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Who’s running for California Insurance Commissioner? Here’s a look at the field of candidates
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (492+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business By Guest Commentary, CalMatters Because of the first anniversary of the devastating Southern California wildfires, CalMatters asked candidates for the 2026 state Insurance Commissioner race to share thoughts on what the state can…...
SMMUSD Plans Major Layoffs of Teachers, Custodians
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (865+ words) The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is moving to lay off more than two dozen employees at the end of the current school year, including teachers who help struggling readers and scores of custodial workers, even as the union representing…...
Santa Monica Council Delays Historic Preservation Tax Program Review
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (645+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business The Santa Monica City Council voted 5-2 to delay reviewing the city's Mills Act historic preservation tax program despite staff having already completed a consultant study on potential reforms. The program offers property…...
Gale warning, thunderstorms threaten LA-area coast as powerful winter storm bears down on California
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (666+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business A gale warning and severe thunderstorm threats put the Los Angeles-area coastline on alert Monday as a powerful winter storm system began lashing California with heavy rain, high winds and the potential…...
Santa Monica Council Unity Reflects Broader Political Trends
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (434+ words) Twas the night before the election filing deadline, And in the house painted blue No leader was stirring, not even Caruso. But Nithya Raman tossed and turned in her bed, While visions of Mamdani plums danced in her head. I…...
Factory-built housing hasn’t taken off in California yet, but this year might be different
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (1596+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business As the first home rolled off the factory floor in Kalamazoo, Michigan " "like a boxcar with picture windows," according to a journalist on the scene " the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development…...
Malibu Council Votes to Extend Business-Friendly Event Rules
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (711+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business Malibu City Council voted Monday to explore making permanent a temporary ordinance that has streamlined business event permits since July 2025. The measure has helped 34 local businesses recover from the devastating Palisades Fire…...
Santa Monica Fire Dept Now Handling All Emergency Medical Transports
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (708+ words) The Santa Monica Fire Department has launched an in-house Ambulance Operator Program and expanded its Advanced Provider Unit, reshaping emergency medical response in the city to improve patient care while generating approximately $7 million in new revenue. The Santa Monica Fire…...
25+ Valentine's & President's Day Events in Santa Monica
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (911+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business From romantic dinners to Galentine's gatherings, Santa Monica offers dozens of Valentine's Day celebrations, President's Day activities, and Lunar New Year events across the Westside this weekend, including the Block Fest on…...
LA Metro Secures $94.3M Federal Funding for 2028 Olympics
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (144+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has secured $94.3 million in federal funding for mobility improvements ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bipartisan bill was signed into law Monday. The…...