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Proposition 22 exempted ride-share companies from certain labor laws, court rules in favor of the companies By Sam Catanzaro ​​A California appeals court has ruled that ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft can continue to classify their drivers as independent contractors, overturning a lower-court decision that had barred them from doing so.  The decision came …

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Hotel’s new operator announces plans for $4 million renovation, including rebranding and upgrading accessibility for guests with disabilities By Dolores Quintana IHG Hotels & Resorts will bring the iconic Regent Hotels and Resorts brand back to the United States with the reopening of the Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel in late 2023. The hotel’s $4 …

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Councilmembers divided over proposal calling for City Manager to engage in meaningful consultation with authorized vendors regarding sidewalk vending policies By Sam Catanzaro A proposal to improve communication with street vendors on and around the Santa Monica Pier sparked a contentious debate during a City Council meeting on Tuesday. The proposal, sponsored by Councilmembers Jesse …

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Katsu Bar joins Paderia and Oakberry in the transformation of the 3032 Wilshire building By Dolores Quintana Katsu Bar has put up signs announcing that they will be opening a new location in what used to be a Bank of America at 3032 Wilshire as reported by Toddrickallen.com. Katsu Bar’s website says of their restaurant, …

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The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the way we live our lives, and one of the most significant impacts has been on the restaurant industry. With indoor dining restrictions and safety concerns, many restaurants shifted their focus to outdoor dining options, facialtied by cities streamlining the permitting process for Al Fresco set ups. These expanded outdoor …

Survey: Should Officials Remove Barriers to Outdoor Dining? Read More »

Partnering with Streetlet, the marketplace will take place each weekend in June and showcase local goods made in Southern California. Santa Monica Place is inviting LGBTQIA+ artisans and makers to apply for the Made with PRIDE Marketplace, which will be returning to the center each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June. The unique pop-up retail …

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