By Seth Barnes Barnes Burning
ON SUNDAY NIGHT, I WAS FLYING BACK to California from the East Coast. From cruising altitude, you could make out the hot-red wildfires beginning
By Isabel Charleston Santa Monica
(Re: “Residents to Step Up: Step off,” Oct. 18) A mentally ill person is not a criminal looking to kill all the neighbors. A mentally
By Jeffrey Ellis
Thank you for your coverage of (Step Up’s planned Daniel’s Village mental health facility). It’s saddening to realize that many residents of the affected
By Mike Heayn Real Estate 101
HAVING SPENT LAST WEEK DISCUSSING the difficulties that come along with buying your first home, I realized that not everybody can afford to buy
By Kenny Mack Word in Edgewise
THE WORLD SERIES STARTS TONIGHT with my beloved Red Sox hosting the Colorado Rockies at historic Fenway Park. And as a born-and-bred
By Bruce Joffe Piedmont, CA
Standing in the post office line, I overheard a woman confidently tell a friend, “Oh yes, gas prices will be $4 or $5 by Christmas.
By Kelly Olsen Former Santa Monica Councilmember, Planning
Monday’s column by (Bill) Bauer (“City talks trash about garbage,” Oct. 22) raised two important issues facing Santa Monica. I think
By MICHAEL TITTINGER is Editor of the Daily Press. When he’s not trying to mold the minds of our youth, he
“IT’S GONNA BE HARD TO COMPETE with
By Fred Foldvary Guest Commentary
IN 1997, I WROTE AN ARTICLE TITLED “The Business Cycle”predicting a recession in 2008. I could forecast the year because a real estate cycle
By Brandon Marlowe Guest Commentary
The City Council is exploring options for local campaign finance reform. First and foremost, they should craft a plan that serves residents by protecting local
By Dr. Lisette Bauersachs Santa Monica
I spent over four hours at the school board meeting (Oct. 18) and no one can explain why $23 million of Santa Monica and
By Migsy Smith
I am writing to voice my endorsement of Daniel’s Village (“Residents to Step Up: Step off,” Oct. 18). This project, in conjunction with the support services
