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Safety in Santa Monica
Just last night an SMC employee was shot in a school facility. Two weeks ago, a lunatic stole a knife...
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No trust in de la Torre
Dear Editor, I was saddened to read the anti-Semitic trope from the lips of a formerly elected school board member...
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Democracy is on the ballot
Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, surely, we can agree that democracy means residents should have a say in...
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SMRR has lost themselves
Santa Monica for Renters’ Rights (SMRR) has long been a cornerstone of our city’s housing landscape. However, over the past...
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Unmuted: And then there were eight
At the start of the City Council Candidate Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters there were eight candidates...
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The Incomparable Joni Mitchell
Ladies of the canyon 1 (1969) – courtesy photo HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: JONI MITCHELL and the Joni Jam – I gave...
Read moreOpinion: Agreeing to disagree
Editor, When Jon Kean decided to pen the letter to the editor entitled "Damning Statement" in which he attributed off...
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Letter: Facts about public safety
Dear Editor, A recent letter ("The Great Santa Monica Public Safety Debate," October 12, 2024) attempted to defend the public...
Read moreLetter: A corroborating account
I am writing to corroborate the account shared by School Board member Jon Kean in his letter dated October 11th,...
Read moreOpinion: Accusations are politics and lies
This letter is in response to the latest falsehood and political attack against my candidacy for Santa Monica City Council....
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