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THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014
Volume 13 Issue 195
Santa Monica Daily Press
CRIME LOG SEE PAGE 10
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THE CLOSE TO THE HOLIDAY ISSUE
Half of new multi-family apartments affordable BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
CITY HALL Redevelopment agency or no redevelopment agency, Santa Monica managed to add 246 affordable multi-family residences in fiscal year 2012-13. It was the second most in the city’s recorded history (which dates back to 1994) adding two units fewer than in fiscal year 2008-09, according to a report released by City Hall this week. Still, these units were largely financed SEE AFFORDABLE PAGE 6
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FESTIVE: Many in the Fourth of July Parade are known to dress up in silly costumes for the occasion.
Fourth and Main
BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
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Patriotic parade to fill Main Street BY MATTHEW HALL Editor-in-Chief
MAIN STREET Santa Monica's one and only parade will fill Main Street on July 4 and organizers are encouraging residents to come down to enjoy the floats, music, horses, vintage fire trucks and the camaraderie of Independence Day. Organizers chose “May the 4th Be With You” as the 2014 theme and they are encouraging participants to use unique and creative ideas for their parade entries Fabian Lewkowicz santamonicacloseup.com
SMRR co-chair running for school board The co-chair of the city’s largest political party has decided to run for school board after hearing that at least one current member of the board won’t seek reelection. R i c h a r d Tahvildaran-Jesswein, who has co-chaired TA H V I L D A R A N Santa Monicans for JESSWEIN Renters’ Rights (SMRR) for four years alongside longtime co-Chair Patricia Hoffman, would have to resign from his position if he is elected to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School
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