By Steve Stajich   Or at least, those were the opening lyrics from singer Maureen McGovern’s 1972 hit single that was initially written for the movie “The Poseidon Adventure.” In that film, a cruise ship […]

by Jerry Rubin   1- Activists need emotional support…. whether they realize it or not. Support from other activists for each other as well as our own support for ourselves personally. Constructive criticism is very […]

By Steve Stajich   It’s not a secret that there are those who have long yearned to uncouple the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD.) But as recently as spring of 2016 meetings with representatives […]

By Barbara Bishop I have bunions. I’ve had them since I was 12 years old. I thought I got them from toe dancing when I was studying to become a ballet dancer. But as I […]

By Tom Elias In this remarkable water year, which ended more than five years of severe drought in California, there are still plenty of noteworthy water questions to contemplate and act upon. Here’s the central […]

By Nick Boyd “20th Century Women,” a movie that takes place in 1979 Santa Barbara, is an evocative, insightful portrait depicting the issues of a 15-year-old boy named Jamie (newcomer Lucas Jade Zumann) living with […]

By Barbara Bishop In the course of doing business in Santa Monica, I’m always looking for the perfect place for breakfast or lunch, and my companions who don’t work near the beach are always requesting […]