Columns
Experience Santa Monica through the eyes of our trusted columnists in this curated section of regular features. From local insights and expert analysis to personal observations about city life, our dedicated writers provide unique perspectives on our coastal community. Each column offers a distinct voice and specialized focus, covering topics from neighborhood life and city politics to culture and community issues. Follow your favorite local voices and discover new perspectives through our collection of regular contributors. Whether seeking expert commentary or personal reflections on Santa Monica life, rely on our columnists for engaging, informed views of our city's evolving story.
Around Town: Art Week & Black History Month Events
Around Town: Art Week & Black History Month Events SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around...
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HOA Homefront: Court holds HOAs can stay out of neighbor vs neighbor disputes
One of the more difficult situations for HOA boards, managers, and attorneys to handle is the neighbor vs. neighbor dispute....
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Fear and gratitude
I wasn’t planning to write a column about the fires. What is there to say? All of us in Santa...
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Unmuted: Farewell to Brock
“Find ways to help people,” Mayor Phil Brock implored the public at the December 10th Santa Monica City Council meeting,...
Read moreCountry doesn’t belong to one political party
I’ve been actively avoiding writing about the election. Partly, because I’ve also been avoiding thinking about it. I spent election...
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Signs of the time, virtue-signaling and the City Council election
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. October 2024 My dear former colleague on the City Council Bob Holbrook always used to say...
Read moreUnmuted: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire
The City Council meeting last week was interrupted by suspected smoke in City Hall. Fortunately, the physical fire was outside...
Read moreUnmuted: And then there were eight
At the start of the City Council Candidate Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters there were eight candidates...
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October at the market
It’s pumpkin season. No more denying it.. with last month’s equinox it is officially Fall! There’s a lot to look...
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