WHAT’S THE POINT?
Life in this sleepy little burg of Santa Monica can sometimes turn ugly. Thanks to the large population of fresh-out-of-jail homeless, parole violators
By CAROLE ORLIN
(Editor’s note: This is the first column in a two-part series on Campaign 2004. On Monday, Nov. 1, Carole will examine local City Council candidates)
Age: 50 Profession: Attorney, organizer- /financier/manager of nonprofit organizations. Alternative career. What you do if you weren’t employed in your current profession? NASCAR driver. How long have you
Philosophy on life? If you are serious about something, commit yourself to taking action.
What keeps you up at night? Bills, money and deadlines.
Moved from: Venice.
Age: 40
Profession:
Philosophy on life? Don’t do to others what you would not have done to you.
What keeps you up at night? Running for City Council.
Moved from: Santa Monica.
Philosophy on life? Be honest and work hard and you will be rewarded with more than money.
What keeps you up at night? Nothing really.
Moved from: Pacific Palisades.
Age:
By KELLY HAYES-RAITT
“I think people deserve to have a good meal once before they die,” said Robert Ruelas, defending his unorthodox decision to invite a “pretty torn up”
By Kevin Schoeler Santa Monica
Like Judy Avery (SMDP, Oct. 20) I don’t know who is behind “Santa Monica Citizens for Sensible Priorities,” but that is the extent of
A workshop for formerly homeless women will offer free makeovers to participants to help them prepare for job interviews.
The seven-year-old workshop offers life-skills development and training
By INCITES BY ED SILVERSTEIN
As evidenced by this year’s presidential race, here in America intelligent discourse has taken a back seat to labeling. Bush has labeled Kerry a
