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PAL Q and A with Caroline Torosis
Here is Eli Gill’s answer to the candidate questionnaire prepared by students in our journalism class at the Police Activities League. For more on Torosis’ campaign, visit her website or her Instagram. Previous Q and A’s: Eli…
City/RAND Partnership on Homeless Count Begins This Month
Every week, Santa Monica Next publishes an article from City Manager Oliver Chi’s newsletter. This week, we’re doing two. For years, the only regular data point on homelessness in Santa Monica has been the…
Environment for Sale: Trump Administration Threatens California’s Coastal Protections
PAL Q and A with Eli Gill
Parts of Santa Monica Prepare for a Car-Free Halloween
California High-Speed Rail Moves Closer to Buying Trains, Clearing L.A.-to-Anaheim Environmental Review
PAL Q and A with Doug Trussler
Santa Monica Opens Pico Walk Loop to Encourage Walking and Neighborhood Connections
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Letter to the Editor: Save Main Street Responds to Last Week’s Article
Santa Monica Council Upzones 89 Pico Parcels to Limit SB 79 Development, Leaves Door Open to Narrower Plan
City’s First Renter Aid Application Window Closes with 876 Applications
SB 79 Community Information Meeting Set for Tomorrow, August 25. Council Action to Follow on 9/8
