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 governance of reaction
I grew up in the 80’s in Dogtown, where local skater kids took over swimming pools and generally ran amok...
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Texas to Los Angeles, the migrants forced to travel through American politics
The first indication usually comes from a worker in Brownsville, Texas. That person informs Los Angeles officials that Texas authorities...
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The best drummer I’ve ever heard
Library Girl landmark performance After a lifetime of writing reviews as a music journalist, I finally got smart (accidentally) and...
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Politics of Santa Monica, part II
But first, some good news! And why don’t you write about good news more often, Charles? There are so many...
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How Houston curbed homelessness
When I joined the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County almost 10 years ago as an eager 28-year-old, I...
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The Last Stand: Heroes at Ballona Wetlands
With all the grim news in the world these days, and I’m not even including pathological prevaricator George Santos still...
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Barber/Hives/Devo/Miller/Mednick
HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY, JONI! Her BD was Tuesday, 11/7, a lucky number. She suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015, that...
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Shifting how California funds its mental health system is critical to getting more people off the streets
What if we could reach each person suffering from mental illness or addiction on California’s streets and assertively surround them...
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Connie Converse, Rossini, Django, Toledo, GN’R, Khatchaturian!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: "A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE " – OK folks, if you haven’t caught this yet, you are really...
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Santa Monica Politics
SOME OF YOU KNOW ALL OF THIS Some know some of it. Some are starting from total bewilderment. And some...
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