Santa Monica has big plans for a facelift before the end of the second decade of the twenty-first century, but the city’s businesses, residents, and visitors will have to endure an even bigger headache over […]

On February 4, more than 550 bowlers representing various businesses, social service agencies, and local government will compete in a unique and very special fundraising event: SuperBowl-A-Thon XV. The event, benefiting the Westside Shelter and […]

A citywide ban on single-use plastic bags, unanimously approved by the Santa Monica City Council on Jan. 25 and expected to “stand up in court,” has steered clear of one lawsuit by the group most […]

Condo and apartment dwellers aren’t always sure how to best charge their electric cars. To help inform those who own and who are unsure of how best to charge their electric car, Santa Monica Nissan […]

Mental illness has been in the national news lately as accused perpetrator of the shootings in Arizona, Jared Loughner, is possibly mentally ill. RAND explored the issue of mental illness on Jan. 26 at a […]

In the first annual Development Agreement Compliance Review, the Santa Monica City Council unanimously agreed to find six properties within the city limits to be in compliance with its respective development agreements. However, three developments […]

Santa Monica’s City Council approved the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) update to the City’s General Plan in July 2010 after a six-year process that included extensive community input. On Jan. 25 the council […]