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June 9 · June 9, 2026

Council OKs $650K Rose Parade float, freeway-cap grant; surfers push to drop AB 1740

Big night with a lot on the line: the council approved a $650,000 contract to build a Santa Monica float in the 2027 Rose Parade, accepted a $2 million feder…

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May 26Council launches $6M renter aid program, sets Coastal Commission deal, and orders transparency on Virginia Ave apartments May 12Council adopts Santa Monica Boulevard safety plan 7-0, with quick-build fixes coming at the McKinley Elementary crossing before next school year Apr 28April 28 - Apr 28, 2026 Apr 14April 14 - Apr 14, 2026 Mar 24March 24 - Mar 24, 2026 Mar 10March 10 - Mar 10, 2026

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Tierra Apartmentsapproved Camera Obscura restoration and park concessionapproved Virginia Avenue apartments rehabilitationunder-review

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