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.
Brother, can you spare $153,000,000?!
Often when someone reaches remarkable fame and fortune if and when there's a fall from grace, it can be all...
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California’s history of regulating consumer prices often protects companies or providers
In the 19th century, California began experimenting with regulating the prices of vital services and commodities. Nearly 150 years later,...
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Peace on Earth … Please
Music gift suggestions I originally intended to identify some super duper box sets of music, LPs/CDs/DVDs/Blue Ray, hi-definition, cool presentations...
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California plays Whac-A-Mole with cities resistant to building much-needed housing
Whac-A-Mole is an amusement arcade game, invented in Japan nearly a half-century ago, whose players try to hit moles as...
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Opinion: “I can chew and walk gum at the same time”
In the 234 year history of the U.S. House of Representatives (Congress) only five members have ever been expelled. That...
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Reader questions: Who insures what in the planned development?
Kelly: Can a Planned Unit Development purchase “Bare Walls” fire insurance for residences since the HOA does not own them?...
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Opinion: So many good shows!
Music gift suggestions When most people think of Cuban culture, they hear music. True enough. And the cuisine is great...
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Opinion: Mayor Phil Brock
In Santa Monica we don’t elect our mayor directly, like LA or Long Beach or many other cities. In a...
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Spread Love (&$$) for the Holidays
MUSIC GIFT SUGGESTIONS Note: I know it would be more convenient for those of you reading online for me to...
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Economic reality bites as Newsom faces big budget problem
During his much ballyhooed, nationally televised debate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom boasted that...
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