Movie Rentals That Summon The Spirit:
What better way to spend time with your family this holiday season than by hitting the local video store to rent a few Christmas classics? And what better place to get all your rental needs […]
Armenian-American Cab Drivers Sue Santa Monica: Group alleges violation of constitutional rights over franchise application rejection
For an updated version of this story, click HERE. An association that counts more than 300 cab drivers of Armenian descent among its members has filed a lawsuit against the city of Santa Monica on […]
Police Close California Incline in Santa Monica:
Santa Monica Police will be closing down the California Incline this evening due to weather. Along with the rest of Southern California, Santa Monica has recently experienced a week long deluge of rain with the […]
Santa Monica Sells Pacific Park:
The sale of Santa Monica Pier’s Pacific Park to CNL Income Partners, LP for $34 million was approved unanimously by Santa Monica’s City Council on Dec. 14. Terms of the sale provide for Santa Monica […]
Santa Monica Lifts Ban On Backyard Beekeeping:
The Council voted unanimously on December 14 to amend the city’s municipal code to allow backyard beekeeping on single-family residential properties. Now, up to two hives per a single-family property will be permitted if the […]
Taxicabs To Increase In Santa Monica:
Santa Monica’s City Council voted on December 14 to increase the number of taxicabs permitted in Santa Monica from 250 to 300 for the five taxicab franchises they approved on November 9, 2010. Thirteen additional […]
A Day Without A Bag Discourages Disposables:
Thousands of reusable bags were distributed throughout Los Angeles County on Dec. 16 in order to encourage shoppers to give up using disposable plastic bags. The fourth annual “A Day Without A Bag” was coordinated […]
City Council Approves New Parks Schematic Design:
Santa Monica City Council reviewed and enthusiastically lauded the proposed schematic design for two new Civic Center parks, Palisades Garden Walk and Town Square, developed by consultant James Corner Field Operations after extensive community input. […]
Santa Monica to Re-evaluate its Airport:
On Dec. 14, Santa Monica’s City Council voted unanimously to allow City staff to go ahead with a comprehensive public process to determine the future of Santa Monica Airport (SMO). The airport’s future is one […]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ONGOING EVENTS:
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ONGOING EVENTS Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) is looking for individuals to work as Community Representatives, who will find host families for international students and will work with them and their […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
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SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
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