Santa
Monica Rent Board Wrong in Hot Tub Case, Appeals Court Rules
February 21, 2012 -- The Santa Monica Rent Control Board (RCB)
should not have issued a rent decrease to two tenants because their
landlord lowered the temperature on a hot tub during workday hours,
the California Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
Santa
Monica Planning Commission Pushes Hotel Developer for Higher Wages
February 21, 2012 -- Santa Monica's Planning Commission on
Wednesday recommended that the City Council demand higher wages for
workers at a proposed hotel Downtown, possibly setting a precedent
for other new hotels in the beachside city.
Santa
Monica's Brownley Makes Congressional Bid
February 21, 2012 -- Democratic Assembly member Julia Brownley,
who made headlines fighting against plastic bags and for greater financial
disclosure in campaign ads, will run for the 26th Congressional District.
The
Bottom Line --Political
Money: A Journey into the Land of Hypocrisy
February 21, 2011 -- Well, here comes the Silly Season, just
around the corner; that would be federal, state, and local elections
with the quadrennial presidential election thrown in this year.
The
Village Breaks Ground in Santa Monica
February 17, 2012 -- The Village, one of Santa Monica's largest
mixed-use housing complexes and a centerpiece in the redevelopment
of the Civic Center, got underway with a ceremonial ground breaking
Thursday.
Buy
Local Campaign Paying Off in Santa Monica, Officials Say
February 17, 2012 -- Three years into the City’s Buy
Local campaign designed to boost the visibility of local merchants
and keep Santa Monica dollars in Santa Monica, participating vendors
are beginning to see the benefits of togetherness.
Make
Sure Your Santa Monica Pet is Prepared
February 17, 2012 -- Is your turtle, iguana, lizard, rabbit,
guinea pig, hamster, cat or dog prepared for an emergency? Rest assured
they will be by taking them, and any other exotic pet you may have,
to the "3rd Annual Free Pet Emergency Preparedness Fair"
in Santa Monica February 25.
LETTERS:Santa
Monica's Common Ground -- A Benefit or Danger?
February 17, 2012 -- Thank you for your recent report on Common
Ground's move to a new location. ("Santa Monica's Sunset Park
Residents Upset over Non-Profit Neighbor," February 14, 2012)
Three
Santa Monica Property Owners Can Legally Occupy Their Buildings
February 16, 2012 -- Three property owners were given permission
by the Santa Monica planning department Tuesday to occupy their buildings
along with family members.
City
Council Concerned About Esplanade Traffic Flow
February 16, 2012 -- The idea of turning Colorado Avenue into
a one-way street to accommodate the arrival of the Expo Light Rail
line raised the eyebrows of some City Council members Tuesday night.
Santa
Monica Starts Cleaning Up After Departure of RDAs
February 16, 2012 -- The City Council did some housekeeping Tuesday
night to assure that Santa Monica will make as smooth a transition as
possible to a city without a Redevelopment Agency (RDA).
No
Landmark for Santa Monica Trailer Park
February 15, 2012 -- The Landmarks Commission voted Monday
night against designating one of Santa Monica's two remaining trailer
parks as a landmark Monday night, paving the way for the owner to
move forward with plans to develop the property.
Buses,
Bikes and Broadband Gain Santa Monica's Consent
February 15, 2012 -- The Santa Monica City Council approved
contracts Tuesday that will expand its fiber optic network, lay the
groundwork for major changes to the Civic Center and pave the way
for bikes and buses to roll along more smoothly.
Everything Environmental At Santa Monica College Lecture Series
February 15, 2012 -- Whether you're interested in how to make
energy upgrades to your home or how to fight big oil in Italy, Santa
Monica College's “Environmental Issues Lecture Series”
has the information you need to take action.
LETTERS:
Relocating Common Ground Makes No Common Sense
February 15, 2012 --I am adamantly opposed to the relocation
of Common Ground. I have lived on Cedar Street near Lincoln Avenue for
40 years, I have been a resident of the city for 63 years, and I taught
at the public high school for 31 years. ("Santa Monica's Sunset
Park Residents Upset over Non-Profit Neighbor," February 14, 2012)
Santa
Monica's Sunset Park Residents Upset over Non-Profit Neighbor
February 14, 2012 -- Residents of Sunset Park packed a community
meeting Monday night to oppose the recent relocation of a non-profit
center that provides HIV education and treatment for the under-served.
Santa
Monica Day Care Center Goes to Council
February 14, 2012 -- The City Council Tuesday is expected to
move forward with plans for a $12.5 million childcare center in partnership
with Santa Monica College that will combine daycare with teaching
and early childhood research.
Santa
Monica College Showcases Work of Two LA Painters
February 14, 2012 -- A painter whose portraits hearken back
to the old master and one known for his depictions of mega-stores
and fast food restaurants will be showcased at Santa Monica College
through March 10.
