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: DineLA Deals, Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, & More
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes a special Sunset Sessions at The Penmar,...
Read moreAround Town: Locals Night for Fire Relief, Return of DineLA, & More
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Locals Night for Fire Relief, Return of...
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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...
Read moreAround Town: Comedy NIghts, Do Training, & More
WEEKLY HEADLINE: Around Town: Comedy NIghts, Do Training, & More SUB HEAD: SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On...
Read moreAround Town: Polar Plunge & More
WEEKLY HEADLINE: SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the annual Polar Plunge, a...
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Around Town: New Years Events
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Last Week of Cirque du Soleil...
Read moreAround Town: Holiday Happenings
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Locals' Night Holiday Cheer on the Pier and...
Read moreUnmuted: Farewell to Brock
“Find ways to help people,” Mayor Phil Brock implored the public at the December 10th Santa Monica City Council meeting,...
Read moreAround Town: Meet Me Under The Fig Tree, Marina Holiday Boat Parade and more
SMDP’s weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes the Meet Me Under The Fig Tree...
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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