Columns - SMDP (Page 217)

Wider streets would only make things worse

In the SMa.r.t. group's recent column, "Yesterday's streets tomorrow," Mario Fonda-Bonardi said that to fight traffic in Santa Monica, we should have

By Editor

/ 17 Mar 2015

The Chamber’s wrong future

A commentary, "Santa Monica's two possible futures: Which do you choose?" by Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Laurel Rosen perfectly illustrates the wide gulf

By Bill Bauer

/ 16 Mar 2015

Residocracy opposes Zoning Ordinance Update

Residocracy is dedicated to ensuring that resident voices are heard and addressed by City Hall. The interests of residents must be at the forefront of all decisions being made by

By Editor

/ 16 Mar 2015

Give war a chance

In 1969, John Lennon wrote "Give Peace a Chance" and it soon became an anthem for the anti-Vietnam War movement. But for the past 14 years we'

By Jack Neworth

/ 13 Mar 2015

Mental disability does not mean violence

The Santa Monica Disabilities Commission would like to formally respond to the March 2 edition of Dr. Barge's "Life Matters" column. While Dr. Barge's

By Editor

/ 12 Mar 2015

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Spider-Man

In a deal between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, Marvel has gained use of Spider-Man within their own cinematic universe. Terms allow Spider-Man to exist in Sony and Marvel films

By Editor

/ 12 Mar 2015

Amid nuclear talks, a defense of Netanyahu

I opened up the Santa Monica Daily Press recently and was horrified to read Jack Neworth's column. To say it was in bad taste is a huge understatement.

By Editor

/ 11 Mar 2015

Santa Monica’s two possible futures: Which do you choose?

Santa Monica stands at a crossroads, and on Wednesday, March 18, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, our Planning Commissioners will recommend which path they believe we should

By Editor

/ 10 Mar 2015

Is coal-burning in China boosting tourism in Santa Monica?

We have only 10 days to the official start of spring, but it sure seems like we're at summer already. This past week the remodel of the Loews

By David Pisarra

/ 10 Mar 2015

Post-LUCE zoning updates a minefield

The Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) — the framework for development and growth here over the next 30 years — was approved by City Council in 2010. Thousands of outdated zoning/

By Bill Bauer

/ 9 Mar 2015

To Bibi or not to Bibi

Apparently some readers thought I was unfair last week for poking fun at Rudy Giuliani. You'll recall that Rudy had asserted that President Obama "doesn't

By Jack Neworth

/ 6 Mar 2015

‘That’s how many atom bombs I am’: Leonard Nimoy and the undiscovered country

In "Over There, Part II", the second season finale of the cult-classic J.J. Abrams series "Fringe," our heroes, led by Walter Bishop (John Noble), are

By Editor

/ 5 Mar 2015