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Council Amends Code to Allow Gas in New Buildings

09/27/2024 3:54 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Property owners can once again include a gas stove or furnace in a new Santa Monica building, but they must offset it with a long list of energy efficient items to get a building permit.

County Governance Measure Fails to Win Council Support

09/27/2024 3:52 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

City Councilmembers on Tuesday declined to support an LA County measure on the November ballot that would expand the Board of Supervisors and create an elected County Executive.

Don't be fooled by SMRR

09/26/2024 10:52 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

If you want change, support Safer Santa Monica: Putnam, Brock, Roknian, and De la Torre. Time to finish the job.

Santa Monica Observer Endorses the Safety Slate for City Council: Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr. Vivian Roknian

09/26/2024 10:49 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

As Santa Monica faces rising concerns about crime and public safety, it's more important than ever for voters to understand which candidates genuinely prioritize safety and security for our community. This election, we strongly endorse the slate of Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr. Vivian Roknian for Santa Monica City Council. These candidates have consistently shown a commitment to tackling the city's safety challenges head-on, standing in stark contrast to their opponents who have repeatedly taken softer positions on crime.

Council Backs County Sales Tax Hike

09/26/2024 8:29 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The City Council on Tuesday voted to support a ballot measure that would raise LA County's sales tax -- already among the highest in the nation -- to help fight homelessness.

Lone challenger for School Board withdraws

09/25/2024 11:43 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

School Board candidate Christine Falaguerra notified the City Clerk’s office of her intent to withdraw from the race last week.

City of L.A. moves to strengthen tenant anti-harassment laws

09/24/2024 5:08 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

In a 12-0 vote, council members instructed the City Attorney's Office to amend what is known as the TAHO ordinance, aligning it with the state's policies as well as those in cities such as Santa Monica, Oakland and San Francisco, which have stronger tenant protections.

69 Units Find New Home

09/24/2024 11:54 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The space where an auto repair shop once stood on Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica could soon be home to a 69-unit apartment building, according to a pending presentation before the Santa Monica Architectural Review Board, Urbanize LA reports.

Developer Coast Meridian Properties has proposed the mixed-use project at 2307 Lincoln Boulevard, calling for the demolition of the current structure. The new seven-story building would include 69 one-bedroom apartments, 1,800 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and parking for 59 vehicles.

Santa Monica rent highest in LA metro area

09/24/2024 11:40 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

According to the latest Los Angeles Metro Report from apartment listing website Zumper, Santa Monica was ranked as the most-expensive spot in Los Angeles to rent a one-bedroom apartment, with a medium active listing of $3,000 over the past month. The website ranked 25 LA metro area cities, with Santa Monica coming out ahead of Irvine ($2,880), West Hollywood ($2,880), Redondo Beach ($2,710) and Costa Mesa ($2,680) in one-bedroom listings.

Huge donations kickstart the final month of campaigning for local office

09/24/2024 11:39 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

A new and well funded Political Action Committee emerged last week. The long-titled group, Santa Monicans for a Real Positive Future Supporting Brock, de la Torre, Roknian and Putnam for Council 2024, is funded by a pair of mega donations.