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Why LA Renters Can't Apply For California's Billions Of Rent Relief Dollars

08/11/2021 10:41 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

California has $5.2 billion in federal funding to spend on rent relief for tenants who’ve fallen in debt to their landlords — but renters in the city of Los Angeles currently can’t apply for it.

The city stopped accepting rent relief applications in April, and it currently doesn’t have a clear timeline for reopening the program.

Landlord sues L.A. for $100 million, saying anti-eviction law caused 'astronomical' losses

08/10/2021 8:36 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

One of the region's most prolific apartment builders has sued the city of Los Angeles over its COVID-19 eviction moratorium, saying his companies have experienced "astronomical" financial losses and are legally entitled to compensation from the city.

Former SM Mayor Richard Bloom leads fundraising in Board of Supervisors race

08/09/2021 8:19 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Leading the fundraising charge is former Santa Monica Mayor and current State Assemblymember Richard Bloom, who has raised $501,575 and holds $479,400 in cash on hand; vying for the 3rd District seat currently held by Sheila Kuehl, who was elected in 2014 and has indicated she will not be running for a third term.

Promenade revitalization plan includes speakeasies...

08/09/2021 8:14 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Billed as the Third Street Promenade Stabilization and Economic Vitality Plan, DTSM spent six months utilizing input from a diverse range of stakeholders and the strategic insights of MIG planning firm to build this concept.

The plan seeks to modernize and elevate the Promenade as a dining, entertainment, and retail destination with a more diverse range of businesses and experiences that will appeal to both locals and visitors.

SMa.r.t. Column: The Main Pain

08/09/2021 8:08 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Visiting Main St. several times each day of what was to be a test trial of closure to thru traffic revealed seemingly little increase in foot traffic, and not much activity in the middle of the street where some tables and benches were set up.

Over $7 Billion in State Money is Available Now to Pay Past Due Rent

08/05/2021 9:30 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The statewide “CA COVID-19 Rent Relief” program (also commonly referred to as “Housing is Key”) is now open and taking applications to help income-eligible households with 100% of rent and utilities, for both past and future amounts owed. Santa Monica renters and property owners are urged to review income eligibility and apply today at housing.ca.gov or by calling (833) 430-2122. This rental assistance program, along with the statewide eviction moratorium, is intended to keep families housed, shield tenants from eviction, and help both landlords and tenants recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19.

California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Dashboard

08/05/2021 9:26 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Programs for Landlords, Tenants, Homeowners and more.

See: https://housing.ca.gov/

City Launches Effort to Ensure Needy Households Apply for Relief

08/05/2021 9:08 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Santa Monica on Wednesday launched an outreach program to ensure residential tenants and landlords who have fallen behind on rent or utility payments have a chance to apply for financial relief from the State.

Commonly referred to as “Housing is Key,” the $7.2 billion relief program is now taking applications to help income-eligible households pay past and future amounts owed, City officials said.

Special Interests Help Bloom Amass Large Warchest

08/04/2021 8:44 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Assemblymember Richard Bloom raised more than $500,000 in six months in the race for County Supervisor thanks in large part to maximum donations from dozens of unions and special interest groups.

Santa Monica Senior Building Accepting Applications

08/04/2021 8:43 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The City of Santa Monica is taking applications for 39 one-bedroom units with private balconies in a senior building that will soon complete construction near Downtown.

Magnolia Villas Senior Housing Development, 1445 and 1453 10th Street, received an $11.4 million investment from the City and will provide affordable apartments across a mix of low-income levels.