Most Californians probably see the Capitol as a place where governors, legislators and other state officials gather to do the public’s business. That’s true, at least superficially.
Elected
This year, the Kahunas Patrol of Troop 223 in Pacific Palisades has faced challenges few could have anticipated. In January 2025, deadly wildfires swept through the community, leaving a trail
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Museum of Illusions Opening, An Evening with Padma Lakshmi, Blue Plate Oysterette Community Dinner Series,
California likes to think of itself as a laboratory for progress. But when it comes to racial equity in higher education, the experiment has failed.
Two stories broke recently that
Councilmember Dan Hall’s recent community update about the Civic Auditorium says, “There is a lot of misinformation out there.” We agree. Unfortunately, it’s coming from those who supported
It’s that time of year again- leaf blowers and chainsaws dominating the wee hours -no, the entirety of society. Forget children napping or actors auditioning from home needing a
This autumn has been busy for the Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club members.
Our recent meetings were filled with celebration and community spirit. Members gathered to wish Kathy Boole
Editor:
Kevin McKeown’s letter in the SMDP (11/5/25) about Mayor Negrete exemplifies the toxic polarization tearing apart our community and our country.
Whether one aligns with her
Editor:
Kevin McKeown’s recent letter about Mayor Lana Negrete didn’t sound like modern policy debate. It sounded like a relic from a time when dismissive language toward women
Dear Kevin,
I am writing this in response to your piece ‘Mayoral Meltdown’. While I firmly agree with the sentiments already expressed about your recent attack on Mayor Negrete, I
