This past holiday season was exceptionally joyful for my family. On Dec. 27 my niece, Erin Winter Russak, who was born in Santa Monica as it happens, gave birth to
Did you make a New Year's resolution to read more? In addition to providing the public with the latest bestsellers and classics, Santa Monica Public Library offers a
YOUR COLUMN HERE — The new year presents an opportunity to reflect on the City's remarkable achievements in affordable housing, including production, preservation and rehabilitation, but also to address
2015 homeless count Editor: Homeless count, why bother? Let’s just say there are legions and legions scattered throughout the city and leave it at that! James Walsh Santa Monica
PLAYTIME — I spent the weekend with Angelina Jolie.
On Friday night I watched her transform herself from a wicked witch into a fairy godmother. It was Disney's version
YOUR COLUMN HERE — Election seasons run on rhetoric. The echoes of development issues, in particular, continue to reverberate. Now, with a new year, and a newly seated City Council, we
Chickens and eggs
Editor:
In 2008, we Californians stood together ‚Äì Democrats, Republicans and Independents — and voted overwhelmingly to protect egg-laying hens. Despite a massive ad campaign sponsored by
Use caution when crossing Montana Avenue!
Editor:
As a fan of Whole Foods and Starbucks at 15th & Montana in Santa Monica, I want to warn drivers and pedestrians to
TONIGHT IS CHRISTMAS EVE. WHAT folksy character comes to mind? That rotund jolly guy, of course, who seems to be everywhere, relentlessly dashing through the night spreading joy to celebrate