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The Silliest State Split Idea Yet

November 20, 2018

November 20, 2018

When it comes to splitting California into two or more new states, silly season never seems to end. Since 1940,...

Earth, Wind, Fire…and Less Water

November 16, 2018

November 16, 2018

The recent fires along California’s coast have been unusually destructive this year. Many lives were lost, along with many square...

SMa.r.t. Column: Saving the Past and the Future

November 9, 2018

November 9, 2018

SM.a.r.t. (Santa Monica Architect’s for a Responsible Tomorrow) is always scanning the virtual horizon for threats to our urban fabric....

Inching Toward Electrical Independence

November 2, 2018

November 2, 2018

California has an ambitious goal (SB100) of getting all the electricity for the entire state from renewable energy sources by...

If There Really Is a Blue Wave, Which Seats Go Dem?

October 31, 2018

October 31, 2018

Nowhere has talk of an impending “blue wave” sweeping Democrats into Congress and Republicans out been louder and more constant...

Making SMa.r.t. Choices This Election

October 26, 2018

October 26, 2018

It’s local election time and the Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow weigh in on several of the local...

City Mobility Plan in Freefall

October 19, 2018

October 19, 2018

Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City’s  (SMCLC) Diana Gordon wrote this wide-reaching report on Santa Monica’s troubled Mobility Plan....

From the City’s Desk: Oct. is Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 16, 2018

October 16, 2018

By Santa Monica City Disability Commission As we note October’s promise of a changing season, we note too, this is...

The School Bond Challenge

October 12, 2018

October 12, 2018

In about four weeks we will be voting on a school bond. This $485 million bond will cost over a...

Why the Ballot Lacks Props That Could Have Been

October 11, 2018

October 11, 2018

Folks with little faith in California voters have won at least a partial victory this year. For decades, since the...