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.
Opinion: The battle to ban pay toilets
When it comes to political elections I was raised in an unusual household. An avid supporter of FDR, my mother...
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It’s Good to Know Your History
EXCEPT IN SANTA MONICA It might make you weep. Some here don’t like to bring it up because it could...
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Opinion: Hail the Wailers
Of course I listen. To music when laptopping. I usually let YouTube do its thing, occasionally redirecting when it gets...
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Diabolical Donnie’s Dictator Dream
Donald Trump loves buckets of KFC chicken and six packs of Diet Coke. He also loves dictators. His "fave fascist"...
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Opinion: The value of local farmers markets
Hello 2024!! In honor of the new year make a resolution you can keep. Make your local farmers market a...
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Kraftwerk to play sensational 9-show set in Los Angeles
If you are old enough to have heard the original in 1974, probably coming out of your car speakers, it...
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Opinion: Don’t trust, vote
Everything will be alright! I think…. And, you know, I think therefore I am, or therefore it is… I do...
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HOA Homefront: Are unexplained assessment increases and vague agendas OK?
Hi Kelly, we just received a notice two days ago that our HOA assessments will increase 10%. The new increase...
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Opinion: Jethro Tull is not in the band
I told you pickin’s would be slim around this time, so grab all you can. Next week will be better,...
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Opinion: It’s a New Year!
It’s a new column! It could be. That’s the thing about writing. Every time you are faced with a blank...
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