Opinion: A Man, a Mural, and a Mess
By Will South A mural is being covered over inside the historic landmark Santa Monica City Hall building. This decision follows upon a 6–1 vote by city council members on April 11 in favor of […]
SMa.r.t. Column: Everyone Has a Plan……
In the summer of 2010 your City adopted its Land Use and Circulation element (LUCE). This legal document, a product of 6 years of public meetings, hearings, debates and revisions, was to govern the next […]
SMa.r.t. Column: Power to the People
Electrical power is now determining much of modern life from smartphones, to electric toothbrushes, to scooters to cars and beyond the usual lights and air-conditioning. Its generation distribution and consumption is no longer just a […]
How to Heal the Soil and Why
By Andy Lopez We all know how important the vital role the soil plays in your plants’ health, trees, and eventually the Earth’s health. We take for granted the soil that lies beneath our feet. […]
SMa.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Needs More Sunshine
You wouldn’t think so by looking outside, but Santa Monica is under ominous dark grey clouds on the horizon in which a storm is brewing, but this is not a weather forecast or about climate […]
SMa.r.t. Column: Politics as Usual
Friday, October 11, 2019, was a warm, pleasant day in the Bay Area town of Newark, California. Midday temps were in the mid-70s, but the folks working in the office of a local attorney were […]
Letter to Editor: State Housing Mandates and Santa Monica
Dear Editor, State housing mandates and Santa Monica: The state wants the city to build 6000 affordable housing units at the city’s cost. At $400,000 per unit (a typical cost for city construction) Total cost: […]
Food Review: A Cluckin’ Good Chicken Taco
Breaking down chicken, pork and beef tacos from LOQUI By Kerry Slater A Westside taco spot, while a bit pricey, serves up a chicken taco worth every cent and pork and beef options that hit […]
SMa.r.t. Column: History Repeats Itself
Santa Monicans today understand there is a titanic struggle going on for the heart and soul of their City. And it’s not the first time this has happened. The battle manifests itself in infinite ways […]
Opinion: Critical Time Regarding Malibu Unification Efforts
By Dr. Ben Drati, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Members, I am writing this letter to explain the status of unification efforts from my perspective as superintendent of […]
What to Know About Santa Monica’s $3.5M ‘Restorative Justice Program’ (Video)
The City Council unanimously launched a $3.5 million Restorative Justice Program — one of the largest locally funded efforts of...
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Malibu Oceanfront Lot with Rebuild Potential Listed for $1.9M
Buyers can rebuild under Malibu’s Fast Track Rebuild Program, with potential for up to 3,433 square feet of livable space,...
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