Editorial
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.
Taking on that 800-pound gorilla
Councilman Bobby Shriver has some guts, or could it be he’s so confident in his approval ratings (the member of...
Read moreGive businesses a break
City Hall needs to help our local businesses compete, and can do this by easing the restrictions on advertising at...
Read morePreparing for the construction crunch
Over the next five years, Downtown and the surrounding areas will be transformed as City Hall moves forward with several...
Read moreWe all need to watch the road
Our inbox and mailbox have been filled recently with letters from our readers regarding pedestrian safety and traffic on our...
Read moreBacking the bag ban
It’s been two years, but finally the City Council approved the ban on single-use plastic bags. The Daily Press supports...
Read moreIt’s about time to be business friendly
At Thursday’s State of the City address, City Manager Rod Gould made a pledge that Santa Monica’s City Hall will...
Read moreThe decline of decency
Never wanting to be left out of the conversation, the Daily Press was compelled to check out an episode of...
Read moreBring in the pooches
Parents should be calling on the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District to start using drug-sniffing dogs at our high schools...
Read moreThe merry-go-round
It seems selecting Santa Monica’s mayor has become more divisive and potentially damaging to the collegiality on the dais than...
Read moreCampaign disclosure concept too cumbersome
Another idea floating around City Hall is requiring all City Council members to disclose to the public during council meetings...
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