At the dawn of his inauguration, we called on Barack Obama to be the hero our country so sorely needed.  We pointed back in time to the flush of hope that greeted Bill Clinton’s election […]

Like a gracious house guest, when the year 2010 arrived it brought with it two enormous gifts. Both of these shiny baubles are currently on display for public viewing. Both are modern-looking and in their […]

Dear Editor, RE: Remembering Ken Genser There is no individual that I can think of who exemplified such dedication, hard work, knowledge, and flexibility as our great City of Santa Monica’s longest-serving public official Ken […]

When it comes to describing the true source of California’s current troubles, one of the late, great cartoonist Walt Kelly’s swamp-dwelling characters may have said it best: “We have met the enemy and he is […]

STAFF REPORT UPDATE: A memorial service will be held for the public January 24, 2010 at 1 p. m. in Barnum Hall on the Santa Monica High School campus. The service details were released from […]

This story has been linked by another story, regarding the death of Ken Genser. Click MAYOR KEN GENSER DIES AT 59 to read that story.SUSAN CLOKEMirror Contributing Writer“Being on the Council is a tremendous responsibility, […]

MITCH CHORTKOFFMirror Contributing Writer The Santa Monica High boys basketball team won two more games last week in its recovery from a slow start to the season. The Vikings lost three of their first four […]

The City of Santa Monica released this statement Monday: Notice is hereby given that the Santa Monica City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 has been canceled due to lack of a quorum. This […]

The City of Santa Monica issued this statement Monday: Notice is hereby given that the Santa Monica City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 has been canceled due to lack of a quorum. This […]