It is truly amazing – and not in a good way – that California’s politicians cannot grasp a phenomenon that has plagued state finances for years, known as "volatility."
One of Santa Monica’s warmest holiday traditions was scrubbed this weekend with minimal notice when the Miramar hotel abruptly cancelled its annual "Meet Me Under the Fig Tree&
Your recent article on permitting recreational cannabis sales mentions that a second pot store will be allowed to open a block from Lincoln Middle School.
There is an epidemic of
As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and I discussed her first year in office and the tension between goal-setting and responding to crises, she was interrupted with an update from
One year ago this month, Santa Monica’s Mayor Sue Himmelrich, along with the entire City Council, issued a formal apology to its Black American residents for past injustices caused
Dear Readers, this marks the 700th "HOA Homefront" column since it debuted in 2005. At this milestone, I would like to share with you 12 significant challenges for
MUSIC GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Note: I know it would be more convenient for those of you reading online for me to include links, but… well, I’m sure you can find
I’ve read the recent dialogue on biking around here, and agree with Ms. Paris. As a daily cyclist, here’s my additional insight. In my opinion, the cement barriers
During his much ballyhooed, nationally televised debate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom boasted that the state’s economy is “booming” and leads the nation.
In the ever-evolving world of live entertainment, being able to attend or put on a concert is a cherished privilege for fans and artists alike. Unfortunately, the ticketing ecosystem in
REI’s decision to “get out of Dodge” is a devastating comment on our City government’s spectacular failure, on every level, with regard to Third Street Promenade. I mean,
Santa Monica is at an inflection point and we desperately need new leaders with a clearly articulated vision for the city. That strong vision should be something we as a
