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Santa Monica Hires New Housing and Human Services Director

01/13/2026 - 11:12 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The City of Santa Monica has announced Aileen Reynolds as the next Director of the Housing and Human Services Department. She will earn an annual salary of $258,756.

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Santa Monica Deputy City Manager Takes Interim Job in Malibu

11/13/2025 - 11:12 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Santa Monica Deputy City Manager Christopher J.

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Santa Monica Homeless Housing Projects Terminated After Community Backlash

10/30/2025 - 8:04 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Two homeless housing projects that were slated for Ocean Ave.

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County Pauses Controversial Homeless Housing in Santa Monica

10/23/2025 - 9:48 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Los Angeles County officials have paused two controversial homeless housing projects in Santa Monica, giving developers more time to discuss the matter with city residents. 

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Santa Monica Declares Fiscal Distress

09/11/2025 - 8:47 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Santa Monica City Council declared a state of fiscal distress Tuesday night amid mounting financial pressures. The resolution is designed to help the city secure federal and state funds.

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Santa Monica Police Chief Ramón Batista Resigns Over Conflicts With City Leadership

09/02/2025 - 9:51 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Santa Monica Police Chief Ramón Batista submitted a letter of resignation on Friday, August 22, after nearly four years leading SMPD.

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Santa Monica City Attorney Resigns

07/31/2025 - 10:36 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Santa Monica City Attorney Doug Sloan has decided to return to Central California, three years after relocating to the L.A. County beach town.

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Irvine’s Oliver Chi Hired as Santa Monica City Manager

06/03/2025 - 11:08 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Oliver Chi, who has served as Irvine’s City Manager since 2021, has accepted the same position in Santa Monica. 

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California is Home to 9 of the 10 Least Affordable Cities for Homebuyers

05/22/2025 - 7:07 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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California’s housing market continues to crush average homebuyers.

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Battle Over At-Large Voting Heats Up as Lawmaker Attempts to Speed Up Reforms

04/03/2025 - 8:36 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Cities fighting CVRA lawsuits over at-large voting could soon be forced to make changes to their election systems before the appeals process has run its course.

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L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially entered the crowded race for California Governor. …
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Tuesday, November 4, marks California’s Special Election Day. Voters statewide will weigh in on…
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Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…
After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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