By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. October 2024
My dear former colleague on the City Council Bob Holbrook always used to say that “once election season comes, it seems rules no
Amid accusations and counter-accusations, members of Santa Monica City Council voted not to return with ordinance that would prohibit gifts to councilmembers, therefore potentially restricting the amount of gratuities and
The last City Council meeting before the election on November 5 was an eventful affair and unquestionably one of the highlights was the recognition of the bravery and quick thinking
Tuesday’s City Council meeting did not disappoint in terms of entertainment, there was colorful language, attendees being ejected out of chambers, accusations, counter-accusations and a suspicious smell. As an
Elections across Los Angeles County, including in Santa Monica, are faced with fighting a culture of rampant election disinformation each cycle.
With the 2024 election just 13 days away, the
Confused about Proposition 33? You’re not alone. A recent poll shows the ballot measure to give local governments more ability to limit rent increases is running neck and neck,
A jam-packed agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting could make for another long night and among a number of housekeeping-esque items, there are still one or two that could
Out of the more than 1,200 bills that landed on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk from the 2023-2024 California legislative session, two in particular are godsends to renters’ wallets.
During the three-and-a-half long study session, a number of separate dives down various rabbit holes resulted in some lengthy, super-specific discussion over all manner of reasons why each and every
The Santa Monica Daily Press provided candidates with three opportunities to address readers this year. Candidates were asked to fill out a short form survey, provide responses to written questions
The nuts and bolts of hosting the Beach Volleyball tournament in the 2028 Olympic Games were laid bare in Tuesday’s City Council meeting where nostalgia struggled against a seemingly
Los Angeles voters’ decision about a new sales tax next month will have a significant effect on the resources dedicated to California’s largest homeless population: Either the county will
