Opinion
Engage with diverse perspectives on Santa Monica issues through our dynamic Opinion section. From guest columnists and editorial board viewpoints to reader letters and community commentary, we provide a platform for thoughtful dialogue about local matters. Our section features insights on city policies, development decisions, community initiatives, and other topics affecting Santa Monica residents. Join the community conversation through our collection of informed viewpoints, expert analysis, and reader responses to local issues. Whether sharing your perspective or exploring others' opinions, count on Santa Monica Daily Press for balanced, respectful discourse about matters shaping our city.
A hypochondriac reacts to swine flu
Even though health experts are cautiously optimistic that the international panic over swine flu appears to be on the verge...
Read moreCalling for full funding
We are writing to underscore our support for the Civic Center Joint Use Project and to emphasize the unique opportunity...
Read moreLosing his stress in San Francisco
Life sometimes comes at you so fast that even stopping to take a deep breath seems like an impossibility. When...
Read moreSpeak for yourself
As your friendly neighborhood columnist, it occasionally falls to me to call people out when they’ve done wrong. I don’t...
Read moreStarting off on the wrong foot
The first 100 days of “hopey-changeyness” was front-loaded by an “enchanted” N.Y. Times/Obama-media shill from the White House press corp....
Read moreStradivarius violins a mix of genius and nature’s magic
Antonio Stradivari’s career spanned seven decades and his workshop produced almost 1,200 violas, guitars, cellos and violins. About 650 of...
Read moreRacing towards equality
This is the year a woman will win the Indianapolis 500. If the sport is lucky, that is. Coming up...
Read moreThe measure of a woman
I get accused of hating women — a lot. I understand it. I take a hard line with women. I...
Read moreSwine flu: Silent invader
It was an eerie scene at Aztec Stadium in Mexico City, as teams America and Tecos played in a nearly...
Read moreToo many chefs in the commission kitchen?
There are 23 citizen boards, commissions and task forces recognized by the city of Santa Monica. Citizen members of these...
Read moreRecent News
Copyright © 2025 SMDP. All Rights Reserved.