Event Brief
Santa Monica keeps SaMoShel open while adding Palm Motel
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Santa Monica approved city control of the Palm Motel for homeless services, but delayed SaMoShel closure pending replacement housing.
WHO: Santa Monica City Council; City Manager; Councilmembers Dan Hall, Ellis Raskin, Lana Negrete; Mayor Caroline Torosis; Palm Motel owner; The People Concern; The Salvation Army
WHAT: Council approved a Housing Focused System of Care directing city control of the Palm Motel for homeless services and requiring SaMoShel not be shut down until replacement housing and a robust transition plan are identified.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
WHERE: Santa Monica, CA
WHY: The council directed that SaMoShel not be closed until replacement housing is identified and a more concrete transition plan is presented.
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