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.
Ticket resellers have upended live concerts, California must retake control
In the ever-evolving world of live entertainment, being able to attend or put on a concert is a cherished privilege...
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Is there a better way to establish a vision for our city?
Santa Monica is at an inflection point and we desperately need new leaders with a clearly articulated vision for the...
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This festive season should be all about the farmers market
Greetings! Hello December! Hard to believe that 2023 is coming to an end with the holidays on the horizon. We want...
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Lions Club celebrates its centennial
The innovations and challenges in the US over the past 100 years are memorable. From solo flights over the Atlantic...
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Restaurants are still on the long road to recovery
I'm a resident of Santa Monica and have proudly worked in this city since January 16th, 2009. While the pandemic...
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Opinion: Bruce? Don’t miss Mahler!!
Music gift suggestions For your holiday giving. Think local. Who could use a little more? Still recovering from the pandemic...
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Ready for Part III
READY FOR JERRY RUBIN’S 80TH BIRTHDAY?! Everyone is invited, he says, Monday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m., at the Gaslight, 2030...
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Opinion: The end of innocence
Thursday marked the 60th anniversary of JFK's assassination. In retrospect, I believe that horrendous murder was the end of innocence...
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Santa Monica needs better public transportation, not more rules
The phone rang at 9:30p.m. in late September, it was a call from my former husband and my son’s father....
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KODÁLY, DIEGO, FRIDA AND FISHBONE
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: "FRIDA & DIEGO," LA Opera – Fresh on the heels of excellent stagings of chestnuts "The Barber of...
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