Those who have participated in the political process in Santa Monica know that residents in the city by the sea exercise their right to vote and are civically engaged, more so than those living in other areas in the region when comparing voter turnout rates.
We have to hand it to Planning Director Eileen Fogarty and her staff for holding their ground when it comes to making sure the Hines Bergamot Transit Village project, one of the largest in the city’s history with nearly 1 million square feet of commercial space, housing and retail, complies with the
Dear New Shrink, I had what I thought was a very good friend for over 10 years. We hung out together and did social things either with small groups of other friends or just the two of us.
“Government is like a baby,” Ronald Reagan was fond of saying. “An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.
Whoever said you can’t go home again should have added that you also can’t go back to a same beloved getaway spot with a toddler and enjoy it nearly as when you used to go before she was born.
I am in the business of providing a service, which is protecting men’s rights as fathers and husbands. The humanity factor is crucial in what I do. I have to understand my clients, their wants, needs and motivations so that I may represent them well in court.
Dear Friends, As many of you know, my staff and I have been wrestling with the dilemma of people living in their vehicles. We have been striving for a balanced approach — one that helps those who need help, and also moves vehicles with people living in them from residential streets.
On March 11, City Hall obtained a loan of $60 million from Wells Fargo to jump start four Redevelopment Agency capital projects: the Palisades Garden Walk, new Pico Library, rebuilt Parking Structure 6 and Civic Auditorium renovation.
Q: The earthquakes that have occurred in Japan have me concerned for the safety and preparedness of my family. What are some ways I can prepare for emergencies and disasters? A: What has happened in Japan has been heart wrenching.
Divorce in America is a “growth industry.” It’s been estimated that 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. (And that poll was taken before Kelsey Grammer.
Suppose an acquaintance invites you to lunch. You meet him in front of the restaurant where he announces that he is a little strapped for cash. Turns out he can’t host lunch, but he will split the bill with you.
Dear New Shrink, I have been in my current job for a little over three months now. I have really enjoyed my work and I’m doing well at my job. However, there is another woman in my department who has been extremely negative toward me.
