Editor:
Bill Bauer's column was much too kind to the clueless politicians ("Nothing like clueless politicians," My Write, May 13).
As to the trainers using city
When it comes to stupid decisions, politicians top the list.
Two weeks ago city officials recommended that the City Council impose a modest $100 annual fee plus 15 percent of
Santa Monica Airport is still making big news.
Those opposed to the airport smell blood in the water and are circling like sharks. The anti-airport groups are based in Santa
The City Council will make some important decisions about the future of Santa Monica Airport on Tuesday night.
Four items are on the agenda. Council is being asked to approve
Proposed regulations on fitness instruction in Santa Monica parks are before the City Council on Tuesday night.
Most fitness training in our parks is "one-on-one" — a private trainer
Editor:
I appreciate Bill Bauer's column ("City Council approves future slum," My Write, April 15) because I am one of the residents who asked the City
How many people can City Hall cram onto an acre of land? As many as it wants to.
Last Tuesday, "the pro-development majority on City Council" finally sealed
Most of the problems that vex us occur when changes happen in our neighborhoods.
For example, when your favorite neighborhood florist loses his lease and a Starbucks moves in. Changes
Some residents are upset about a couple of planned Downtown 20-story hotels. But, the real overdevelopment in Santa Monica is in the dozens of smaller projects pending around our fair
I've raised some eyebrows with my last two columns. First, I was enthusiastic about plans for the renovated Fairmont Miramar Hotel — including the 21-floor tower — at Wilshire Boulevard
Worthe Real Estate Group and M. David Paul Associates have announced a major, new Downtown development. It's a 22-story luxury hotel designed by Santa Monica's own