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Discussion Items Flood Council Agenda - surfsantamonica.com
WEB1 day ago — October 3, 2024 -- Santa Monica Councilmembers placed a flurry of last-minute discussion items on Tuesday's agenda, including backing a statewide initiative viewed as a litmus test on tackling crime. The five agenda items also include expanding the size of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) or "granny ...
Santa Monica’s state-mandated housing unit
WEB4 days ago — What is Santa Monica’s state-mandated housing unit requirement? 8,895 units or 30,000? It’s more than 30,000. Here’s why. By Marc L. Verville
Council Could Further Curb Discussion Items
WEB2 days ago — October 2, 2024 -- The City Council on Tuesday will once again vote on a measure to curb the number of items its members place on the agenda, which have increasingly focused on major policy issues. Under the amended rules, proposed Councilmember discussion items -- 16 items -- must be reviewed by ...
Health Advisory Issued for Santa Monica Pier
WEBBy Jorge Casuso. November 10, 2021 -- County Health officials are advising beachgoers to avoid the waters around the Santa Monica Pier as temperatures hit 90 in LA for Veterans Day and the weekend.
Santa Monica Pier Only Beach Area Left Under County Advisory
WEBBy Jorge Casuso. August 10, 2021 -- The area around the Santa Monica pier remained the last beach under a health advisory for high levels of bacteria updated by Los Angeles County Health officials on Tuesday.
Santa Monica Pier Is California's Most Polluted Beach
WEBBy Jorge Casuso. June 15, 2023 -- The Santa Monica Pier is the most polluted beach in California, earning straight Fs that landed it on Heal the Bay's notorious Beach Bummer List for the second straight year.
All County Beaches Unsafe After Wednesday Storm
WEBBy Lookout Staff. November 3, 2022 -- More than 80 beaches -- from San Pedro to Malibu -- joined the Santa Monica Pier on LA County's Health advisory list after a major rainstorm drove bacteria levels above State standards.
Rent Board Approves Biggest Increase in Four Decades
WEBBy Lookout Staff. June 16, 2022 -- Santa Monica's rent control tenants will see the biggest annual rent adjustment in more than 40 years after the Rent Board on Thursday approved a maximum 6 percent hike.
Water Advisory for Santa Monica Beaches Lifted
WEBBy Jorge Casuso. July 30, 2021 -- As the crippled Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant continues spilling partially treated wastewater into the ocean, Los Angeles County …