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Santa Monica's Great Lie

10/05/2022 10:39 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Our leaders have left our city almost uninhabitable but they say it's really paradise because it's sunny and we have a beach.

LA to Sunset Renter Eviction Protections

10/04/2022 4:28 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Landlords can resume rent increases on rent-controlled aparTments, starting in February 2024. Rent-controlled residences account for three-quarters of apartments in Los Angeles.

L.A. rental assistance lottery waitlist opens up after five years

10/04/2022 4:26 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program will help up to 30,000 households by paying a portion of their rent paid, according to the Los Angeles Housing Authority.

The program provides rental assistance to very low-income people and families. City officials are urging those who are eligible to apply online.

Council Candidate: Lana Negrete

10/04/2022 10:34 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

All candidates were given an opportunity to provide written answers to a set of questions provided by SMDP and two sets of answers will be printed each day. Answers are also available online alongside additional information from each candidate.

Special Interests Are Major Players in Council Race

10/04/2022 10:24 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Special interest groups will have a major impact on the November 8 City Council race, with one union spending as much to target a single candidate as all eleven candidates have spent combined.

Gelson’s project continues to face resistance

10/03/2022 11:10 AM | Victoria Palomino

Neighbors may be up in arms over the new Lincoln Center Project that will replace the Gelson’s grocery store in Ocean Park, but complaints over its size and appearance are unlikely to sink the large scale residential project.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Project at Lincoln and Ocean Park

10/03/2022 11:03 AM | Victoria Palomino

The housing project at 2601 Lincoln Blvd (22ENT-0073) was submitted for City review on March 11, 2022. The project consists of 521 total housing units, of which 53 units are affordable to Very Low-Income households, and 33,296 square feet of commercial space. This FAQ is shared in response to community questions regarding the project and is intended to provide an overview of the project, review process, and project status.

Santa Monica City Planning Grants Too Many Variances to Developers. Gelson's Shopping Center is an example.

10/03/2022 10:54 AM | Victoria Palomino

The Santa Monica City Planning Department has never from all appearances, met a variance it didn't like. Every one of those exceptions over the years, including those for the Lincoln Center project on the current Gelson's site, has benefitted developers and penalized residents.

New Affordable Housing Development Coming To 7th Street: Santa Monica Real Estate Report – October 3rd, 2022

10/03/2022 10:47 AM | Victoria Palomino

Property, Developments, and Listings on the Westside.
* New Affordable Housing Development Coming To 7th Street
* The Director Of Community Services, Andy Agle, Is Retiring
* Local Properties For Sale And Rent In Your Neighborhood!

Dem Club Membership Breaks with Tradition in 'Surprising Upset'

10/03/2022 10:37 AM | Victoria Palomino

September 30, 2022 -- In a highly unusual move, Santa Monica's three most liberal groups are not in lockstep with their City Council endorsements, risking a takeover by a "conservative" majority.