April 6, 2026
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One of the trucks that will be picking up resident's hazardous waste as part of pilot program in Santa Monica.

Vehicle Height to be Restricted in Santa Monica:

The Santa Monica City Council unanimously passed at its April 12 meeting an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to restrict the parking (in certain areas) of vehicles more than five feet tall and a resolution […]

City Council Approved Contentious Senior Housing Bond:

Despite opposition from local residents and groups, three planned senior housing projects in the Pico-Euclid neighborhood may receive up to $9 million in tax exempt bonds thanks to the Santa Monica City Council’s unanimous decisioon […]

Santa Monica police survey the scene at the 1200 block of the Santa Monica Beach where two explosive devices were found Friday

Beach All Clear After Bomb Scare:

It appears that tsunamis aren’t the only dangers that can come ashore on Santa Monica Beach. Two explosive objects were found on the beach just north of the Santa Monica Pier Friday afternoon that prompted […]

Downtown Santa Monica as seen looking northwest atop Parking Structure No. 5.

City Discusses Downtown Traffic Improvement:

The Santa Monica City Council extensively discussed improving traffic circulation in the downtown and civic center areas at its April 15 meeting at City Hall, as the elected board brainstormed for about two hours on […]

City Council Returns to Full Agenda:

The Santa Monica City Council is back in action today three weeks after its last public meeting and the Council has a full agenda including 11 matters on the consent calendar. A public hearing is […]