Taking Tennis to Town
Move over volleyball, there’s a new beach sport on the sand. The latest sport to hit Santa Monica’s beaches is a combination of tradition, agility and speed. Beach Tennis has been popular in Europe for […]
Letter to the Editor: Prop 6
Hi there – recently, you published Tom Elias’ syndicated column about the gas tax repeal. I’m writing to request you to provide the Yes on Prop 6 campaign an opportunity to respond with our viewpoint […]
Opinion: “Water Fix” Tunnels Arrogance
The way environmental activists in California’s Delta region tell it, there is no part of government in this state more arrogant than the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California. The huge MWD, supplier of […]
Opinion: Missed Tackles, Misplaced Accolades
Our Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem recently authored an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times (7/12/18) deriding the lawsuit that is pending against our City’s at-large election system by residents of the Pico Neighborhood. The article […]
Back To Back Features: Fashion Icon Meets Architectural Brilliance
FILM REVIEW: Skyscraper, Rated PG-13, 102 Minutes, Released June 13 Take almost any disaster movie, change names and locations and you’ve got the script for “Skyscraper”. Disaster narratives reflect the “damsel in distress” tales of silent […]
Third Term’s the Charm?
City Warily Approves Term Limit Ballot Initiative. Councilmembers voice opposition but will let voters decide. By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica City Councilmembers debated the merits of term limits Tuesday night, July 24, before approving a measure […]
Bergamot’s Renaissance
Saturday, July 21, Bergamot was a flurry of sights and sounds as the third annual Summer Celebration brought together artists, art lovers, foodies, and Santa Monica residents. Organized by Diana McNeill, the event has grown […]
Picnicking on the Promenade
By Charles Trepany Teenagers laughing over a game of Apples to Apples. Parents showing their children how to toss a bean bag. Store employees enjoying their lunch break under a bright blue umbrella. Such are […]
Need Bike Safety? UCLA and Sustainable Streets Host Free Event
With electric scooters dominating headlines, what better way to avoid them completely than jumping on a bike! Representatives from Sustainable Streets will educate the community about best practices for cyclists riding on the streets including […]
Opinion: Big Utilities Work to Evade Responsibility
Immediately after firefighters put out the nearly 9,000 separate blazes that scorched more than 1 million acres of California last fall and winter, homeowners began filing lawsuits against the state’s largest electric utilities, […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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