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SMa.r.t. Column: The Development at Ocean Park & Lincoln

March 4, 2022

March 4, 2022

The recent zoom presentation of the proposed project at Ocean Park Blvd & Lincoln Blvd., frequently referred to as ‘the...

Santa Monica City Manager OpED: Santa Monica Continues Support to Local Businesses

March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022

By David White, City Manager Since moving to Santa Monica last fall, I have enjoyed our community’s vibrant, local businesses....

SMa.r.t. Column: Parking, Density and Inequality

February 25, 2022

February 25, 2022

Parking. In buildings. On the street. How important can that be? Who does it impact? And after decades of discussion,...

Opinion: Response to ‘Santa Monica—Dawn of the Downtown Dead Now Playing in Santa Monica’

February 22, 2022

February 22, 2022

By Michelle Gray In an inaccurate and cruelly reductive piece, “Santa Monica—Dawn of the Downtown Dead Now Playing in Santa...

Los Angeles County Assessor Takes Look Back With 2021 Annual Report

February 18, 2022

February 18, 2022

By Jeff Prang Los Angeles County Assessor At the beginning of year, my Office released the 2021 Annual Report, which...

‘Crammin’ Jack is Back! ‘Dingbat’ City is Here!

February 17, 2022

February 17, 2022

Seven years ago I wrote a column for SMa.r.t. titled “Beach Town or ‘Dingbat’ City” and  a relevant portion of...

SMa.r.t. Column: Santa Monica – Dawn of the Downtown Dead Now Playing in Santa Monica

February 13, 2022

February 13, 2022

We all know about zombies from horror, science fiction, and zombie comedy movies but what is happening here in Santa...

Opinion: Santa Monica Bayside Owners Association – “A Decision Forged from Spite”

February 11, 2022

February 11, 2022

Our question to the City Councilmembers is simple – what are you trying to prove? The Santa Monica City Council...

OpEd: Together, We can End Homelessness

February 10, 2022

February 10, 2022

It is possible. Here is how. By Craig Greiwe, Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor As someone who grew up poor...

Santa Monica’s Future: Will Developers or Residents Rule? – Part 4 Our Residential Neighborhoods

January 28, 2022

January 28, 2022

This is the 4th of a 5 part article outlining serious issues Santa Monica residents and the City Council are...