BRING RUSTY’S WORKERS BACK!
Earlier this year, Rusty’s Surf Ranch, a longtime fixture on the Santa Monica Pier, abruptly closed its doors. This closure left devoted workers, some with more than a decade of service, suddenly unemployed. Now, a new bar and restaurant, California Roadhouse, plans to open in Rusty’s former location.
Behind closed doors and without any public notice, the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, a body created by the City Council to manage the Pier on behalf of residents, recommended approval of the new 5 year lease out of public view, with no public agenda, no community input, and no guarantee that longtime workers would have the opportunity to reclaim their jobs.