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City Of Santa Monica Backs Potential Ellis Act Reform:

A city known for its favorable rent control practices hopes to be included in legislative reform making it tougher for property owners in Santa Monica and across the State to evict rent-controlled tenants in order […]

Obituary: Shirley Temple Black Passes Away At 85:

Former child star Shirley Temple, who was born in Santa Monica, passed away Monday, Feb. 10 in her Northern California home. She was 85. Later known as Shirley Temple Black when she married Charles Aiden […]

Assemblymember Richard Bloom represents Santa Monica in the state's 50th District.

Assemblymember Richard Bloom Seeks Ban On Plastic Microbeads:

Assemblymember Richard Bloom (Dem-Santa Monica) has introduced legislation, AB 1699, to ban the sale of personal care products that contain mirco-plastic particle abrasives, commonly referred to as “microbeads,” that are found in products such as […]