Acting: Never Too Old to Start
By Guy Camilleri Are you feeling a need to take an acting class because you want to express yourself? Do you imagine that participating in an acting class may increase your confidence level in your […]
SMa.r.t.-Homeless Crisis: Toward Solutions
By Samuel Tolkin for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow) Although we all know that the issue of homelessness is a national crisis, we here in Santa Monica and in all of Southern […]
This May Be the Year Prop. 13 Intent is Restored
By Tom Elias Any time traveler revisiting the California of 1978 would have an easy time understanding why Proposition 13 passed so handily that year, lowering property taxes throughout the state to 1 percent of […]
Musings on a Musical L.A. Christmas
By Robert Ragaini A Mess of Masses 9:30 a.m. I go to mass. It’s the Catholic Church four blocks away and there have already been two earlier masses, 5:30 and 7:30. I get there as […]
Affordable Housing Year in Review
By Richard Hilton The City of Santa Monica has experienced a lot of affordable housing accomplishments in the last two years; I’ll describe some of our more notable achievements. HUD/Section 8: Our federally-funded Voucher […]
SMa.r.t.-Dangers of Wishing Upon a “Star-chitect”
This coming Thursday, January 11, there is a community meeting regarding a project that could have a major impact on Santa Monica’s future. As an involved group of architects, planners, and city commissioners, we feel […]
Resolutions Aren’t Only for Humans: Tips for a Happier Healthier Pet in 2018
Forty percent of Americans will make New Year’s resolutions this year – but what about pets? The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start for our four-legged friends too. From diet and […]
Fire Ruling Has Huge Effect on Utilities
By Tom Elias Under intense political pressure at the same time bone-dry Santa Ana and Sundowner winds propelled unchecked wildfires across Southern California in early December, the California Public Utilities Commission handed down perhaps its […]
Two Fast Healthy Dining Options on the Westside
By Kathy Leonardo These days, everyone is in a rush…Finding healthy fast dining options is a necessity in this fast paced world. I recently had the chance to visit two counter service style restaurants […]
Letter to the Editor: Ballona Wetlands Trust Response
Dear Editor: The Ballona Wetlands Land trust is encouraged that our paid advertisement finally prompted Heal the Bay to comment on the clearly incompatible land use of outside interest parking in the Ballona Wetlands Ecological […]
Pier Ferris Wheel to Display Giant Flag, Military Seals for Veterans Day
Free ceremony with Chinook flyover, awards set for Nov. 11 The Pacific Park Ferris wheel will light up Tuesday night...
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HomeState Shares Details on Upcoming Westside Location
Texas-style breakfast taco chain to open ninth spot in Santa Monica; first 50 guests get free tacos for a week...
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