Did you know that the Santa Monica Pier was originally built as a sewer? In the latest addition to the "3-Minute History" video series (courtesy of Mayor Phil
The Santa Monica City Council didn’t attempt to break any laws last Tuesday, which is an improvement over their previous meeting. To their credit, the Councilmembers were civil and
With all the headlines about childless cat ladies and bloodless coups, it’s possible to forget that the Presidential campaign isn’t the only election taking place this fall. In
What do we talk about when we talk about homelessness (with apologies to Raymond Carver)?
At the most recent Santa Monica City Council meetings, the Council has focused on the
Santa Monica seems to have a new Mayor: Jawann Garnett. Mr. Garnett has the dubious distinction of having assaulted three women on the beach last week, yet Mr. Garnett, a
Santa Monica seems to have a new Mayor: Jawann Garnett. Mr. Garnett has the dubious distinction of having assaulted three women on the beach last week, yet Mr. Garnett, a
Last fall, I went to a nearby Target for laundry detergent and found the bottles locked in a glass case like prized jewels. I was confused: Was there another supply
Democracy isn’t pretty. It can also be exhausting. The Santa Monica City Council meeting last week ran until three in the morning, and that was without the Gaza protesters
Shall we give peace a chance? I’m not referring at the moment to the Middle East but to Santa Monica, where the City Council took an unexpectedly calming and
Newsflash: The Santa Monica City Council voted to eliminate drug use from city parks. Well, no. The Council voted to eliminate the needle exchange program from city parks. Actually, they
