Growing up in West Los Angeles, I was extremely fortunate when it came to the quality of experiences in early childhood and public school education. My hands-on mother was
My late mother, Thelma Neworth, grew up during the Depression and was enamored with FDR and the New Deal. Had she been born 30 years later, I'm convinced
Vacation Rentals and Home Sharing: Matters of Justice
Editor:
The City Council's recent vote on vacation rentals and home sharing sent a profound message to the nation. While
Christmas came early this year as we raced to our local movie theater to watch "Avengers: Age of Ultron." While the majority loved the film, what comic book
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SATURDAY NIGHT THAT WOULD CHANGE LIVES, GUARANTEED, BY 9 P.M.?
How about dinner, drinks, live music, stories, a raffle, a great rooftop view on
An important milestone for the early childhood community occurs this evening (Wednesday, May 6) as the City of Santa Monica Planning Commission takes action to adjust the Civic Center Site
Editor:
We all look forward to this Sunday, May 10, when we celebrate Mother's Day and the cherished bond between mother and child. Ironically, dairy cows — world-wide
One more example of how the social engineering agenda of Santa Monica's most powerful leaders will play out before the Planning Commission this coming Wednesday night beginning at
Editor:
I agree partially with Kathryn Kosmeya-Dodge's letter. There are too many vehicles that do not care about anything getting in their way. But this is true
"If you want creativity, cut one zero from your budget; if you want sustainability, cut two zeros." —Jaime Lerner, Brazilian architect, mayor & governor
Santa Monica's
It is estimated that by 2020, two thirds of all jobs will require some form of higher education; however, with the rise in college tuition students coming from lower income
