Local Government
Santa Monica slashes permitting wait times, approves 1,800 new homes under Realignment Plan
Santa Monica's permitting overhaul has cut plan-check wait times dramatically, with 90% now completed on time — a 40-point improvement in four months — while the city approved nearly 1,800 new homes including 450+ affordable units under its Realignment Plan.
Public Safety
High surf advisory starts Wednesday as Hurricane Genevieve pushes dangerous waves toward Santa Monica
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory and Coastal Flood Advisory for Santa Monica's south-facing beaches from 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, through Saturday, August 1, as Hurricane Genevieve drives 4-to-8-foot waves and dangerous rip currents toward the coast.
Local Government
Santa Monica slashes permitting wait times, approves 1,800 new homes under Realignment Plan
Santa Monica's permitting overhaul has cut plan-check wait times dramatically, with 90% now completed on time — a 40-point improvement in four months — while the city approved nearly 1,800 new homes including 450+ affordable units under its Realignment Plan.
Local Government
Santa Monica slashes permitting wait times, approves 1,800 new homes under Realignment Plan
Santa Monica's permitting overhaul has cut plan-check wait times dramatically, with 90% now completed on time — a 40-point improvement in four months — while the city approved nearly 1,800 new homes including 450+ affordable units under its Realignment Plan.
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Santa Monica Promenade vacancy hits 20% as city pins revival on World Cup, Olympics events
Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade faces vacancy rates around 20% and a $300 million loan default at Santa Monica Place, but the city is pursuing World Cup fan zones, looser regulations, and increased policing to reverse downtown's decline.
Local Government
Brock-led coalition pitches three alternatives for Palm Motel ahead of July 28 council meeting
Former Mayor Phil Brock and a coalition of architects and civic leaders propose three alternative uses for the Palm Motel at 2020 14th Street, pushing back against the city's transitional housing plan ahead of the City Council's Tuesday, July 28 meeting.
