Christmas: Take a Hike!
By Steven Stajich As Terry Bozzio cited in her 80’s musical essay “Walkin’ in LA”… nobody does that. Apparently, back then anyhow, people just didn’t walk places. Among the sights you would not see back […]
OpEd: Santa Monica Leads on Zero Net Energy
by Dean Kubani, City of Santa Monica Chief Sustainability Officer Santa Monica became an early leader in urban sustainability when it adopted one of the world’s first sustainable city plans in 1994. Since then, sustainability […]
Letter to the Editor: Salaries of the City
Letter to the Editor: Are you kidding me? Have you seen the salaries that are being paid at Santa Monica City Hall? Permit me to state: I am a 40 year Property Owner and voter […]
OpEd: SM.a.r.t: Santa Monica’s Path to Net Zero
The City Council recently voted to accelerate Santa Monica’s adoption of the State’s new “Net Zero Energy” policy (NZE.) Although slated for adoption by 2020, the City will now require that Residents reduce their energy […]
Letter to the Editor: YWCA For Sale
Dear Editor – I am writing in my capacity as the head of the Members Advisory Council of Club 1527, the senior membership group at the Ken Edwards Center. There are 717 Santa Monica residents, […]
Letter to the Editor: YWCA for Sale
Letter to the Editor As the immediate past chair of the American Red Cross, Santa Monica Chapter, with current participation at the National American Red Cross level, I have had the pleasure of contributing my […]
Letter to the Editor: YWCA Legacy
Letter to the Editor: YWCA Legacy I was on the board of the Santa Monica YWCA when the transitional housing and education program for the emancipated foster girls was launched. Under Sally Young’s leadership, with endowed […]
OpEd: Driving Backwards
By Steve Stajich I haven’t been in one of those cars that drive themselves yet, but I imagine that you can sit just about anywhere you like since the thing, you know, does the steering […]
OpEd: Attorney General Pick Shakes Up California Politics
By Tom Elias All through his career, unpredictability has been the hallmark of Gov. Jerry Brown, and he did it again by choosing 12-term Democratic Rep. Xavier Becerra of Los Angeles as California’s next attorney […]
Letter to the Editor: YWCA
We are saddened, along with other Soroptimist Club members, to learn of the closing of the YWCA Santa Monica, after more than 90 years of Service to the community. Our Soroptimist Club has provided funding […]
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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