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Blog | Congressman Waxman Urges FAA To Remove Lead From…

Several studies have measured enormous amounts of pollution in the residential neighborhoods…
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Police Investigating Alleged Laser-Pointing Incident

A laser was allegedly pointed at a news helicopter hovering in Santa Monica on Wednesday…
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Board Advises Early Legal Action to Modify, Close Airport

The Santa Monica Airport Commission urges city to use declaratory relief to clarify the…
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More Recommendations for Reducing Santa Monica Airport's…

Santa Monica's Airport Commission urges city to give notice on ending leases, and to bar a key…
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FAA to Fine Individuals for Pointing Lasers at Aircraft

Those who aim the devices into a cockpit can be fined up to $11,000.
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Plane Crash Prompts Trip to Washington

City officials will visit the Federal Aviation Administration to review flight school leases…
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Tension Escalates Between Airport Commission, City

Santa Monica Airport Commission Chairman says he can't trust city staffers, but City Manager…
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Santa Monica Airport Control Tower Avoids Closure

Other Southern California control towers, however, are scheduled to close next month,…
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Sequester Could Close SMO Tower

The tower is one of 100 targeted for closure. "This is a very new item to us," Santa Monica…
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Airport Visioning Phase 2 Finale Reflects Unease

Consultant and city staff's summaries of Phase 2 acknowledge that distrust of the process…
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Anti-Airport? Tell the Feds, Council Says

Santa Monica officials sympathize with activists but say local government has no power—that…
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Airport Commission Asks Council for Stronger 'Visioning'…

Considering the process flawed, the commission asks for specific research on possible closure…
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Commission Hears Legal Scenarios for Airport's Future

Two legal scenarios at the commission's visioning workshop present possibilities for reducing…
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Oil Co. Shares Good News About Unleaded Avgas

Swedish oil executive tells Santa Monica Airport audience that 90 percent of piston-powered…
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Call to Action: Petition EPA to Ban Lead in Aviation Gas

Help lessen Santa Monica Airport's toxicity with this easy-to-do petition.
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Phase 2 of Airport 'Visioning' Moves Toward Big Finish

Public comment still sought as discussion groups end. An April Airport Commission workshop and…
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Pilots Group Says Residents Want Santa Monica Airport Open

Ahead of Tuesday night's Santa Monica City Council meeting, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots…
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Proposal Could Slash SMO Flight Ops by Nearly Half

Airport Commission proposes new law based on precedents here and in New York.
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City Council to 'Continue With Other Efforts to Increase…

The city has given up the fight over an ordinance prohibiting category C and D jets from being…
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Anti-Airport Activists Absent at 'Visioning' Forums

City adds five sessions to garner public input on Santa Monica Airport's future—but wonders…
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Commissioner Blasts 'Legal Fallacies,' Closed Door Talks on…

Airport Commission Vice Chair David Goddard frustrated over no action or public discussion by…
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A Generational Opportunity: Turn Santa Monica Airport into a…

Santa Monica City Council takes up the future of the airport Tuesday night. This post is about…
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Startup Airline Hits Turbulence at SMO

Surf Air, a membership-based but scheduled carrier, says the jobs and service it would bring…
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June 27: Polynesian Dance and Free Comedy Improvisation

Also today, the airport commission tackles noise pollution.
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Airport Officer Accuses City of Discrimination

The 56-year-old airport services officer has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the…
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Santa Monica Begins Official Look at Airport's Future

With an operating agreement with the FAA expiring in about four years, options for the airport…
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Apr. 22: Happy Earth Day and Good Friday

A litany of celebrations surrounding the eco-holiday and holy day are happening today in SM.
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Blog | Santa Monica Airport Phase 3 "Visional Process" to…

The city will launch the third stage of its vision for the future of Santa Monica Airport.…
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SMO Tower Could Close in Early April

Anti-airport community group says it supports the tower's closure.
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Council Mulls Future of Santa Monica Airport

Following a four-hour hearing, council members direct city staff to continue to explore…
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