Democratic Leaders Support Loews' Workers' Campaign
As the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles approached, a number of prominent Democrats voiced their support of Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel employees' efforts to...

City Council Acts On Major Issues
In a wide-ranging and extended session, Tuesday night,, August 8, the Santa Monica City Council dealt with most, if not all of the...

St. John's Installs Anti-Earthquake Devices
On Thursday afternoon, August 3, hospital staff, benefactors, and foundation members gathered to attend what St. John's Health Center Vice President Terry Muldoon called " a...

PCH Project To Take Two More Years
Originally set to be completed by May of this year and, later, by May of next year, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Sewer Replacement Project will now not be finished until...

Target EIR Shows More Traffic, Less Parking
The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the proposed downtown Target Store was released last week, and its conclusions were not entirely surprising. The report examines...

Anthony Loui Appointed To The Planning Commission
Anthony Loui, an urban planner and architect, was appointed to the Planning Commission by the City Council on July 25 to fill...

SMRR Endorses Candidates In Four Major Local Races Sunday
Despite a confused start, the Santa Monicans for Renters Rights (SMRR) held its election year convention on Sunday, August 6, and endorsed candidates in the...

Candidates Will Appear At Forum On Disability Issues
The Coalition for a Santa Monica Disabilities Commission has scheduled a candidate forum on Monday, August 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.
   The forum will feature candidate statements and questions from...

Downtown Streets Are Reconfigured For Dem. Convention
Downtown Los Angeles will be redesigned for the Democratic National Convention, which begins Monday at Staples Center, in an effort to...

Historic Buildings' Fate Is Up To Landmarks Com.
On Monday, August 14, the Santa Monica Landmarks Commission will decide the fate of four historic apartment buildings at 137, 145, and 147 Bay Street. Tenants of the buildings were...

California Is In Midst Of Power Crisis
Four years ago, California lawmakers deregulated the electric industry. Three days last week, in the midst of an extended heat wave, the state nearly ran out of electricity. 
   To reduce the drain on the state's electric grid, regulators ordered...

Lawyers For Arts Hold Workshop
California Lawyers for the Arts, a nonprofit organization providing legal assistance and education for artists of all disciplines, will present a...

Over 1,000 Participate In Anti-Crime Rally
Almost a month to the day after the July 4 shoot-out on the Santa Monica Pier, residents took to the streets in a demonstration of...

SMMUSD Oversight Committee Members Discuss Their Goals
The School District's new Independent Financial Oversight Committee will monitor District financial practices and advise the Santa Monica-Malibu School District's (SMMUSD) Board Of Education. Formation of the...

SM Pier Will Be Center Of Political Universe on Sunday
All eyes will be on downtown Los Angeles on Monday, August 14, as the Democratic National Convention gets underway at Staples Center, but Sunday, August 13, the Santa Monica Pier will be...

SM Trailer Park Residents Win A Round With Owner
The Santa Monica Rent Control Board denied an appeal by the J&H Management Company on July 13 which means 12 residents of the Village Trailer Park have the right to...

More Candidates Take Out Papers
Nomination papers were issued to several more potential candidates this past week by the Santa Monica City Clerk's office, bringing the number of candidates running for...