Santa Monica News
Blood Donations Are Down. Help Ease the Shortage This Sunday in Santa Monica
As the nation is in the throes of a blood shortage, The United Methodist Church at 1008 Eleventh Street in Santa Monica (90403), will host a much-needed blood drive this Sunday, April 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Simkins Hall. Every donation will be much appreciated.
Fear Mongering and Name Calling — It’s Time to Return Decorum to Santa Monica City Hall
You may have seen footage or social media posts of Tuesday’s rally at Reed Park sponsored by a group known as “the Santa Monica Coalition,” the same folks behind the “Santa Methica” and “Santa Monica is Not Safe” signs on the Promenade that are harming local businesses.
Santa Monica Council Discusses Overhaul of the City’s Business Licensing Tax
Over the past 60 years, the City of Santa Monica has only comprehensively reformed its business licensing tax (BLT) three times: 1962, 1983, and 1990. There may be a fourth overhaul after the city council on Tuesday discussed sending a new round of changes to voters in November.
Santa Monica Democratic Club Hears Update on Reparations Efforts for Black Californians
It was the last Wednesday of the month, and that meant the monthly meeting of the Santa Monica Democratic Club at Virginia Avenue Park. On March 27, the Club hosted a panel to talk about efforts that have been underway to develop a system of restorative justice and reparations for Black Californians. About 75 attended in person or over Zoom, and several dozen members of the community have since viewed video of the meeting on YouTube.
Blood Donations Are Down. Help Ease the Shortage This Sunday in Santa Monica
As the nation is in the throes of a blood shortage, The United Methodist Church at 1008 Eleventh Street in Santa Monica (90403), will host a much-needed blood drive this Sunday, April 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Simkins Hall. Every donation will be much appreciated.
Fear Mongering and Name Calling — It’s Time to Return Decorum to Santa Monica City Hall
You may have seen footage or social media posts of Tuesday’s rally at Reed Park sponsored by a group known as “the Santa Monica Coalition,” the same folks behind the “Santa Methica” and “Santa Monica is Not Safe” signs on the Promenade that are harming local businesses.
Santa Monica Council Discusses Overhaul of the City’s Business Licensing Tax
Over the past 60 years, the City of Santa Monica has only comprehensively reformed its business licensing tax (BLT) three times: 1962, 1983, and 1990. There may be a fourth overhaul after the city council on Tuesday discussed sending a new round of changes to voters in November.
Santa Monica Democratic Club Hears Update on Reparations Efforts for Black Californians
It was the last Wednesday of the month, and that meant the monthly meeting of the Santa Monica Democratic Club at Virginia Avenue Park. On March 27, the Club hosted a panel to talk about efforts that have been underway to develop a system of restorative justice and reparations for Black Californians. About 75 attended in person or over Zoom, and several dozen members of the community have since viewed video of the meeting on YouTube.