds of goats and sheep have been deployed to the rugged hillsides of Malibu’s Big Rock neighborhood as part of a coordinated […]
Jonah Hill Malibu Colony Road Estate Exterior. Photo Credit: Nicholas Property Group.
Actor and producer Jonah Hill’s former gated Malibu retreat returns to the market
The updated contemporary home features a private beach key and a rooftop deck. Jonah Hill’s former Malibu Colony residence has returned to the market with a $13.25 million price tag following a recent deed-in-lieu of […]
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Road Repairs, Tree Removal Continue on Warren Avenue in Mar Vista
A petition last year urged officials to repair Warren Avenue and nearby Moore Street while saving the trees, citing their environmental and community benefits. Work is continuing on a roadway repair and tree removal project […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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