"It was just a horror movie," Lana Negrete, 40, who now co-owns the center with her father Chico and runs the business with her husband. "They took everything from us, and no one stopped them.

Santa Monica City Council approves updates to RAND Corporation's development agreement for more diverse Civic Center uses.

SANTA MONICA - In a highly contentious move, the Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday night to remove six of its appointees to the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) Board, a decision critics have ...

During a City Council meeting earlier this week, Mayor Lana Negrete said the potential move was for public safety, citing late-night crimes that happened in the past two years.

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By Ashley Napier, Special to the Daily Press City Council announced Lana Negrete as their newly appointed Councilmember Tuesday after two-time former Mayor and longtime City Councilmember Kevin ...

It was so violating,” Lana Negrete said. Looters attacked the store on May 31. Several people were dropped off in cars and grabbed what they could. "Everyone helping each other get inside.

Negrete, who co-owns the shop with her father, Chico Fernandez, said she pays herself less than $42,000 a year. After losing 68% of her business to the pandemic, she did not need another hit.

Santa Monica is now home to SoCal’s first “ Entertainment Zone, ” where tourists and residents can go on weekends to enjoy alcoholic drinks outdoors while walking around the Third Street ...