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Ottinger Architects
Tishman Speyer redesigns downtown Santa Monica residential developments
The developer is swapping single-occupancy micro-units for a 110-unit market-rate building and a separate 100 percent affordable housing complex on 5th Street. Tishman Speyer is shifting strategies for its Downtown Santa Monica development pipeline, ditching […]
Office of Karen Bass
ProcureLA Program Awards $45M in Contracts to LA Small Businesses
More than 100 businesses have enrolled in the program, with outreach reaching over 3,000 companies. A city initiative designed to help small and local businesses compete for contracts has secured more than $45 million in […]
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 […]
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. Its products, including the best-selling chocolate caramel cake. Sweet Laurel, the popular gluten-free, grain-free and […]
County Awards Final Round of Resiliency Fund for Businesses Affected by ICE
The fund was established last fall in response to reported revenue declines, workforce disruptions and reduced customer traffic tied to immigration enforcement. Los Angeles County has distributed the final round of its Small Business Resiliency […]
Heal the Bay
Santa Monica Pier ranked California’s second most polluted beach in 2026 Heal the Bay report
Increased storm runoff and urban infrastructure failures drive down water safety grades. Chronic bacterial pollution has landed the Santa Monica Pier in the number two spot on California’s annual “Beach Bummers” list, anchoring a statewide […]
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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