By Jeff Prang Los Angeles County Assessor At the beginning of year, my Office released the 2021 Annual Report, which reflects growth and increases in the assessed value of taxable real property despite the enduring […]
Seven years ago I wrote a column for SMa.r.t. titled “Beach Town or ‘Dingbat’ City” and a relevant portion of the article is reproduced below, in italics, as a refresher of what seemed at the […]
We all know about zombies from horror, science fiction, and zombie comedy movies but what is happening here in Santa Monica is no laughing matter. Going out in Santa Monica is becoming a mix of […]
Our question to the City Councilmembers is simple – what are you trying to prove? The Santa Monica City Council has once again decided to act based purely on defiance rather than from a thoughtful, […]
It is possible. Here is how. By Craig Greiwe, Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor As someone who grew up poor and has experienced homelessness, I can tell you we cannot dream halfway. Our goal must […]
This is the 4th of a 5 part article outlining serious issues Santa Monica residents and the City Council are facing. The 1st article clearly outlined where developers come first, then tourists, and lastly residents! […]
By Tom Elias, Columnist If California’s often misguided utility regulators wanted to prove they are determined to favor privately owned electric companies over almost any other interest, they could not do better than with new […]
This is the 3rd of a 5 part article outlining serious issues that Santa Monica residents and the City Council face. The 1st article was a glimpse into Santa Monica’s future and raised the question […]
The recent story, Local Mountain Lions Show First Reproductive Effects of Inbreeding, highlights a study that found mountain lions in the Santa Ana and Santa Monica ranges are hurtling towards extinction—unless they can navigate across […]
By Tom Elias, Columnist Even before a proposed homeowner-inspired measure aiming to restore full zoning powers to local governments hit the streets looking to qualify for next fall’s ballot, the battle over who would control […]
The decision follows weeks of criticism from residents and city leaders, including Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, who voiced concerns...
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Detectives are continuing to search for two remaining suspects with additional arrests expected Two men were arrested and $50,000 worth...
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