Will Rogers State Historic Park, nearly wiped out when the Pacific Palisades fire scorched 99.5% of the park, is officially on the path to renewal. The fire reduced the
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Venice Winter Fest, a Winter Holiday Market for Dogs, Holiday Cheer on the Pier,
This year, the Kahunas Patrol of Troop 223 in Pacific Palisades has faced challenges few could have anticipated. In January 2025, deadly wildfires swept through the community, leaving a trail
Councilmember Dan Hall’s recent community update about the Civic Auditorium says, “There is a lot of misinformation out there.” We agree. Unfortunately, it’s coming from those who supported
It’s that time of year again- leaf blowers and chainsaws dominating the wee hours -no, the entirety of society. Forget children napping or actors auditioning from home needing a
This autumn has been busy for the Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club members.
Our recent meetings were filled with celebration and community spirit. Members gathered to wish Kathy Boole
Editor:
Kevin McKeown’s letter in the SMDP (11/5/25) about Mayor Negrete exemplifies the toxic polarization tearing apart our community and our country.
Whether one aligns with her
Editor:
Kevin McKeown’s recent letter about Mayor Lana Negrete didn’t sound like modern policy debate. It sounded like a relic from a time when dismissive language toward women
Dear Kevin,
I am writing this in response to your piece ‘Mayoral Meltdown’. While I firmly agree with the sentiments already expressed about your recent attack on Mayor Negrete, I
The recent letter by former Mayor Kevin McKeown brings to mind the old axiom about people who live in glass houses. Mr. McKeown, who abruptly resigned from the City Council
