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SMa.r.t. Column: History Repeats Itself

April 16, 2021 SM.a.r.t

Santa Monicans today understand there is a titanic struggle going on for the heart and soul of their City. And...

Education, Opinion

Opinion: Critical Time Regarding Malibu Unification Efforts

April 15, 2021 wpengine

By Dr. Ben Drati, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Members, I am writing...

News, Opinion, Real Estate

Cities Chip Away at R-1 Zoning

April 11, 2021 Tom Elias

It’s become like a rite of spring: Every year, state legislators reject the most radical of many proposals set forward...

Opinion

SMa.r.t. Column: Santa Monica’s Precarious Business Plan

April 9, 2021 SM.a.r.t

As the City’s budget season gets underway, it is helpful to step back from the minutiae of an annual process...

Opinion, Real Estate

Time for the School District to Adopt 20th Century Capital Project Financial Reporting

April 2, 2021 SM.a.r.t

There has been significant confusion and debate surrounding the financial performance of the many SMMUSD facilities projects. The absence of...

News, Opinion, Real Estate

Zapped! A Promising Proposal Bites the Dust

March 23, 2021 SM.a.r.t

Santa Monica has long touted its credentials as a “green” city, always in earnest pursuit of solutions to ongoing environmental...

News, Opinion

SMa.r.t. Column: SB 9 &10 Doom R1 Districts

March 14, 2021 SM.a.r.t

Like zombies that refuse to die, every year Scott Weiner, the California Senator from San Francisco, comes up with new...

News, Opinion

A Field of Dreams: Realized

March 4, 2021 SM.a.r.t

It is finally here, it is beautiful, and it is a testament to tenacity. The new field at the Civic...

Dining, Opinion

Food Review: Venice’s Newest Burger Stand Sticks to the Basics

March 4, 2021 admin

Checking in at Adrift Burger Bar By Kerry Slater I, like so many, have fond memories of eating burgers as...

News, Opinion

Mayor Himmelrich Delivers State of the City Speech

March 1, 2021 admin

The following are the prepared remarks delivered by Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich at the 2021 State of the City....

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SMa.r.t. Column: History Repeats Itself

Opinion: Critical Time Regarding Malibu Unification Efforts

Cities Chip Away at R-1 Zoning

SMa.r.t. Column: Santa Monica’s Precarious Business Plan

Time for the School District to Adopt 20th Century Capital Project Financial Reporting

Zapped! A Promising Proposal Bites the Dust

SMa.r.t. Column: SB 9 &10 Doom R1 Districts

A Field of Dreams: Realized

Food Review: Venice’s Newest Burger Stand Sticks to the Basics

Mayor Himmelrich Delivers State of the City Speech

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