About 10 days ago a coalition of various gun enthusiast organizations announced that Jan. 19 would be a holiday: Gun Appreciation Day. I'm not kidding. I guess the
Last April, at the UK premier of "Disneynature's African Cats," Prince William gave a passionate speech on stopping poachers from slaughtering big game animals. Sadly, since
The definition of "energy independence" is evolving. Up to recently, it has meant the U.S. producing enough of our own oil so that we were not dependent
Editor:
I am appalled, both as a student at Emeritus College and as a part-time instructor at Emeritus College, as to the actions of some people, both students and
Editor:
Stacy Westly's letter failed to indicate any comprehension that secondhand smoke can hold an entire apartment building hostage ("Prying eyes," Letters to the Editor, Jan.
Dear EarthTalk: What are some tips for keeping my dogs and cats healthy?
— Kim Newfield, via e-mail
Believe it or not, our pets may be exposed to more harsh
One of the most hotly contested City Hall appointments in recent memory is the filling of an empty seat on the Planning Commission. The City Council will choose a new
Editor:
The frivolous debate over preserving Paul Conrad's Chain Reaction sculpture in Santa Monica is just another example of how our City Council wastes money on needless studies
There's no denying that Santa Monica, like many cities in America, has struggled with racism and bigotry. The power structure in the past was dominated by white males.
The City Council agreed to fund the embattled Pico Youth & Family Center for another six months while center leadership work to improve its internal management.
So, this week'
