July 18, 2026
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Fences, Hedges, and Walls, Oh My:

After a two-year delay, the 28 residents with hedge problems will finally have the chance to get their appeals heard later this year. City Planner Tony Kim told the Planning Commission they would begin working […]

Commission Finds Potential Landmarks on Demo List:

A Spanish Revival house at 733 19th Street may become a landmark, as the Landmarks Commission culled it from the monthly list of proposed demolitions to nominate it for designation. The single-family residence was the […]

Reinventing Downtown SM:

The City of Santa Monica is considering a new way to manage Downtown Santa Monica so its businesses can be more competitive with others in the region. It is hoped the proposed change can help […]

Treesavers Sit-In Leads to Dialogue With Bloom:

The idea of the March 5 sit-in at the lobby of Santa Monica City Hall, according to Treesavers organizer Jerry Rubin, was “Tree Dialogue Not Tree Destruction.” The hoped-for dialogue between Treesavers and the City […]

Update: Trees Protected By Court Again:

On March 7, Treesavers attorney Tom Nitti obtained a new court order that would delay destruction and removal of any of the ficus trees on 2nd and 4th Streets. The order, issued by the Court […]

New Talent Should Boost Samohi Baseball:

Several players are about ready to join the Santa Monica High baseball team, and the influx of talent will give new head coach Rob Duron flexibility in deciding upon his lineups.  Alex Kovacs and Charlie […]

SMC Women Reach Playoffs:

The Santa Monica College women’s basketball team earned a berth in the Southern California post-season tournament, but like the SMC men, were eliminated in the first round.  The SMC women, playing at home, lost to […]

New Baseball Coach Begins at Palisades:

A new era has begun in the baseball program at Palisades High.  After winning the Western League four straight years, the Dolphins became involved in a highly controversial ending to their 2007 season when their […]