July 3, 2026
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Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

Latinos Still A National Sleeping Giant:

Before the 1994 Proposition 187 galvanized them into a powerful voting bloc, it was common to refer to California Latinos as a political “sleeping giant.” No longer. Where before 1994, Hispanics accounted for barely 10 […]

Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

Demo Hopes For Congress Run Through California:

Democrats have dreamed all Fall of making a huge congressional comeback and reinstalling San Francisco’s Nancy Pelosi as speaker of the House. That would be a gigantic turnaround from two years ago, when Republicans won […]

One of David Skernick's pieces called "Route 7

Santa Monica Art Exhibits Guide For Friday, October 12:

Santa Monica’s art scene is large and diverse — with Bergamot Station Art Center at 2525 Michigan Avenue home to many galleries who regulatory change their exhibitions. Here is a selection of galleries with exhibitions […]

Designating Chez Jay as a local landmark became an issue thanks to the Civic Center Specific Plan

Chez Jay Qualifies For Santa Monica Landmark Status:

A piece of Santa Monica history earned a victory of sorts Monday evening at City Hall, as the Landmarks Commission unanimously voted the famed Chez Jay meets the qualifications to be designated a local landmark. […]