Profiles in Tolerance in Our Area:
One of the first columns I wrote for this newspaper dealt with an encounter I had at the Santa Monica Pier: I was at the Pier, enjoying a typical sunny beach day and the energy […]
Partial Plastic Bag Ban A Constructive Idea:
Few bills before the state Legislature this summer will draw as firm opposition as one called AB 1998, a partial ban on single-use plastic bags in California which would also include a form of a […]
The Economy Could Lead to an Increase Of Health-Conscious Employees:
With all the disadvantages that have appeared during this economic downturn, there seems to be an advantage when it comes to a worker’s health. It appears that employees are choosing healthier options for lunch and […]
The Ethics of Posting Video of a Fight on Our Web Site:
In the last couple of weeks, Oscar de la Torre was accused of felony child endangerment by the Santa Monica Police Department for failing to intervene in a reasonable time and instead acting as a […]
Hometown Hero: Erika Aklufi:
Erika Aklufi, Santa Monica police officer, attorney, and triathlete, represents the American immigrant family dream come true. Her paternal grandfather was a Sephardic Jew from Yemen who came to Brooklyn, N.Y. in the early part […]
Come On, I’ll Race You to the Next Race Issue:
No one ever presumed that both our history with race in America and any and all contemporary problems related to race would magically disappear following the election of our first African American President. But I […]
Letters to the Editor:
Dear Editor, I love Los Angeles, but not when I’m stuck in traffic. That’s why I was very happy when LA voters passed Measure R in 2008. And why I was made all the happier […]
Working Dads Must Learn to Balance Family and Work Pressures:
AMY WINTER WRITERS SYNDICATE Moms aren’t the ones experiencing stress from the tough economy. Working dads are also feeling the pressure from bigger workloads and have less time to spend with their families. Adding even […]
We Are Users, Sir, Not “Consumers”!:
Let’s define our terms. If I walk into Costco and carry out a bubble pack with 40 double A batteries pasted to it, I think I’m a consumer. I’m consuming the batteries. Same with Band […]
Self-Inflicted Wounds Provide Candidate Character Tests:
In a two-person political contest, voters only occasionally get the chance to judge candidates on their personal qualities of character. These rare chances can come when politicians are suddenly confronted by unexpected, unscripted crises 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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