Tag: Santa Monica
Court Rules Santa Monica Voting System Legal Under CVRA
SANTA MONICA — A California Appeals Court has ruled that Santa Monica’s at-large election system does not violate the rights of Latino voters. On...
Suspects Identified For REI And Vans Looting
SANTA MONICA — On May 31, the REI and Vans stores in Santa Monica were severely damaged as a result of the looting that...
Homeless Man Commits Suicide On Santa Monica Freeway
SANTA MONICA— A homeless man jumped to his death on the Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, July 4.
The coroner’s office identified the victim...
Santa Monica Beaches Score High For Water Quality
SANTA MONICA — Santa Monica beaches scored exceptionally in Heal The Bay’s annual water quality report card released on June 30.
With the exception of...
Santa Monica Charity Reaches $7 Million Settlement For Self-Dealings
SANTA MONICA—The Lithuanian Assistance Foundation charity, based in Santa Monica, will close after a settlement agreement with State Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
The $7,200,000 million...
Santa Monica Details Face Mask Requirements And Punishments
SANTA MONICA—Santa Monica Interim City Manager Lane Dilg clarified face mask requirements and announced penalties for those not wearing masks when required, as stated...
Arson Suspect Arrested In Relation To Burned Restaurant
SANTA MONICA— On Wednesday, July 1 2020, the Santa Monica Police Department updated the public in regards to an arson incident committed against local...
Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency To July 31
SANTA MONICA — Santa Monica Interim City Manager Lane Dilg has extended Santa Monica’s local emergency declaration to July 31, according to a June...
National Weather Service Warns Of Rip Currents
SANTA MONICA—On Monday, June 29, the National Weather Service issued a forecast warning the public of a high risk of rip currents and elevated...
Santa Monica And Malibu Will Have Three Choices For School Return
SANTA MONICA— The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has outlined three models of school operation for next year.
The district will hold three town halls...
Santa Monica Expands Outdoor Dining Policy
SANTA MONICA—Interim City Manager Lane Dilg issued a revision in a press release on Thursday, June 25 of Santa Monica’s local emergency declaration expanding...
Mountain Lions Are Benefiting From Coronavirus Lockdown
SANTA MONICA— The stay-at-home orders implemented since mid-March have proven to benefit California’s mountain lion population. On Thursday, June 25, the UC Davis Road...
Santa Monica Man Pleads Guilty To Scamming Women On Dating Apps
SANTA MONICA— On Wednesday, June 24, a Santa Monica man pled guilty to federal wire fraud after getting four women to invest in his...
Santa Monica City Council Passes New Budget
SANTA MONICA— On Tuesday evening, June 23, the Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a $613.6 million Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
The budget reduces spending...
Applications Open For Santa Monica City Council
SANTA MONICA—During the Santa Monica City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23, Councilmember Greg Morena’s seat was officially declared as vacant in response to...
Filmmaker Steve Bing’s Death Ruled A Suicide
SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, June 23, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office confirmed filmmaker Stephen Leo Bing, 55, cause of death was multiple blunt...
Main Street Expands Outdoor Dining And Shopping
SANTA MONICA—As cities continue to reopen, they are coming up with creative methods to ensure the safety of community members. One of the projects...
Greg Morena Resigns from Santa Monica City Council
SANTA MONICA—On June 18, council member Greg Morena announced that he will be leaving his position on Santa Monica’s City Council effective June 24...
Santa Monica To Pilot Zero Emissions Delivery
SANTA MONICA—The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) announced on Tuesday, June 16 they will be piloting a voluntary zero emissions delivery zone in Santa...
28th Santa Monica Juneteenth Celebration Held Online On June 20
SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica and founder LaVerne Ross will be celebrating its annual Juneteenth celebration online on Saturday, June 20, as announced...