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Santa Monica Press Releases: COVID-19

Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency to August 31

Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency to August 31

July 28, 2020 4:09 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Santa Monica Fire Participates in COVID-19 Safety Stand Down

Santa Monica Fire Participates in COVID-19 Safety Stand Down

July 23, 2020 10:50 AM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Eviction Moratorium Extended to September 30 for Residential and August...

Eviction Moratorium Extended to September 30 for Residential and August...

July 15, 2020 7:47 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Candidate Nomination Period Begins July 13 and Signature Requirement...

Candidate Nomination Period Begins July 13 and Signature Requirement...

July 8, 2020 3:30 PM
by City Clerk – Records & Election Services in Press Releases

Santa Monica Strengthens Face Covering Requirement and Allows for Citations...

Santa Monica Strengthens Face Covering Requirement and Allows for Citations...

July 2, 2020 9:25 AM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

 City Launches COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Provides...

 City Launches COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Provides...

July 1, 2020 2:13 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency to July 31 and LA County Orders...

Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency to July 31 and LA County Orders...

June 29, 2020 7:19 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Historic Santa Monica Pier Reopens with Focus on Safety

Historic Santa Monica Pier Reopens with Focus on Safety

June 24, 2020 10:15 AM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Main Street Expands Outdoor Dining and Shopping to Support the Safe...

Main Street Expands Outdoor Dining and Shopping to Support the Safe...

June 22, 2020 2:20 PM
by Community Development Department in Press Releases

Santa Monica Extends Its Temporary Eviction Moratorium to July 31,...

Santa Monica Extends Its Temporary Eviction Moratorium to July 31,...

June 17, 2020 7:21 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Restaurants Cleared to Expand Outdoor Dining Under Eighteenth Supplement  

Restaurants Cleared to Expand Outdoor Dining Under Eighteenth Supplement  

May 29, 2020 9:28 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

Santa Monica Clears Path for Safe Restaurant and Salon Reopening

Santa Monica Clears Path for Safe Restaurant and Salon Reopening

May 29, 2020 3:47 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

City Council Approves $6.4 Million in Restoration of High Value Programs...

City Council Approves $6.4 Million in Restoration of High Value Programs...

May 27, 2020 9:49 AM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

City Staff Proposes to Restore Key Services in City Budget Amidst Restructuring...

City Staff Proposes to Restore Key Services in City Budget Amidst Restructuring...

May 22, 2020 5:58 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

City Launches New Section of SantaMonica.gov Focused on Economic Recovery...

City Launches New Section of SantaMonica.gov Focused on Economic Recovery...

May 19, 2020 6:07 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

Some Board and Commissions to Resume Limited Meetings and Limits on...

Some Board and Commissions to Resume Limited Meetings and Limits on...

May 19, 2020 6:01 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

Preferential Parking Restrictions for Beach Zone 3 Effective May 22

Preferential Parking Restrictions for Beach Zone 3 Effective May 22

May 15, 2020 1:42 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency to June 30 and Requires Face Coverings for...

Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency to June 30 and Requires Face Coverings for...

May 14, 2020 2:07 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

L.A. County Provides Limited Access to Santa Monica Beaches for Active...

L.A. County Provides Limited Access to Santa Monica Beaches for Active...

May 13, 2020 2:40 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

City Council Approves Zoning Changes to Expedite Business Recovery...

City Council Approves Zoning Changes to Expedite Business Recovery...

May 12, 2020 10:21 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

New Emergency Orders Limit Loud Construction Activities, Suspend Plastic...

New Emergency Orders Limit Loud Construction Activities, Suspend Plastic...

May 8, 2020 11:15 AM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Select Businesses to Reopen Friday, May 8

Select Businesses to Reopen Friday, May 8

May 6, 2020 6:32 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

City Council Approves Plan for Santa Monica’s Future in Response to...

City Council Approves Plan for Santa Monica’s Future in Response to...

May 6, 2020 1:30 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

Santa Monica Extends its Temporary Eviction Moratorium to June 30,...

Santa Monica Extends its Temporary Eviction Moratorium to June 30,...

April 30, 2020 1:00 PM
by City Attorney in Press Releases

City Council Adopts Resolution to Temporarily Amend Council Rules for...

City Council Adopts Resolution to Temporarily Amend Council Rules for...

April 29, 2020 12:38 PM
by Council in Press Releases

Santa Monica Launches Economic Recovery Task Force to Accelerate Swift...

Santa Monica Launches Economic Recovery Task Force to Accelerate Swift...

April 29, 2020 8:15 AM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Emergency Order on Planning Deadlines and Extended Hotel Stays

Emergency Order on Planning Deadlines and Extended Hotel Stays

April 27, 2020 12:31 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

New Housing Opportunities Open May 1 for Santa Monica Residents and...

New Housing Opportunities Open May 1 for Santa Monica Residents and...

April 20, 2020 11:17 AM
by Housing and Economic Development in Press Releases

Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Votes to Appoint Lane Dilg...

Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Votes to Appoint Lane Dilg...

April 18, 2020 6:01 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency and Associated Orders through...

Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency and Associated Orders through...

April 15, 2020 1:55 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

City Council Unanimously Votes to Move Forward with Voluntary Early...

City Council Unanimously Votes to Move Forward with Voluntary Early...

April 15, 2020 8:15 AM
by Council in Press Releases

Single Weekend Farmers Market Begins Saturday, April 18

Single Weekend Farmers Market Begins Saturday, April 18

April 14, 2020 10:15 AM
by Housing and Economic Development in Press Releases

Weekend Santa Monica Closures include All Parks on Easter Sunday, April...

Weekend Santa Monica Closures include All Parks on Easter Sunday, April...

April 9, 2020 2:30 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Announcing the We Are Santa Monica Innovation Fund

Announcing the We Are Santa Monica Innovation Fund

April 9, 2020 8:30 AM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Face Coverings Required by Santa Monica Businesses and Patrons

Face Coverings Required by Santa Monica Businesses and Patrons

April 8, 2020 7:30 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Santa Monica Broadens Its Temporary Eviction Moratorium

Santa Monica Broadens Its Temporary Eviction Moratorium

April 8, 2020 12:15 PM
by City Attorney in Press Releases

Local Construction Sites Must Observe “Safer at Home” Orders

Local Construction Sites Must Observe “Safer at Home” Orders

April 1, 2020 2:01 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Los Angeles County Closes All County Beaches Through May 15, 2020

Los Angeles County Closes All County Beaches Through May 15, 2020

March 27, 2020 1:16 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

City Hall and Facilities Closures Extended and Relief for City Lease...

City Hall and Facilities Closures Extended and Relief for City Lease...

March 27, 2020 10:30 AM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Parking During the Coronavirus Emergency

Parking During the Coronavirus Emergency

March 26, 2020 5:12 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

City of Santa Monica Adopts State and County Stay at Home Orders

City of Santa Monica Adopts State and County Stay at Home Orders

March 23, 2020 12:07 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Santa Monica Beach Parking Lots Close

Santa Monica Beach Parking Lots Close

March 22, 2020 2:06 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

City Emergency Orders Suspend Parking Restrictions, Big Blue Bus Fares,...

City Emergency Orders Suspend Parking Restrictions, Big Blue Bus Fares,...

March 18, 2020 3:51 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Street Sweeping and Preferential Parking Suspended and Emergency Zoning...

Street Sweeping and Preferential Parking Suspended and Emergency Zoning...

March 17, 2020 10:30 AM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

City of Santa Monica Issues Emergency Order for Temporary Business...

City of Santa Monica Issues Emergency Order for Temporary Business...

March 16, 2020 11:30 AM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

City Temporarily Closes Santa Monica Pier to Protect the Public’s Health

City Temporarily Closes Santa Monica Pier to Protect the Public’s Health

March 15, 2020 9:22 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

City of Santa Monica Issues Temporary Moratorium on Evictions for Non-Payment...

City of Santa Monica Issues Temporary Moratorium on Evictions for Non-Payment...

March 14, 2020 4:00 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

City of Santa Monica Proclaims Local Emergency in Response to the Novel...

City of Santa Monica Proclaims Local Emergency in Response to the Novel...

March 13, 2020 10:29 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

Santa Monica City Hall Building and Library Closures to the Public

Santa Monica City Hall Building and Library Closures to the Public

March 12, 2020 6:04 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Santa Monica Gatherings Cancelled and New Guidance on Social Distancing...

Santa Monica Gatherings Cancelled and New Guidance on Social Distancing...

March 12, 2020 12:39 PM
by Office of Emergency Management in Press Releases

Santa Monica City Attorney Reminds Employers to Comply with Paid Sick...

Santa Monica City Attorney Reminds Employers to Comply with Paid Sick...

March 12, 2020 11:12 AM
by City Attorney in Press Releases

Santa Monica City Attorney Warns About Price Gouging Following Statewide...

Santa Monica City Attorney Warns About Price Gouging Following Statewide...

March 5, 2020 4:11 PM
by City Attorney in Press Releases

Joint Statement from the Westside Cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City,...

Joint Statement from the Westside Cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City,...

March 4, 2020 2:44 PM
by City Manager's Office in Press Releases

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