Today, I had intended to write about Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Then, even though Donald used four deferments to dodge Vietnam, he called John McCain a "loser&
The First Amendment is, in some ways, the most important part of our Constitution whose intention is to make our country a "more perfect Union." It is important
A City Council discussion about the future of pier management took a detour on July 14 when two residents took to the microphone to criticize the Twilight Concert Series.
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Rick Cole, Santa Monica's new city manager, has suggested that despite the vigorous and sometimes acrimonious political debate in our city, residents may actually share common ground on
The City Council has voted to support state legislation to regulate vacation rentals like Airbnb.
Mayor Kevin McKeown, Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Vazquez and Councilmember Gleam Davis asked that Council
Lobbyists will eventually have to register with City Hall, but exactly who is a lobbyist, what lobbying is and who is responsible for reporting violations remain unclear.
The City Councilheard
Editor:
In his letter to the editor, Mr. Bain states in regards to Santa Monica, "none of the former mayors, the current, as well as the City Council members
Editor:
I've been reading SMDP columnists Jack Neworth and Bill Bauer for some time and am usually in agreement with each, even though they are both self-serving, opinionated
We would like to wish Rick Cole a warm welcome to Santa Monica as our new City Manager. His lifelong career in public policy and civic engagement will be a
The dealings of the city government and the local school district overlap on a regular basis.
Teachers often request grant money from the City of Santa Monica for special trips,
At its July 14 meeting, the City Council will take on several controversial issues and few housekeeping items.
LOBBYING
The council will hear the first reading of proposed rules to
