Santa Monica City Attorney's Consumer Protection Division has filed two separate lawsuits against landlords alleging violations of local laws protecting tenants against harassment and discrimination.

Read More on page 10: https://issuu.com/smdp/docs/031716/10

An anonymous phone poll is occurring throughout Santa Monica to gauge support for the Land Use Voter Empowerment (LUVE) Initiative and explore potential alternatives to the measure.

Read More: http://smdp.com/phone-poll-questions-luve-initiative/154186

The City Attorney's Office filed a lawsuit Friday claiming that a Santa Monica landlord and his attorney tried to harass a tenant by installing video cameras aimed at her apartment.

Read More: http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_16_2016_Santa_Monica_Files_Tenant_Harassment_Lawsuits.html

Phil Talks with Armen Melkonians, Residocracy Founder about Santa Monica's LUVE initiative.

Hear More: http://smmirror.com/articles/News/Brock-on-Your-Block-Give-Me-Some-LUVE-Video/45203

Apparently, City Hall staff is worried that many will not be aware of Metro’s Expo light rail service when it begins operation to Santa Monica, May 20. That’s as if you won’t be aware of a 270 foot long, 100 ton train when it passes down Colorado Avenue 24 times an hour during peak periods creating traffic gridlock.

Read More: http://smdp.com/city-planned-festivities-for-expo-a-waste-of-money/154111

Read the full report at: http://www.smgov.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/Rent_Control/Reports/Annual_Reports/Annual_Report_15.pdf

The City’s focus on maintaining the character of our environment has recently shifted from the neighborhoods, to the Downtown. “Storm clouds” are gathering with an impending clash between residents, developers and City staff over the future of our City’s core.

Read More: http://smdp.com/downtown-santa-monica-and-the-community-plan-that-isnt/154100

The Consolidated Annual Report documents the status of rent-controlled housing produced by the Rent Control Board. Discussion at the March 10 meeting included updates on the number of units, price of housing and the ongoing need for more affordable units.

Read More: http://smdp.com/santa-monica-rents-rising-even-for-controlled-units/154107

As each initiative comes to light The Mirror will present the same five questions to initiative filers in an effort to maintain impartiality. Councilmember comments will follow.

Read More: http://smmirror.com/articles/News/Unrequited-LUVE/45182

The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend the City Council approve a development agreement for a seven-story, mixed-use structure at 500 Broadway, replacing a Fred Segal complex just a block from the soon-to-open Expo Light Rail station.

Read More: http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_11_2016_Planning_Commission_Endorses_Major_Downtown_Santa_Monica_Project.html