By Carol Hastings
I now write because of the lackluster attempt at creating some holiday ambiance with the hanging things in the trees on Fourth Street. What’s that about?
“Know Before You Go” is a weekly update on construction projects throughout Santa Monica. Here is a run-down of this week’s construction projects initiated by City Hall Annenberg
There is currently a movement to split up the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District along municipal lines. Some feel it would give Malibu the power and respect that it
YOU’VE GOT TO HAND IT TO CITY OF Los Angeles politicians. They’re finally doing something to relieve traffic congestion on the Westside. Until recently, traffic wasn’t on
By Steve Keats Santa Monica
Why do cyclists and pedestrians have to push a button to get the green while motorists just drive? I’ve raised this question with the
By Julia Reeves Santa Monica
Initially, I cheered when I began reading that the “City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with the ban on the largest, fastest jet
By Ron Lowe Santa Monica
The Bush Administration and Homeland Department couldn’t convince Americans that using cable employees to spy in our homes was OK so now the White
Eastwood (uncharacteristically open), Robin Williams, Bob Newhart, Sarah Silverman, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, Sidney Poitier, Carl Reiner, and dozens of others, testifying to Rickles remarkable ability to offend everyone without
The Best Director Oscar race should be the most competitive category of the ceremony. For several years now, every best picture contender has not been nominated for best director. It
By Kenn Tarr Notes from the film scoundrel
The Scoundrel was away last week, living off of his relatives for the Thanksgiving Holiday, as tradition dictates. It’s good to
Comedian Don Rickles has been entertaining audiences for nearly 60 years. And yet he still doesn’t have “an act.” He doesn’t tell jokes or prepare material. Fearlessly, he
TRUNK CAPACITY Brandon Wise A broken tree fell on top of two cars Friday afternoon near the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. The owners work across the
