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Life and Arts, Opinion

“Brad’s Status” Comes Out a Winner

September 29, 2017

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September 29, 2017

By Nick Boyd   “Brad’s Status,” which stars Ben Stiller as the title character, centers on a father touring prestigious...

Governor Jerry Brown
Opinion

Disclose Act: For His Legacy, Brown Must Sign This

September 27, 2017

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September 27, 2017

By Tom Elias Most attention given putative new laws passed in the waning moments of this year’s legislative session in...

Life and Arts, Opinion

Good Taste: Wellness Project Partnerships

September 26, 2017

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September 26, 2017

By Barbara Bishop Last week, I attended a fun, community event, held at the Water Garden’s beautiful new outside space....

Opinion

Emmys and the Resistance

September 25, 2017

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September 25, 2017

By Steve Stajich Full Disclosure: Just a few years back, I had certain feelings about awards and especially award broadcasts....

Thomas B. Elias, Columnist
Opinion

Double Standard Prevails in California Government

September 25, 2017

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September 25, 2017

By Tom Elias   Few California administrations have been plagued with as much corruption as Gov. Jerry Brown’s current governing...

Opinion

Beyond the Index: The Pirates of Silicon Beach

September 25, 2017

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September 25, 2017

By Zoë Muntaner   “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor” – Franklin D. Roosevelt.   In his 2002...

Map of crimes in Santa Monica
Opinion

Residents Call For Safety Amid Crime: 75-Year-Old Woman Robbed in Broad Daylight Causes Community Cries for Help

September 22, 2017

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September 22, 2017

By Armen Melkonians   Last week, my 75-year-old mother-in-law was assaulted and robbed on Lincoln Boulevard near Hill Street. She...

Opinion

SMa.r.t-Net Zero… an Ideal or Necessity?

September 22, 2017

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September 22, 2017

Thane Roberts AIA for SM a.r.t. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow Ron Goldman FAIA, Thane Roberts AIA, Bob...

Smog over LA
Opinion

New EPA Threat to State’s Smog Standards

September 21, 2017

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September 21, 2017

By Tom Elias Californians interested in keeping this state’s toughest-in-the-world standards for automotive pollution heaved a sigh of relief when...

Rep. Ted Lieu
Opinion

Rep. Lieu Questions the Trump Administration’s Approach to North Korea

September 19, 2017

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September 19, 2017

Representative Ted Lieu questioned the Trump administration’s actions and approach to North Korea: “I served on active duty under U.S....

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