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Absent a Miracle, the City Council Race Is Over and the Four Members of the United Democratic Slate Are Elected

News November 20, 2024 0

“I'm going to wait until all the votes are...

Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy

Mobility November 20, 2024 0

The following article first appeared at Streetsblog USA. Main...

How Caltrans Measures Induced Travel: Comments Open Through Friday

News Wire November 20, 2024 0

The following article first appeared at Streetsblog California.Two key Caltrans...

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Mayor Brock Has Already Tested the Waters on Purging City Staff

Republicans Love Phil Brock

In Unearthed 2013 City Staff Report, Oscar de la Torre Accused of “Attempting to Instigate Racial Unrest”, Using Racial and Religious Slurs

Correcting the Record on the Revisionist History on the 2021 City Manager Selection Leak

“Law and Order” Councilmembers Order City Manager and City Attorney to Break the Law

Pay to Play at City Hall

Op/Ed: MAGA Behavior by Council Majority at Reed Park Rally Major Reason City Can’t Work with County on Harm Reduction

Mayor Phil Brock’s Presentation at Wilmont Neighborhood Coalition Offers Glimpse Into Santa Monica’s Insular Neighborhood Organizations

Public Records Show Brock, Other Councilmembers, Were Warned They Were Going Over Travel Budget. They Said The Opposite in a Council Meeting

Daily Press Article on Residential Vacancies Based on Bogus Data

Malibu Attorney Who Could Net Millions from Lawsuit Against City Physically Intimidates Santa Monica Voters While Campaigning for Melkonians

Change for Who? Another Santa Monica PAC with Murky Donors Groups Influences Local Races