We Californians know, or should know, that while living in this state has many positive aspects, we are paying through the nose for the experience.
A flurry of recent studies
ANew York Times investigation recently revealed that California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara struck a secret deal with insurance companies, giving them regulatory favors while allowing them to dump tens of
Getting elected governor of California is a difficult task, requiring the creation of a large apparatus to plan and execute a campaign strategy and raising tens of millions of dollars
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Venice Winter Fest, a Winter Holiday Market for Dogs, Holiday Cheer on the Pier,
Most Californians probably see the Capitol as a place where governors, legislators and other state officials gather to do the public’s business. That’s true, at least superficially.
Elected
This year, the Kahunas Patrol of Troop 223 in Pacific Palisades has faced challenges few could have anticipated. In January 2025, deadly wildfires swept through the community, leaving a trail
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Museum of Illusions Opening, An Evening with Padma Lakshmi, Blue Plate Oysterette Community Dinner Series,
California likes to think of itself as a laboratory for progress. But when it comes to racial equity in higher education, the experiment has failed.
Two stories broke recently that
Councilmember Dan Hall’s recent community update about the Civic Auditorium says, “There is a lot of misinformation out there.” We agree. Unfortunately, it’s coming from those who supported
It’s that time of year again- leaf blowers and chainsaws dominating the wee hours -no, the entirety of society. Forget children napping or actors auditioning from home needing a
This autumn has been busy for the Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club members.
Our recent meetings were filled with celebration and community spirit. Members gathered to wish Kathy Boole
