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By Jack Simon Maintaining that “10% of Santa Monica residents speak Spanish at home,” the City Council has backed a motion calling for all city information be disseminated in Spanish as well as English “to ensure that language justice has a prominent place in our efforts.” At its last meeting, the Council directed staff to draft an ordinance “creating a biennial language access plan” in accordance with its “recent priorities regarding equity and inclusion.” The motion, requested by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan and Councilmember Gleam Davis, states t...
AP and Observer Staff Santa Monica police limited access to the Pier on Easter Sunday, a result of crowds, mostly wearing masks, that tried to access the 120 year old wooden structure. Even with some limitations that exclude drinking at a bar, a lot of activities Californians haven't been able to enjoy for most of the past year are suddenly within reach as the state reopens more widely. Tired of lockdowns, people are outside enjoying the weather. April is bringing a fresh breath of warm spring...
by Corva Corvax A Logical Opinion Dressed up in the language of compassion and social justice, the City Council's vote on March 30 to accommodate 6,168 affordable housing units, 70% of whatever new housing is built, and then to disperse these affordable units throughout the city, including along Montana Avenue and Main Street, is in reality a despicable theft of the earnings of hardworking residents and will end up benefiting no one. There are so many fatal flaws in the logic, data, and goals...
The Culver City Booster Club will hold a Virtual Beer and Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets to the event are $50. “The student athletes have had to adapt to changes this year and so has the Booster Club,” said Culver City Athletic Director Tom Salter. “We are super excited to be bringing this new virtual event to the community. It will be a blast and it’s all in support of our students.” For more information and to purchase tickets, visit cchsboosterclub.com...
