Editor:
Columnist Bill Bauer is on target with his My Write column "Intrigue and shenanigans on the local political front," Aug. 6. All too often "phantom community
Much has appeared in the local press the past few weeks about the chicanerysurrounding the Wilshire-Montana Neighborhood Association (Wilmont) elections. But,Wilmont is small potatoescompared to the flim-flammery perpetrated bySanta
The City Council decided against banning smoking in multi-unit residences for concerns that they didn't consider condo owners and medical marijuana smokers when the proposed ban was conceived.
CITYWIDE — The leaders of Santa Monica's foremost political party, Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights (SMRR), announced this weekend that they would support former City Councilman Tony Vazquez
OnWednesday, Aug. 1, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Educationwill consider placing a $385 million school construction/improvement bond on the November ballot.
The measure wouldcost the average
Editor:
I am writing to you as a resident/renter/Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights member and 100 percent voter of Santa Monica. Thank you for all your interest
CITY HALL — A controversial decision to ban smoking for new tenants and condominium owners in Santa Monica looks likely to be reversed today with two of its former supporters signaling
JAMS — Santa Monica's foremost political organization threw its weight unanimously behind candidates vying for educational posts and the Rent Control Board at its convention Sunday, but struggled to
Some say that it’s impolite to discuss politics and religion. (I’m not sure who originally coined that expression but I’m guessing it wasn’t someone from the religious right.
“Chain Reaction” was designated a Santa Monica landmark last Monday night by the Landmarks Commission. It joins a long list of dubious landmarks approved by the politically appointed (by City Council) citizens group.
CITYWIDE ¬ó Come September, landlords with rent-controlled units will be able to charge their tenants as much as $26 more a month. The Rent Control Board on Thursday set the annual rent increase, which takes effect Sept.
How do I like my crow? Baked, boiled or fried? I had predicted that Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom would come in third at best in the four person race for the 50th Assembly District seat.
