January 24, 2026
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This May Be the Year Prop. 13 Intent is Restored

By Tom Elias Any time traveler revisiting the California of 1978 would have an easy time understanding why Proposition 13 passed so handily that year, lowering property taxes throughout the state to 1 percent of […]

Santa Monica to Host Fair Housing Symposium January 18

The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office is inviting the public to a unique symposium about the past, present and future of civil rights in housing. The free event is on January 18, 2018 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the […]

Santa Monica City Council has started to look at how they want to select and regulate the two medical marijuana collectives that are to be within city limits.

Westside Beat: California goes Green with Cannabis

As of January 1st, the #GoldenState of California became a bit greener as Indica, Sativa, and hybrid cannabis strains became legal for recreational use. Chella is in neighboring West Hollywood to speak with Dina “Dr. […]

Brock On Your Block: The People Concern

Phil Brock learns about the compassionate work of the staff and volunteers of The People Concern who provide hope to the homeless, as he speaks with Executive Director John Maceri.

SMPD Seeks Public’s Help With Burglary

The Santa Monica Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with any information involving a burglary that occurred on December 28th, 2017. Detectives are investigating a commercial burglary of a construction site in the area […]