December 15, 2025
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We Don’t Need It:

The full page ad Macerich ran last week showed a charming little village scene with lots of happy people. What it conveniently doesn’t show are the three 21-story towers looming over the area. I guess […]

Whose Santa Monica Is It Anyway?:

Santa Monica was literally an afterthought for its founders. Senator John P. Jones, who had made a fortune in silver in Nevada, wanted to found a new Los Angeles railroad, and chose this patch of […]

Theater:

Capture Now, written and performed by Josh Jonas. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Drive, near Santa Monica Airport, Fridays at 8, Sundays at 5. ADMISSION: $20. Students and seniors, $15. (310) 397-3244. Counting for Thunder, […]

Star Gazing:

Aries Keep your schedule free and clear for the next two weeks to allow for some special person to walk into your life. When you are too busy to catch your breath, life speeds by […]

Star Gazing:

Aries Keep your schedule free and clear for the next two weeks to allow for some special person to walk into your life. When you are too busy to catch your breath, life speeds by […]

Dirty Bomb on HBO:

There are a lot of things to be afraid of in the made-for-television movie, “Dirty War.” A few shots of terrified naked women shouldn’t be among them. “Dirty War,” a coproduction of the BBC, is […]

They Say All Politics is Local:

Michael Feinstein, City Councilmember Special to the Mirror They say all politics is local. There are few things more local than your front and back yard. That is why next Tuesday, the City Council will […]

Healthy Next Steps For Democracy in Santa Monica:

Michael Feinstein, Mayor of Santa Monica Special to the Mirror Santa Monicans understand the value of a healthy democracy. With another election season behind us, it’s time to reflect upon how we can improve, refine […]