For the first time in a few years, the city’s budget shows a surplus. The majority of the surplus already has been earmarked for programs intended to improve the
By Justin Lee Gagnon Euclid Street oversight committee
Once again, the City Council proves its total disregard for public input. In what I consider a stunning dereliction of duty, all
For the first time in a few years, the city’s budget shows a surplus. The majority of the surplus already has been earmarked for programs intended to improve the
Departments highlight changes from last year
CITY HALL — Elected leaders on Tuesday are expected to approve the city’s $418 million budget, which for the first time in a few
By Stewart Resmer Co-event manager of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Tour
Several days ago you printed a 16 paragraph letter signed by a “bewildered veteran” (SMDP, June 7,
By Rose Gilhuly Santa Monica
The premise of your lead story on Monday, June 6, was ridiculous — especially the headline (”Homeless liaison idea losing steam”), which, as you well know,
By Michael Joseph Gutowski Santa Monica
I have been reading your paper for over two years now. I am especially interested in your articles about homelessness. You see, out of
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By James Zeruk Bewildered veteran
The article concerning idealistic solutions to Santa Monica’s homeless veteran population (SMDP, May 25, page 1) by Councilman Bobby Shriver,
Coalition looks for grassroots formation
Frustrated Santa Monicans may know all too well the saying, “You can’t fight City Hall” but if enough fed-up residents unite their voices,