The ordinance would add new classes of violations that may be deemed public nuisances, including property owners who commit five or more housing code violations within a 12-month period, businesses that employ harassing tactics, and property owners who fail to comply with mandatory seismic retrofit programs.

Read More: https://smdp.com/government-politics-2/deliquent-property-owners-could-face-new-fines-under-expanded-nuisance-law/

This development at 1441 is almost directly opposite another construction project already well underway at 1430 Lincoln Blvd, arguably among the more modest of the various projects along this small stretch of road that also include 710 Broadway and 1527 Lincoln Blvd.

Read More: https://smdp.com/business/development/new-plans-unveiled-for-housing-development-at-1441-lincoln-blvd/

Councilmember Jesse Zwick is asking the City Council to support State legislation that makes it faster and easier to develop multi-family housing near transit stops and in single-family neighborhoods.

The second bill Zwick is asking the Council to back -- SB 79, which is also sponsored by Weiner -- establishes State zoning standards around train stations and major bus stops.

Read More: https://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2025/April-2025/04_03_2025_Council_to_Take_Position_on_2_Key_Housing_Bills.html

Assembly Bill 628 was introduced by State Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood); if passed, it would require California landlords to provide stoves and refrigerators for all apartment leases after Jan. 1, 2026.

Read More: https://www.yahoo.com/news/landlords-may-soon-required-stoves-202859511.html

Now that the Affordable Housing Development of 3 City owned lands are moving forward at 4^th/ 5^th Streets & Arizona downtown & Bergamot Station Arts Station, according to the Housing Element, the City Staff will next present a plan to build massive, multiple, 7-8 story tall buildings, with 577 affordable rental units in Parking Lots 9, 10 & 11, directly behind Main Street (from Hollister to Kinney Street) in Ocean Park.

Read More: https://smdp.com/opinion/sounding-the-alarm-for-main-street-and-ocean-park/

Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) have introduced a bill to shield tenants from additional housing fees, while Assemblyman Carl DeMaio (R-San Diego) is pushing legislation to expedite the removal of squatters from private property.

Read More: https://smdp.com/business/real-estate-housing/scramento-lawmakers-introduce-new-measures-targeting-rental-housing/

The SaMo Bridge program will join STEP Court and the Alternatives to Incarceration Pre-Filing Diversion Program as the latest tool to help the city intercept individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health issues before they enter the criminal justice system – and offer a different path.

Read More: https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/addressing-homelessness-samo-bridge-diversion-program-to-open-in-april

The City of Santa Monica has officially launched a nationwide search for its next city manager, posting the position publicly with a salary of $410,604, according to job listings.

Read More: https://smmirror.com/2025/03/santa-monica-launches-public-search-for-new-city-manager/

The core of these systems lies in their sophisticated detection capabilities. Modern AI-driven wildfire sensors utilize high-resolution optical cameras and thermal imaging paired with machine learning algorithms that operate continuously 24/7, scanning the landscape for the earliest signs of danger. These systems can detect wildfires within just five minutes of ignition and up to seven miles away, using strategically positioned 360-degree cameras mounted around residences at rooflines and eaves. This early detection window—crucial for evacuation decisions—represents a dramatic improvement over traditional methods.

Read More: https://smmirror.com/2025/03/sm-a-r-t-column-smart-home-systems-and-iot-sensors-the-new-frontline-against-wildfires/

The proposed changes aim to strengthen safeguards against forced displacement and ensure tenants receive adequate notice of construction activities that may affect their living conditions. The council also requested a review of per diem rates for temporarily relocated tenants, assessing whether adjustments should be made to better support larger households and those with special needs.

Read More: https://smdp.com/government-politics-2/council-advances-tenant-protections-and-homelessness-strategic-plan-initiatives/