Former Writer Sues FX Networks Over Firing
Diara Bradley alleges retaliation for complaints about workplace safety and missed meal breaks at the network.
Santa Monica Business News
Across Santa Monica, coverage here takes in corporate mergers, store openings and closings, startup funding and executive changes. Reporting addresses the commercial landscape and the organizations that anchor it.
Openings & Closings
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Should local governments prioritize the preservation of historical landmarks during major infrastructure upgrades?
Santa Monica to Remove Iconic Pier Sign for Restoration
The historic 1941 sign will undergo repairs in Las Vegas as part of a multi-year bridge replacement project.
People
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Do you trust your local government's efforts to revitalize aging retail districts in your area?
Santa Monica Downtown Visitors Have Increased
Downtown Santa Monica Inc reported significant growth in traffic alongside new board leadership and task forces.
Industry
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Do you prioritize local dispensary loyalty over finding the best advertised price for cannabis products?
Off The Charts Opens New Santa Monica Dispensary
The cannabis retailer brings its latest location to 2415 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica.
Jobs
Santa Monica Advances Construction Permit Rules
The City Council advanced a building code package and permitting changes that would require landlords to notify tenants before permit applications.
Philanthropy
Live Poll
Do you believe local volunteer-led projects are an effective way to address food insecurity in your area?
Westside H.O.D.G. to Host Lunch Bag Art Exhibition
The November 1 event in Santa Monica showcases decorated lunch bags used by a nonprofit that has fed nearly 1 million people.
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Regular subjects here include market shifts, employment trends, retail expansions and changes in corporate leadership. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. The local economy is uniquely shaped by the proximity of the tourism industry and high-density commercial real estate zones. Periodic fluctuations in local consumer demand and shifts in state-level regulatory policy define much of the activity reported here.