Editor's note: Last week's SMa.r.t. column discussed urban and architectural design. This week's column discusses process, zoning and conclusions as related to
When it rains, more homeless people seek cover at Santa Monica shelters. But that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s space for them.
“It’s not like we have a
Residents submitting written comments to the City Council are being warned that a new system will post those messages online, including any personal information provided by the writer.
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Warren Long couldn’t get enough of the beach. He spent hours surfing waves, painting from a studio overlooking the water and meeting art lovers at his Ocean Avenue gallery
Our last two SMa.r.t. columns focused on the advantages of low-rise, 2- to 4-story buildings and how our typical low-rise beach-town environment is more sustainable, and has less
Forecasters have predicted a wave of wet weather will hit the region this week and whether or not the rain actually hits Santa Monica, local officials are taking the opportunity
I HATE LISTS. A reluctant confession. Not proud of it. Smart, accomplished, organized people use lists. “How can you get where you want to go if you don't
It could take up to three months for the City's recently hired advisor to complete his review of potential ethical violations and return with a report.
Council'
The debate on the future of the Civic Auditorium rages on. Options are to “demolish” or “renovate” at a cost of $50 million-plus. Renovation would likely involve instituting new revenue-producing
To the editor:
Daniel Shenise spouts the bizarre notion that parking spots are a subsidy for the "storage of private property" (i.e., cars). That if you own
The City of Santa Monica has agreed to shell out $250,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming from complaints about services provided by its former ambulance contractor.
The lawsuit, filed
