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Read the official voice of the Santa Monica Daily Press through our carefully considered Editorial section. Here you'll find our newspaper's institutional stance on critical local issues, from city policy and development decisions to community initiatives and civic matters. Our editorial board provides thoughtful analysis and clear positions on the most significant topics affecting Santa Monica residents. These unsigned editorials represent our publication's collective voice and leadership on important community issues, formed through rigorous research and discussion. Count on our Editorial section for well-reasoned perspectives that contribute to meaningful civic dialogue about Santa Monica's future.
Continue caring for kids
Even though a community survey released in April showed that concerns over gangs and youth violence have dropped to an...
Read moreCity Hall does right by same-sex couples
While it should have happened sooner, the Daily Press is pleased that the City Council Tuesday supported an amendment to...
Read morePorn doesn’t belong in library
It’s clear that pornography has no place in a public library, but despite common sense and the recognized standards of...
Read moreCity Hall should hold hotels accountable
Doormen at some of Santa Monica’s ritziest hotels will continue to pressure cab drivers into paying them bribes or “cookies”...
Read moreSaint John’s just doesn’t get it
It’s frustrating and disappointing that Saint John’s Hospital believes it can meet its parking obligation by abandoning a reasonable plan...
Read moreTreesavers barking up the wrong tree
Once again trees are causing a stir in Santa Monica as City Hall moved forward Tuesday with plans to remodel...
Read moreDemocracy doesn’t come cheap
Those who have participated in the political process in Santa Monica know that residents in the city by the sea...
Read morePlanning puts foot down on project
We have to hand it to Planning Director Eileen Fogarty and her staff for holding their ground when it comes...
Read moreCivic’s future looking good
As lovers of live music who spent many nights as teenagers in packed legion halls subjecting our delicate ear drums...
Read moreRestoring public trust
The Daily Press was impressed by City Manager Rod Gould’s sobering report on the Santa Monica Police Department’s disastrous investigation...
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