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Outdoor bars, food trucks to light up spare parking lot in Thousand Oaks
A venue featuring outdoor bars in modified cargo containers and food trucks is moving forward after getting a green light from the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission. Plans call for beer and wine bars to rise next to each other in two 40-feet-by-8-feet shipping containers in what's now an overflow parking lot behind the Hyatt Regency Westlake, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. A third container of similar size will provide restrooms at the venue, which is being called The Drop Yard.
17th Annual Santa Monica July 4th Parade to Return to Classic Route
Much of Main Street and Some Adjacent Streets Will Be Closed. The annual Fourth of July parade will return to its classic route this year, kicking off at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. The parade will begin at Pico Boulevard and Main Street, traveling south on Main Street before...
New laws that will impact Malibuites starting July 1
Provisions include no more hidden fees, easier processes to rent properties, and an increased minimum wage By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times Rental properties and landlords can no longer charge a potential tenant more than one month’s rent as a deposit effective July 1. Previously, landlords could require renters to pay as security deposits amounts equivalent to two months’ rent for […] The post New laws that will impact Malibuites starting July 1 appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Beverly Hills illegally rejected plan to build 165 new homes, C.A.R. says
Californians for Homeownership, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) that aims to address California’s housing crisis through impact litigation, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the city of Beverly Hills over its denial of an application to build a 165-unit mixed-use development in the city’s urban core. The lawsuit is the group’s second filed against Beverly Hills, after a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled in its favor in another housing lawsuit late last year.
5-year homeless encampment cleaning contract goes before Thousand Oaks City Council
The Thousand Oaks City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a five-year contract with a company that cleans up illegal homeless encampments. City staff is recommending that the council approve a contract of up to $1 million with North Hollywood-based Woods Maintenance Services Inc. As part of its vote, the council will decide whether to budget $200,000 for the service during the next fiscal year. ...
Culver City Sees Dramatic 17% Decrease in Homelessness Amid Expanding Support Services
In a move that has significantly shifted the landscape of homelessness, Culver City reports a noticeable decline in the number of unsheltered people in the area. The numbers speak: as of 2024, the city has seen the number of individuals without a roof over their heads drop to 115, down by 17% from the previous year's count of 139, and a stark decline from the 229 reported in 2022. These statistics suggest a near halving of this population, largely attributed to the strategic homeless service initiatives put in place by city officials.
City Offers Its Take on Homeless Count Results: Slight Decline in Number of People Sleeping on the Street
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The west side of Los Angeles County, which includes Santa Monica, saw a nearly 20 percent decrease in the total population of people experiencing homelessness, according to numbers released Friday by the Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority, or LAHSA.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
WeHo’s Zbur trying to salvage controversial Prop 47
Efforts to revise a notorious soft-on-crime law have advanced in the California Legislature with the help of West Hollywood Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, setting up a showdown with citizens’ push to fully repeal Proposition 47. Proposition 47, passed by California voters in November 2014 and titled the “Safe Neighborhoods...
Sandy Cassidy | A New Low in California
After reading the article on the front page of today’s Signal (June 26) regarding the cuts to the senior meal programs, I am angered and saddened. The state has billions to spend on proudly being a sanctuary state, on homeless encampments that only get bigger, crime that doesn’t get better and a train to nowhere, but to balance the state budget, they need $5.1 million from the senior meals program right here in Santa Clarita.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief. “The public in the Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys and other communities will seek relief...
Councilmembers unite to condemn controversial sign on the Promenade
In a long meeting on Tuesday that sailed past 3 o’clock in the morning, members of Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously 7-0 to prepare a resolution condemning the sign that was first placed on the front of 1335 Third Street by building owner John Alle in December 2022.
Rogers reaches into recreation past to revitalize city parks
Santa Monica’s recreational amenities are vast, and a new face in the city is looking to maximize the potential of parks and beyond. In April, Jenny Rogers was named the city’s new Director of Recreation and Arts (RAD), becoming the point person for the city’s department behind parks, facilities and art projects.
Fireworks and the Pier 360 festival bring summer vibes to Santa Monica
Patriotic pride and beachside fun were on the schedule this past weekend for locals taking part in the Santa Monica College “Celebrate America” fireworks show and the Pier 360 Beach Festival. On the evening of June 29, SMC’s Corsair Field played host to the city’s top fireworks affair,...
Phase 1 Of Malibu Community Lands Complete
MALIBU—On Friday, June 28, the city of Malibu posted on their Facebook page that Phase 1 of the Malibu Community Lands project has been completed. From now until mid-August, the city of Malibu will review all the feedback they have collected so far. Starting in mid-August, they will return...
City holds classes on use of fire extinguishers
Are you prepared? If you don’t own a fire extinguisher, what are you waiting for? It’s an effective tool to stop a small fire before it grows into a disaster. And if you already own a fire extinguisher, do you know how to use it? Has it expired? Yes, they do stop working after years of sitting untouched — the units […] The post City holds classes on use of fire extinguishers appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Public Invited to Comment on PCH Safety Improvements
The Study Area Covers Malibu City Limits, From Approximately 1,700 Feet West of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to One Mile East of the L.A./Ventura County Line. Caltrans is inviting the public to provide comments to help shape a master plan feasibility study aimed at improving safety on a 22-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1) in Malibu.
Santa Monica Adopts $765M Budget, Focuses on Public Safety and Homelessness
Adjustments Involve the Addition of Police Officer Positions and Enhancements to the City’s Security Camera Program. The Santa Monica City Council recently adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating and Capital Improvement Program budget, investmenting in areas such as public safety, addressing homelessness, sustainability, mobility and inclusive programs. The $765.3...
New fire safety designations for some Tri-Counties communities could mean lower insurance rates
It sounds like government jargon about fire safety. But, a state designation could save tens of thousands of people in the Tri-Counties money on their fire insurance. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection just completed a review of wildfire risk planning in cities and counties around the state. Some jurisdictions which met top safety criteria have been designated as Fire Risk Reduction Communities.
Culver City to Celebrate Independence Day with Downtown Drone Show – July 5
With the fireworks show at West LA College cancelled, the Downtown Independence Celebration will be the official Independence Celebration for Culver City. There will be live music on Town Plaza starting at 6 pm by Brenda Carsey and her Band, followed by a short patriotic program at approximately 8 pm and an aerial drone show over the Culver Studios when it is dark.
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