By Irene Flores Santa Monica
Editor’s note: The following is an open letter to R. James Nicholson, Secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Secretary Nicholson: I work with
Gaining trust downtown is two-way street
SM PLACE — When it comes to making sure downtown remains a premier destination, it seems Santa Monicans don’t know who to trust.
By L. Kane Santa Monica
Just to clarify the details about last week’s City Council race: A lot of people in Santa Monica did want new blood in the
The City of Santa Monica decided not to loan Step Up on Second the sum of $465,000 to purchase property at 1826 Pearl Street for a halfway house.
Step
✆ “The city nickname should be ‘Santa Monica: Home of the homeless.’ No explanation. Most already know we are the home of the homeless, whether we like it or not.” ✆ “For
LAUGHING MATTERS BY JACK NEWORTH
The election is over, and none too soon. The worst part were the computerized phone calls. In one day, I received 12 voicemails. I wish
Community support
CLOVERFIELD BLVD. — Naima Butler moved to Los Angeles from her native Canada just over three years ago, looking to help others with post-traumatic stress disorder. Soon after
By Sunny Collins Palm Desert
I was a resident of Santa Monica for over 10 years. My husband and I return there on business on an average of once a
By Peter Brinckman Santa Monica
Regarding Peter Shopay’s recent letter in which he wants the homeless banned from the Third Street mall, parks, and no doubt — in his best