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.
Letter: Smoke and mirrors
Dear Editor, With the recent break-in of an 80 year old woman who was accosted by an unhinged vagrant, Phil...
Read moreLetter: What has happened to the Santa Monica Library?
Dear Editor, When I moved to Santa Monica from the east coast 22 years ago, before all the boxes were...
Read moreLetter: Age in place
Whilst trying to enjoy a quiet Sunday an obviously mentally ill man began SCREAMING at the top of his lungs...
Read moreLetter: Out of control
The recent story about the proposed development at 700 Santa Monica Blvd shows how much the city is out-of-control. No...
Read moreOcean Park Association: An open letter to the community
The Ocean Park Association (OPA) would like to share our values and goals with the community and welcome any and...
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Letter: Density is the future
Residential density is part of our transition to a sustainable future. As such, the proposed Lincoln Center Project is an...
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Opinion: Why I’m NOT voting for George Gascon
George Gascon is a master of “sleight of hand.” Stop George Gascon before he does this to you. Attorney Bonnie...
Read moreLetter: Hypocrisy in Congress
Dear Editor, Recently, a bi-partisan Congressional hearing was convened to address child safety and the power of the internet. As...
Read moreLetter: Supporting SMMUSD
Dear Editor, As a Samohi student, I am glad to see this letter, “Protecting the integrity of SMMUSD elections” published...
Read moreLetter: Protecting the integrity of SMMUSD elections
Dear Editor, At the end of this month and in early February, the LA County Committee on School District Organization...
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