Letters
Join the community conversation through our Letters to the Editor section, where Santa Monica residents share their views on local issues. From neighborhood concerns and policy debates to praise for community initiatives, this forum showcases diverse voices from our readership. Our curated selection of letters represents thoughtful perspectives on matters affecting daily life in Santa Monica. Engage with fellow residents' viewpoints and add your voice to ongoing discussions about our city's future. Whether responding to recent coverage or raising new issues, the Letters section provides a platform for civil discourse and community dialogue through Santa Monica Daily Press.
Don’t be deceived
With regard to the Clint Reach Memoranda (July 7, 2022): Mr. Reach soft pedals Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine; the...
Read moreMask concerns
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been constantly reminded that wearing a mask, staying six feet apart from others, and getting vaccinated...
Read moreCalifornia just opened the door to ending state’s abortion rights
By Wendy Voorsanger Democrats don’t seem to understand the law of unintended consequences. Or perhaps they don’t comprehend the fierce...
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Property Value Decrease is Reviewable
Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor There’s an important date that will allow property owners to file an application that...
Read moreRegarding the letters from Caroline Torosis and Anastasia Foster
Editor: Currently in Santa Monica, rent increases are capped at $140 for higher rent units. Thus rents below $2300 pay...
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