Good Taste: The Science of Sweat
By Barbara Bishop A few weeks ago, my good friend Laurel invited me to go to a “sweat lodge” in Santa Monica. I hesitated at first. I hate sweating. Why would I want to go […]
Letter to the Editor: City Services Building
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am writing about my upcoming, January 24th, City Council appeal hearing of the $86 million that is about to be spent on an annex to the backside of the […]
The Client Should Control Decisions
By Michael Edlen Special to The Mirror Real estate agents have a fiduciary responsibility to their clients, whether sellers or buyers. This requires that they must always put their client’s interests first, in all […]
OpEd: SMa.r.t: Reinforcing the Future
Hidden in thousands of corners in buildings around the city, vulnerable bolts, screws and welded joints lie in silence, covered in layers of paint, stucco and wood siding, awaiting the next earthquake. The 1994 […]
Letter to the Editor: Replacing Obamacare
Dear Editor, With Republican Congress bent on depriving 22 million Americans of medical insurance, this is a great time to provide our own, totally free and totally effective health insurance – a plant-based diet. A […]
Opinion: Ocean Glimpses All That’s Left From Our Cityscape
By Steve Stajich There can be a lot of disagreement about what to use as a measuring stick for over-development. Some might say you can only know it when you see it. I would argue […]
Opinion: SMa.r.t.- Even More Wishes!
By Phil Brock We began the new-year with a list of wishes for the betterment of our community. Today, we follow up with another layer of suggestions for an improved Santa Monica. Let’s police and […]
Brock on Your Block: Izzy Freeman and Izzy’s Deli
Phil eats at Santa Monica’s famous Izzy’s Deli and finds the power of giving is a driving force of founder/owner Izzy Freeman.
Open Letter: What Is the Santa Monica YWCA Board Missing?
Over the past number of weeks, I have been reading the many open letters from the community about the Santa Monica YWCA. In this era of constrained government budgets, the role of nonprofits and the […]
Opinion: Key Court Decision Gives Home Buyers New Protection
By Tom Elias No industry is more vital to the finances of vast numbers of Californians than real estate. With homes and buildings the largest assets of millions of families in this state, it’s vital […]
What to Know About Santa Monica’s $3.5M ‘Restorative Justice Program’ (Video)
The City Council unanimously launched a $3.5 million Restorative Justice Program — one of the largest locally funded efforts of...
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Malibu Oceanfront Lot with Rebuild Potential Listed for $1.9M
Buyers can rebuild under Malibu’s Fast Track Rebuild Program, with potential for up to 3,433 square feet of livable space,...
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