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Who’s running for California Insurance Commissioner? Here’s a look at the field of candidates
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (492+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business By Guest Commentary, CalMatters Because of the first anniversary of the devastating Southern California wildfires, CalMatters asked candidates for the 2026 state Insurance Commissioner race to share thoughts on what the state can…...
Santa Monica Council Delays Historic Preservation Tax Program Review
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (645+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business The Santa Monica City Council voted 5-2 to delay reviewing the city's Mills Act historic preservation tax program despite staff having already completed a consultant study on potential reforms. The program offers property…...
Malibu Council Votes to Extend Business-Friendly Event Rules
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (711+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business Malibu City Council voted Monday to explore making permanent a temporary ordinance that has streamlined business event permits since July 2025. The measure has helped 34 local businesses recover from the devastating Palisades Fire…...
LA Metro Secures $94.3M Federal Funding for 2028 Olympics
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (144+ words) Vote for your Most Loved Santa Monica business The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has secured $94.3 million in federal funding for mobility improvements ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bipartisan bill was signed into law Monday. The…...
13 Candidates Vie for State Senate Seat Across Santa Monica Region
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (646+ words) The race to succeed term-limited State Sen. Ben Allen in California's 24th Senate District has drawn 13 candidates across western Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and the South Bay. The race to succeed term-limited State Sen. Ben Allen in…...
LA County Moves to Challenge Trump Fire Rebuilding Order
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (422+ words) LA County Supervisors approved a motion to challenge Trump's Executive Order 14377, which would preempt local permitting for Palisades and Eaton Fires rebuilding. Supervisor Horvath called it an "empty promise" that creates confusion for residents. The Los Angeles County Board of…...
Santa Monica Election Update: First Candidates File Financial Paperwork
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (508+ words) Santa Monica's 2024 election season is underway as Daniel Ivanov, Brett Morrow, Caroline Torosis and Derrick Townsend establish campaign accounts for City Council races. Incumbent Torosis reports $12,175 on hand as three council seats prepare to open. Santa Monica's election season continues…...
Immigration Raids Cost LA County Businesses Millions in Losses
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (674+ words) Federal immigration enforcement actions caused millions in business losses across Los Angeles County, with 82% of surveyed businesses reporting negative impacts and $3.7 million in losses over just three months, according to a new county report. Federal immigration enforcement actions have caused…...
Santa Monica Council to Tackle Lawsuits and Emergency Measures
1+ week, 1+ day ago (802+ words) Tuesday's Santa Monica City Council meeting features homelessness and wildfire emergency renewals, right to recall ordinance, and outdoor dining regulations, plus closed sessions on seven lawsuits and property negotiations. Tuesday's meeting of the Santa Monica City Council may lack some…...
Los Angeles Voters Shift Leftward, Reshaping City Politics
1+ week, 1+ day ago (988+ words) By Jim Newton, CalMatters How liberal is Los Angeles?" That question is very much on the minds of political insiders and observers these days as the city turns to its municipal elections and makes important decisions about its future: how…...