Will We Ever Be Still?
By Steve Stajich `Let’s be straight with each other at the top here: Not everyone can sit still. Sure, children are never expected to attend a birthday party where the main entrée is sugar […]
SMa.r.t.-In The Spot… Light: Creative Zoning in Santa Monica
By Bob Taylor, AIA for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow) Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA, Planning Commissioner; Ron Goldman FAIA: Sam Tolkin Architect: Bob Taylor AIA; Thane Roberts AIA; Dan Jansenson Architect; Phil Brock […]
With Racist Politics, You Have to Watch Your Language
By Steve Stajich I’m sorry that you missed it. While not as dramatic or socially relevant as the events that precipitated it, there was a discussion at our dinner table earlier this week that was […]
State Senate Should Look Hard at New Utility Regulator
By Tom Elias, Mirror Columnist Depending on how things go in a scheduled Aug. 23 state Senate confirmation hearing on Gov. Jerry Brown’s latest choice for a seat on the powerful state Public Utilities Commission, […]
Broken Apart, Disclose Act Still Vital For Public Trust
By Tom Elias “Give light and the people will find their own way.” – longtime slogan of the now-defunct Scripps Howard Newspapers group. The essence of that motto, written early in the last century, was a […]
SMa.r.t.-$76 million for Sustainable What?
By Phil Brock The Santa Monica City Council approved construction of a new “City Services Building” at its Aug. 8 Council meeting. As local media noted, “Council took very little time (25 minutes) to approve […]
Letter to the Editor: Vaccination Law
Dear Santa Monica Mirror: All children deserve the opportunity to attend school without the need to worry about health consequences. The article “Vaccination Law Begins Showing Results” on August 14th emphasized the positive impact vaccines […]
Letter to the Editor: Vaccinations
Dear Editor, I am writing to you in response to the Tom Elias editorial concerning vaccinations. I am not one of those parents who feel this is good news. I happen to hold the opposite […]
Good Taste: Take a Hike!
By Barbara Bishop A couple of years ago, I helped to create the Rotary of Santa Monica’s “Healthy Living” committee. Our role was to organize a healthy outing every few months. I don’t think anyone […]
Film Retrospective: World War II Works
By Whitney Scott Bain With the recent release of Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk,” a selection of classic and unknown, courageous World War II films to accompany the film’s success makes for great catch-up viewing “Dunkirk” […]
Pier Ferris Wheel to Display Giant Flag, Military Seals for Veterans Day
Free ceremony with Chinook flyover, awards set for Nov. 11 The Pacific Park Ferris wheel will light up Tuesday night...
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HomeState Shares Details on Upcoming Westside Location
Texas-style breakfast taco chain to open ninth spot in Santa Monica; first 50 guests get free tacos for a week...
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