October 27, 2025
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Former Santa Monica City Manager Still Being Paid

Former City of Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole place on paid administrative leave after stepping down By Sam Catanzaro Rick Cole, Santa Monica’s former City Manager who stepped down over the weekend facing a […]

City Settles With Child Sexual Abuse Victims

24 current and former community members settle for over $40 million By Sam Catanzaro The City of Santa Monica has reached a settlement with over 20 individuals who say they were sexually abused while participating […]

Stakeholders Call for Withdrawing The Plaza Development

Letter sent to Santa Monica officials, developer By Sam Catanzaro A coalition of residents concerned about unsustainable commercial development has sent a letter to Santa Monica city leaders asking them to withdraw plans for a […]

Controversial Housing Bill SB 50 is Back

Sen. Scott Wiener offers amended version of bill that would override local control for housing developments near transit and job hubs By Sam Catanzaro A state bill that would override local zoning laws to allow […]

Airbnb Must Remove Illegal Santa Monica Listings

Airbnb, City of Santa Monica come to a compliance agreement By Sam Catanzaro The City of Santa Monica and vacation rental platform Airbnb have come to an agreement intended to ensure all of the company’s […]

Can Major Overhaul Revive Third Street Promenade?

Council moves forward with Promenade 3.0 By Sam Catanzaro Looking to revive one of its primary tourist attractions, the City of Santa Monica took steps last week to develop a new master plan for the […]

Banning E-Cigs in Santa Monica?

City Council to discuss potential ban October 15 By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica lawmakers will discuss banning or further regulating flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes at the City Council this evening October 15. If passed, […]