Opinion: Ocean Glimpses All That’s Left From Our Cityscape
By Steve Stajich There can be a lot of disagreement about what to use as a measuring stick for over-development. Some might say you can only know it when you see it. I would argue […]
Opinion: SMa.r.t.- Even More Wishes!
By Phil Brock We began the new-year with a list of wishes for the betterment of our community. Today, we follow up with another layer of suggestions for an improved Santa Monica. Let’s police and […]
Brock on Your Block: Izzy Freeman and Izzy’s Deli
Phil eats at Santa Monica’s famous Izzy’s Deli and finds the power of giving is a driving force of founder/owner Izzy Freeman.
Open Letter: What Is the Santa Monica YWCA Board Missing?
Over the past number of weeks, I have been reading the many open letters from the community about the Santa Monica YWCA. In this era of constrained government budgets, the role of nonprofits and the […]
Opinion: Key Court Decision Gives Home Buyers New Protection
By Tom Elias No industry is more vital to the finances of vast numbers of Californians than real estate. With homes and buildings the largest assets of millions of families in this state, it’s vital […]
Opinion: Top Contradictions of 2016
By Steve Stajich It was not “the worst year ever” for us. Get with some Syrian refugees on how bad things can get. But it was a year of often baffling contradictions. As they say […]
Brock On Your Block: The Celebration Of Las Posadas
Phil travels on the Expo Line to the exotic land of Downtown Los Angeles where he finds the annual celebration of Las Posadas on Olvera Street, and meets up with some Santa Monica friends.
Opinion: SMa.r.t: Our 2017 Wish List
Each year begins with new hopes and dreams and the wish that our lives and our world will become better. With that in mind, SMart takes a look at Santa Monica and expresses our fervent […]
Resolutions Vs. Commitments
By Betsy Mendel How many times have you made well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions on Jan 1 only to break them weeks later. Statistically 92 percent of people break their resolutions. Only 1 out of 12 people are successful. […]
SPECIAL TO THE MIRROR: Untangling Relationships
By Dr. Mao Shing Ni I encourage you to join me on a fascinating journey about relationships. As the ancient Chinese philosopher and healer Lao Tzu once said, “Patient with both friends and enemies, you […]
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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