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Santa Monica Hosts Active Aging Group Bike Ride for Older Adults

March 28, 2023 Staff Writer

Event set for Thursday, March 30, to practice safe biking skills and the rules of the road Older adults in...

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City Council Approves Land Use Amendments to Implement Housing Element

March 28, 2023 Staff Writer

Amendments to zoning codes to support affordable housing production and streamline approval process The Santa Monica City Council has taken...

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Changes Coming to Chautauqua and PCH to Address Traffic Congestion

March 28, 2023 Staff Writer

Two changes coming to intersection of Chautauqua and PCH in late April Residents of Pacific Palisades can expect changes to...

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“Hunger Cliff” Looms as CalFresh Benefits Come to an End in Southern California

March 27, 2023 Staff Writer

Local food banks urge community support as Southern Californians face heightened food insecurity Local food banks in Southern California are...

News, Real Estate

Historic Santa Monica House with Rock ‘n’ Roll Past Hits the Market for $22.5M

March 27, 2023 Staff Writer

The Witbeck House, a charming and beautifully preserved 1917 property with a recording studio used by musician Jackson Browne, is...

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Community Corporation of Santa Monica Unveils New Affordable Housing Project in Pico Neighborhood

March 26, 2023 Staff Writer

Brunson Terrace apartments will offer affordable housing and retail space for local businesses Community Corporation of Santa Monica has unveiled...

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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Rejects Extension of Tenant Protections

March 26, 2023 Staff Writer

County Board of Supervisors votes down measure affecting landlords in unincorporated areas. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted...

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Santa Monica Pet Hotel Hosts Puppy-Friendly St. Patty’s Day Party

March 24, 2023 Staff Writer

A new pet hotel in Santa Monica recently hosted a St. Patrick’s Day party for local dogs. Check out all...

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Santa Monica Mountains Largest Ever Restoration Project Nears Completion After 7,000 Hours of Volunteer Work

March 24, 2023 Staff Writer

Final planting event will be held Saturday, March 25 at 9 a.m. for the park’s largest ever restoration project After...

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California Appeals Court Rules Uber and Lyft Can Classify Drivers as Independent Contractors

March 24, 2023 Sam Catanzaro

Proposition 22 exempted ride-share companies from certain labor laws, court rules in favor of the companies By Sam Catanzaro A...

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Film Review – Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre

March 24, 2023 Kathy Whitney Boole

FILM REVIEWOPERATION FORTUNE: Ruse de GuerreRated R114 MinutesReleased March 3rd Now that the season of weighty Oscar contender films is...

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Santa Monica Uses Innovative Water Recycling Facility to Capture and Store Rainwater

March 23, 2023 Staff Writer

City’s Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project reducing reliance on imported water and sets a model for future projects Santa Monica has...

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Shuttered Santa Monica Loews Hotel to Rebrand and Reopen as a Regent Hotel

March 23, 2023 Staff Writer

Hotel’s new operator announces plans for $4 million renovation, including rebranding and upgrading accessibility for guests with disabilities By Dolores...

Crime, News

Three Arrested for Identity Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, and Grand Theft in Santa Monica

March 23, 2023 Staff Writer

Suspects found with over 20 stolen cellphones, credit cards, and identification Three individuals were arrested in Santa Monica for identity...

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Proposal for Improved Communication With Street Vendors Sparks Contentious Debate in City Council Meeting

March 23, 2023 Sam Catanzaro

Councilmembers divided over proposal calling for City Manager to engage in meaningful consultation with authorized vendors regarding sidewalk vending policies...