Newsbrief: Santa Monica assesses equity program

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By Week_adminJan 13, 2026, 9:53 pm145 ptsTrendingTop
Santa Monica's city council planned to discuss proposed updates to its social equity licensing framework. Set to begin accepting applications this month, the proposed changes would give preferred treatment to individuals who meet two out of three qualifications -- cannabis arrest history, residence in…

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