SMRR may face competition
DOWNTOWN — Santa Monicans and business leaders who historically have shied away from politics may soon be helping to set policy through their involvement on city boards
By Kenneth McCrae Santa Monica
Two comments regarding the April 29 edition: First, concerning the position of homeless liaison announced on page 1: I will apply for the position as
Shriver takes his first big step on council
CITY HALL — Elected officials here plan to hire a high-profile liaison with a salary of as much as $200,000 and
By INCITES BY ED SILVERSTEIN
The recent Senate immigration bill is a prime example. GOPsters foam at the mouth at even the mention of granting legal status or amnesty to
This past week, Q-line asked: “What’s on your mind? What is the biggest issue facing Santa Monica and how should it be handled?”
Here are your responses: ✆ “The
By RIDIN’ HIGH Daily Planet Slave
A brand-spanking new shopping cart lane that opened yesterday is expected to pave the way for higher retail sales, eliminate congestion and reduce
By QUIRKY FEELING A special slave to the Daily Planet
After five years of extensive research, the Rand Corp. announced Thursday that rampant homelessness and gridlocked traffic are actually not
WHAT’S THE POINT?
The Senate this month passed bankruptcy legislation which the president has pledged to sign that will overhaul a person’s rights to be relieved of their
By D. Gene Murray Santa Monica
Three cheers for Randy Walburger’s eloquent letter (SMDP, March 24, page 4). He correctly outlines some of the major problems which affect our
By Mark Shepherd Santa Monica
Tuesday’s City Council meeting again revealed a couple of things about our brave leaders. One, they don’t like each other much. Two, the
By Randy Walburger Santa Monica
Homelessness has been increasing each and every year since Ronald Reagan and the Big Business Republicans have dismantled our state hospitals and destroyed and attacked
Sobering center could ease strain on hospitals SOBERING THOUGHT, from page 1
CITY HALL — The Santa Monica City Council will likely agree at its Tuesday meeting to put $10,000