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.
Happy Hanukkah, Hopefully
This Sunday at sundown marks the first day of Hanukkah and eight days later, on Monday at sundown the wonderful...
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STEVIE WONDER plays Santa
Stevie Wonder plays Santa BOO CHRIS MARTIN! Never liked your lame band Coldplay or some of your celebrity antics, but...
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Focus on real solutions, please
WINNING AN ELECTION Not an easy thing to do. It takes a lot of work, a lot of hours. You...
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California students are struggling to read. If adopted, these education strategies will help
For most people, reading is second nature – it’s almost muscle memory. As you read the words on this page...
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Last Chance for “Tosca”!
T’S JERRY RUBIN’S 79TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!! Everyone is invited because Jerry tries to love everyone (though he fails miserably with...
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Is Newsom’s gas profits penalty really a tax?
Is Newsom’s gas profits penalty really a tax? By Dan Walters When Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his crusade against what...
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Tricky measure allows release of violent felons
Tricky measure allows release of violent felons By Dan Walters Six years ago, then-Gov. Jerry Brown tricked California voters into...
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Preparing for the worst
The Christmas tree is up at the Loews Hotel. The ribbons are out, the holiday songs are being piped onto...
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Under the Christmas tree this year could be a catalytic converter
With Christmas in two weeks and Hanukkah in eight days, I Googled the most popular gifts for 2022, especially for...
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Love That “Tosca”!
IF YOU WERE SURPRISED That my NOTEWORTHY column was not published last week – so was I. I was out...
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