Rising Waters and Five Suggestions
[Nearly four year ago, our colleague Mario Fonda-Bonardi prepared this cogent overview of the local impacts of sea-level rise. It’s as urgent and relevant today as it was then, if not more so.] Dr. David […]
Opinion: SM.a.r.t: The Wall (not music to our eyes)
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel has released its revised design concept, and, not unexpectedly, the local resident responses, per several local Facebook pages, has been one of great concern and rejection, eliciting what appears to be […]
Deck the Halls Safely: Edison’s Tips on Avoiding Fires This Holiday Season
By Paul Netter An iconic character once proclaimed, “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” Well said, Charlie Brown, but when it comes to families maintaining decorations safely during these […]
Got Time and Book Smarts?
The Pico Branch Library is calling all book worms, science geeks, high school honor roll-ees, or anyone with time and a passion for learning to share their knowledge with local youth. The City of Santa […]
OpEd: SM.a.r.t. A House Divided Cannot Stand
Following the election, our city remains as divided as ever. Are we an urban, or a beachfront city? Who will determine our future- developers or residents? Will we continue seeing sunlit skies, trees, local merchants, […]