As I navigate my new life in California, there is a question that echoes in my mind. There’s a subtle, almost reflexive sympathy that surfaces from California natives when
Historically, the annual process of writing a state budget has often stumbled over how much money California should spend on its public school system and its nearly 6 million students.
WHAT IS REAL, OR BS? -courtesy photo
By CHARLES ANDREWS
IN AMERICA
An opportunity, a privilege. At the beginning of the Second American Revolution.
Or the end of the first
HUNCHBACK JESTER RIGOLETTO (far R) -courtesy photo, LA Opera
By CHARLES ANDREWS
R.I.P. TWO GREAT ONES, SLY STONE, BRIAN WILSON
That was from my previous NOTEWORTHY column, and
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Main St. Summer Soulstice Festival,2025 Pride on the Promenade, The Venice Fest,
Mayor Lana Negrete began the City Council meeting last week by acknowledging the unrest in Los Angeles. She affirmed the Council’s support for anyone frightened by federal actions, and
The Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions meeting for June was filled with a sad parting and exciting hope for the future when we heard from two Santa Monica High School
Goodbye Santa Monica
While I grew up in Santa Monica – going to Roosevelt, Lincoln and Samohi I left to go to UC Santa Cruz and then to do graduate work
World War II was the most massive military conflict in recorded history and one that redefined effective military strategy, moving away from the static set-piece battles of previous wars
In 2014, Santa Monica voters overwhelmingly passed Measure LC to close the airport and build a park. The vision was bold and clear: replace jets, cement, and asphalt with recreational
As we approach the scheduled “No Kings” rally in Santa Monica on Saturday, June 14 SMPD wants to reassure the community: your safety is our top priority.
We are fully
