MALL IN THE MAKING


As shown here, Santa Monica Boulevard, west of Fifth
Street, has been literally dismantalled by crews constructing the
City’s new Transit Mall.
Photos by Chris Zielin
2001-02 California State Budget
Includes Funds For 415 PCH Design Work and Pier Clean-Up
Two Santa Monica projects were included in the 2001-02
California state budget...
FAIR Submits Petition Calling For
Repeal of Living Wage Law
Three days before their deadline for submitting
petitions in support of a ballot measure that would repeal the City’s
new Living Wage law...

Actor David Clennon.
Actors Join Goldberg in Urging Rejection of Living Wage Repeal
The Santa Monican Coalition to Protect the Living Wage enlisted some
high-profile supporters last week to persuade voters not to sign
petitions... Council, School
Board Unanimously Approve School Playground Plan, Residents Do Not
Unanimous approval was given to the Elementary School
Playground Access Program plan at an unprecedented joint meeting...
Olsen Elected To Second Term As Chair
Of Planning Commission Kelly Olsen was re-elected
as the Chair of Santa Monica’s Planning Commission unanimously last
Wednesday, August 15... Bea
Arthur To Make L.A. Stop On Way To Broadway
“An Evening with Bea Arthur,” the actress’s one-woman
show, which is now on a 23-city tour prior to a 2002 opening in New
York... SMMUSD
Superintendent Is Pleased With State 2001 STAR Program Test Results
After a preliminary look at the 2001 results of the
Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR), Superintendent John Deasy
said... Health Problems
Aired At Town Hall Meeting
At a recent “emergency town hall meeting” organized and
moderated by Pro Se, co-founder of the Coalition for a Santa Monica
Disabilities Commission...
Council Sets Outdoor Dining
Standards For Restaurants in New Transit Mall
The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved
the outdoor dining standards proposed by City staff for restaurants...

This Week’s Mirror Orphan
City Attorney Investigates
Claims of Misrepresentation
City Attorney Adam Radinsky is currently investigating
over 20 claims of misrepresentation by petition signature gatherers...
Local Students Attend Unique NCCJ
Camp
Saturday, August 18, upwards of 200 high school
students, including 30 to 40 from Santa Monica, Malibu, Culver City,
Westchester and the Fairfax District left Los Angeles by bus...
Regional PATH Center Receives
$1,000,000 Grant From State
The recently passed California State budget includes $1
million in funding for People Assisting the Homeless’ (PATH) new
40,000 square foot Regional Homeless Center...
City Seeks Applicants For Lincoln
Task Force
The City of Santa Monica is inviting applications for
appointment to a Citizen Advisory Committee to assist the City in its
efforts to improve Lincoln Boulevard... |