Recently some readers have been asking why haven’t I written about Putin’s horrific war in Ukraine. In hopefully a single sentence at the bottom of this column I
Both my grandfathers fought in World War l. Both of my children’s grandfathers fought in World War ll. I fought in Vietnam. Members of my extended family have fought
R.I.P. BARBARA MORRISON – Just a few weeks ago I recommended one of her performances and wondered to myself if she was back at Pip’s, her pre-COVID funky,
As the LA City Council – representing the most unaffordable city in America – prepares its ordinance to adopt SB-9 (a new California law that allows for the subdivision of single-family zoned
As soon as the pandemic hit, environmental and sustainable practices went out the window. In early 2020, with the spread of the virus at the forefront of everyone’s minds,
We miss you. We need you. The second oldest branch of the Santa Monica Library, you have consistently welcomed the most visitors. Four generations of my family have treasured you
Spending the day on the Santa Monica Pier brings together friends and families in our community, across Southern California, the state, and the world. I know, for I have seen
We are all aware of the controversial airport that sits behind a fenced area in the southeast corner of Santa Monica. We have heard of the noise problems, the safety