Court of Appeals Puts Special Election on Hold
Stay granted in CRVA voting rights case. By Sam Catanzaro Today the California Court of Appeals ruled that the City of Santa Monica does not need to hold a special election to choose a new […]
Court says Sitting Council can Remain During Appeal
California Court of Appeals grants stay in voting rights case. By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica will not have to hold a special election this summer to choose a new council while the city is appealing […]
Letter to Editor: Former Mayor on Voting Rights Case
By Paul Rosenstein Former Mayor of Santa Monica I hope the judge’s order for district elections is stayed during the city’s appeal. This decision is undemocratic and a version of voter suppression. The election in […]
Council will be Sitting Illegally August 15, says Judge
Judge Yvette M. Palazuelos denies City’s request for a stay in voting rights case. By Sam Catanzaro The future of the sitting Santa Monica City Council remains uncertain after a judge’s order today maintains that […]
Council Votes Unanimously to Appeal District-Election Ruling
City of Santa Monica to appeal ruling that elections are in violation of CRVA. By Sam Catanzaro On February 21, the Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously to appeal a judge’s final ruling ordering district […]
Revised 24-unit apartment project proposed for Montana Avenue corner in Santa Monica
The Holland Group took over the development, tweaking the parking footprint and income-restricted housing units. Under a new developer and...
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Caltrans plans major overnight I-405 closures through Sepulveda Pass starting June 29
Heavily traveled stretches of the 405 will see lane and ramp reductions ahead of a July 4 holiday construction pause....
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