One of the core elements that defines our city is the concept of sustainability and Santa Monica is, and should be, rightfully proud of its environmental legacy. Our pioneering Sustainable
A recent front page story in the Los Angeles Times raised the curtain on a dirty little secret that local school officials don't want the public to know.
Illegal immigrant. It's an emotionally packed phrase.
My entire life I've heard derogatory terms for people who cross our borders in the dead of night, or
A trio of important meetings are coming up this week.
The City Council will review and make recommendations on the proposed Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and related Program Environmental Impact
Six months after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, we find ourselves mourning once again. One is struck by the layered emotional response experienced after an incident like this — shock
Dear EarthTalk: Is there a link between the recent spread of mosquito-borne diseases around the world and environmental pollution?
— Meg Ross, Lantana, Fla.
If by pollution you mean greenhouse gas
Happy Independence Day! OK, two days ago. That's the problem with a weekly column. Our family had a very Santa Monica celebration, starting of course with the Main
This year's graduating seniors entered college just before the Obama administration began. But while these successful graduates are now ready to move on to the next stage in
"It will take a little bit of your soul," my friend says about Hostile Environment Training, training offered by ex-British Special Forces to reporters and freelancers. Although the
The United States Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case of Proposition 8 could lead to the effective dismantling of the initiative power vested in the people