What’s New 2018
December
“Top Stories of 2018”
12/31/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/12/santa-monicas-top-stories-of-2018/
“Year’s Top Stories: Part I – 2018 Could Change the Course of Santa Monica Politics”
12/18/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/December-2018/12_18_2018_YEARS_TOP_STORIES_PART_I%20.html
“Year’s Top Stories: Part II – “Child Molestation, Homeless Murders Scar Beach City”
12/19/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/December-2018/12_19_2018_YEARS_TOP_STORIES_PART_II.html
“2018 Year’s TOp STories: Part III — Frustrated Residents Call for Crackdown on Homeless Crime”
12/20/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/December-2018/12_20_2018_Years_Top_Stories_Part_III.html
“Year’s Top Stories: Part IV — Labor Issues Take Center Stage in 2018”
12/21/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/December-2018/12_21_2018_Years_Top_Stories_PART_IV.html
“Top Stories of 2018: PART V – Scooters Zip by Development as Hot-Button Issue”
12/24/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/December-2018/12_24_2018_PART_V_Top_Stories_of_2018.html
“Police Officers Learning to Protect Their Own Mental Health”
12/22/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
https://www.smdp.com/police-officers-learning-to-protect-their-own-mental-health/171709
Opinion: “Job Training Boosts Sustainability for Recently Homeless Men and Women” –
Va Lecia Adams Kellum, President & CEO of St. Joseph Center
12/22/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
https://www.smdp.com/job-training-boosts-sustainability-for-recently-homeless-men-and-women/171714 — “Over the last four years, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Opinion: “A Miracle on 11th Street”
Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
12/21/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/12/a-miracle-on-11th-street/
“Cracking Down on Corporate Housing”
12/21/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/12/cracking-down-on-corporate-housing/
“Council Votes for Changing Guard at Airport Arts Community”
12/21/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/December-2018/12_21_2018_Council_Votes_for_Changing_Guard_at_Airport_Arts_Community.html
“New Power Options for the New Year”
12/18/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
https://www.smdp.com/new-power-options-for-the-new-year/171624
“Judge Bars Election under Santa Monica’s Current At-Large System”
12/14/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/December-2018/12_14_2018_Judge_Bars_Elections_Under_Santa_Monicas_Current_At_Large_%20System.html
“11th Street Historic District Heads to Council after Approval at Landmarks Commission”
12/11/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/11th-street-historic-district-heads-to-council-after-approval-at-landmarks-commission/171483
“Santa Monica’s Sen. Ben Allen Presented National Arts Leadership Honor”
12/10/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/12/santa-monicas-sen-ben-allen-presented-national-arts-leadership-honor/
“Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Superintendent Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography”
12/5/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/December-2018/12_05_2018_Santa_Monica_Big_Blue_Bus_Superintendent_Arrested_for_Possessing_Child_Pornography.html
“Council Clarifies Signal on New Cell Phone Antennas”
12/1/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/council-clarifies-signal-on-new-cell-phone-antennas/171236
“New Rules Tighten Restrictions on Water Use for New Development”
12/1/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/new-rules-tighten-restrictions-on-water-use-for-new-development/171234
November
Opinion: “Burning Lessons” — Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA for SMa.r.t.
Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow
11/30/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/11/sma-r-t-column-burning-lessons/
“Evett’s to Close after 70 Years in Business”
11/30/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/evetts-to-close-after-70-years-in-business/171213
“LA County Officials Approve Stricter Regulations for Homeless Shelters – Unsafe and Unsanitary Facilities Prompt Legislative Action”
11/30/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/11/l-a-county-officials-approve-stricter-regulations-for-homeless-shelters/
“County Sets New Sanitary Standards for Homeless Shelters”
11/29/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/county-sets-new-sanitary-standards-for-homeless-shelters/171173
“Vazquez to Step Down from Council Seat”
11/28/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/November-2018/11_28_2018_Vazquez_to_Step_Down_from_Council_Seat.html
“Survey: Santa Monica Is a Good Place to Live, Crime and Homelessness a Concern”
11/23/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/11/city-publishes-resident-satisfaction-survey-results/
“Class Action Suit Filed against SoCal Edison for Negligence in Woolsey Fire”
11/20/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/11/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-sce/
“Uber Driver Charged with Five Felonies for Halloween Kidnapping”
11/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/uber-driver-charged-with-five-felonies-for-halloween-kidnapping/170487
“Malibu School Site Consolidation Approved by School Board”
11/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/malibu-school-site-consolidation-approved-by-school-board/170497
Opinion: “Inching toward Electrical Independence”
Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
11/2/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/11/inching-toward-electrical-independence/
“New Program Provides County-Wide Funding to Fight Homelessness”
11/1/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/new-program-provides-county-wide-funding-to-fight-homelessness/170436
“Ferocious Fires Spark Concern over Major Health Consequences”
11/16/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/ferocious-fires-spark-concern-over-major-health-consequences/170897
Opinion: “Earth, Wind, Fire…and Less Water”
Thane Roberts, AIA for SM.a.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
11/16/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/11/earth-wind-fire-and-less-water/
“City Says Hands Are Tied in Addressing Homelessness in Parks”
11/16/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/11/city-says-hands-are-tied-in-addressing-homelessness-in-parks/
“Eric Uller Found Dead after Facing Child Sex Abuse Charges”
11/15/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/eric-uller-found-dead-after-facing-child-sex-abuse-charges/170882
“City Restricts McDonald’s Hours in Effort to Curb ‘Criminal Activities’ ”
11/15/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/November-2018/11_15_2018_City_Restricts_McDonalds_Hours_in_Effort_to_Curb_Criminal_Activities.html
“Plaintiffs Win Voting Rights Lawsuit against the City of Santa Monica”
11/13/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/November-2018/11_13_2018_Plaintiffs_Win_Voting_Rights_Lawsuit_Against_the_City_of_%20Santa_Monica.html
“TL Supporters Say It’s a New Day in City Politics”
11/12/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/tl-supporters-say-its-a-new-day-in-city-politics/170740#comment-46609
“O’Connor Out, Morena in; Term Limits Wins in Landslide”
11/7/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/November-2018/11_07_2018_OConnor_Out_Morena_In_Term_Limits_Wins_in_Landslide.html
“News Analysis: Development Remains Major Issue in Tuesday’s Santa Monica Election”
11/7/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/November-2018/11_07_2018_NEWS_ANALYSIS_Development_Remains_Major_Issue_in_Tuesdays_%20Santa_Monica_Election%20%20.html
October
“Council Backs New Measure to Protect Hotel Workers”
10/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/council-backs-new-measures-to-protect-hotel-workers/170309
“Santa Monica Officials Take Additional Actions as Sexual Assault Crisis Expands”
10/25/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_25_2018_Santa_Monica_City_Officials_Take_Additional_Actions_as_Sexual_Assault_Crisis_Expands.html
“Santa Monica Moves Closer to Energy Efficiency”
10/25/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_25_2018_Santa_Monica_Moves_Closer_to_Energy_Efficiency.html
“Council Approves Single Taxi Company for Street Pickup”
10/25/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/council-approves-single-taxi-company-for-street-pickup/170255
“SMRR Mailer Raises Waves”
10/24/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_24_2018_SMRR_Campaign_Mailer_Raises_Waves%20.html
“Class Action Suit Filed against E-Scooter Industry”
10/23/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/class-action-suit-filed-against-e-scooter-industry/170204
“City Hopes New Bus Signs Will Increase Ridership”
10/22/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/10/city-hopes-new-bus-signs-will-increase-ridership/
“Police Employee Arrested for Child Molestation”
10/19/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/police-employee-arrested-for-child-molestation/170114
Opinion: “City Mobility Plan in Freefall”
Diana Gordon for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
10/19/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/10/city-mobility-plan-in-freefall/
“In Bustling Downtown Santa Monica, Rent-Controlled Apartments Flipping to Office – Demand Is High for Office Space in Beach Cities”
10/19/18 – LA Curbed
https://la.curbed.com/2018/10/19/17991202/santa-monica-landmark-building-office-space
“Climate Change in Santa Monica”
10/18/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/10/climate-change-in-sm/
“West Coast Earthquake Warning System Becomes Operational”
10/18/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press – Associated Press
http://www.smdp.com/west-coast-earthquake-warning-system-becomes-operational/170095
“Santa Monica Joins Coalition Challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s Ruling Regarding Wireless Facilities” —
10/15/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-joins-national-coalition-challenging-the-federal-communications-commissions-ruling-regarding-wireless-facilities/170052
“Homeless Man Exposes Himself to 11-Year-Old at Reed Park”
10/15/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/10/homeless-man-expose/
“Challenge to Santa Monica’s Home Sharing Law Reaches Court of Appeals”
10/15/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_15_2018_Challenge_to_Santa_Monicas_Home_Sharing_Law_Reaches_Court_of_Appeals.html
Opinion: “Taking It to the Streets: Addressing Mental Illness in Westside Homeless” –
Dr. Samantha A. Stewart, Venice Family Clinic Director of Psychiatric Services
10/15/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/taking-it-to-the-streets-addressing-mental-illness-in-westside-homeless/170002
“Shooting Incident in Pico Neighborhood Wednesday Evokes Memories of Bloody Gang War”
10/12/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_12_2018_Shooting_Incident_in_Pico_Neighborhood_Wednesday_Evokes_%20Memories_of_Bloody_Gang_Wars.html
Opinion: “Vote ‘No’ on SMS – Our Schools Need Fiscal Responsibility, Not a Blank Check” — Nikki Kolhoff and DeAnne Ozaki
10/12/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/vote-no-on-sms-our-schools-need-fiscal-responsibility-not-a-blank-check/169948
“Man Who Gunned Down Santa Monica Football Star Gets 40 Years” — Detectives used footage from cameras on passing city buses and nearby surveillance cameras to solve the murder of a Santa Monica teen.”
10/12/18 – Santa Monica Patch – City News Service
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/man-who-gunned-down-santa-monica-football-star-gets-40-years?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
“Crime Watch”
10/9/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/crime-watch-134/169882
“Don’t Keep Cell Phones Next to Your Body, California Health Department Warns”
12/15/17 – Tech Crunch
https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/15/dont-keep-cell-phones-next-to-your-body-california-health-department-warns/
“Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy from Cell Phones”
12/13/17 – California Department of Public Health
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR17-086.aspx
“Southern California City Fights Mosquitoes Bearing West Nile”
10/7/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press—Associated Press
http://www.smdp.com/southern-california-city-fights-mosquitoes-bearing-west-nile/169827
“Methtropolis: Santa Monica and the Surroundings See Spike in Meth Use”
10/7/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/methtropolis-santa-monica-surroundings-area-see-spike-in-meth-use/169804
“Man Fatally Stabbed on Park Bench across from Santa Monica City Hall”
10/4/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_04_2018_Man_Fatally_Stabbed_on_Park_Bench_Across_from_Santa_Monica_City_Hall.html
Opinion: “Uncontrolled Mobility Experiment”
Mario Fonda- Bonardi AIA for SM.a.rt.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
10/5/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/10/uncontrolled-mobility-experiment/
“Santa Monica Hotel on School District Land Sells for $154 Million”
10/5/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_05_2018_Santa_Monica_Hotel_on_School_District_Land_Sells_for_154_Million.html
“Santa Monica School Bond Measure Largely Bankrolled by Outside Firms”
10/4/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_04_2018_Santa_Monica_School_Bond_Measure_Largely_Bankrolled_by_Outside_Firms.html
“Flea-Borne Typhus Outbreak Strikes in Los Angeles”
10/4/18 – Santa Monica Patch — City News Service
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/s/gix9l/flea-borne-typhus-outbreak-strikes-in-los-angeles?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
“Crime Watch”
10/4/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/crime-watch-131/169750
Opinion: “FCC Cells Us Out” – Councilmember Kevin McKeown
10/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/fcc-cells-us-out/169726
“Santa Monica Victim of Serial Assailant Dies, Marking Fourth Fatality”
10/2/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_02_2018_Santa_Monica_Victim_of_Serial_Assailant_Dies_Marking_Fourth_Fatality.html
“Two Housing Bills, Toxic Chemical Ban Sponsored by Santa Monica Lawmaker Signed into Law”
10/1/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/October%20-%202018/10_01_2018_Two_Housing_Bills_Toxic_Chemical_Ban_Sponsored_by_Santa_Monica_Lawmaker_Signed_into_Law.html
Opinion: “The Need for Supportive Housing” — Scarlett Yingvorapant,
Communications Manager at The People Concern (OPCC, LAMP)
10/1/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/the-need-for-supportive-housing/169657
September
“Bridge Housing for Homeless Vets”
9/30/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/09/bridge-housing-for-homeless-vets/
“That Electric Scooter Might Be Fun. It Also Might Be Deadly”
9/29/18 – CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/29/health/scooter-injuries/index.html
Opinion: “Bull in China Shop, or Wrecking Ball?”
Bob Taylor, AIA for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
9/28/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/09/bull-in-china-shop-or-wrecking-ball/
Opinion: “And the Children Shall Lead” – Jack Neworth
9/28/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/and-the-children-shall-lead/169610
“Happy Birthday LA Phil, 100!!”
9/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/happy-birthday-la-phil-100/169580
“FCC Gives Cities 90 Days to Process 5G Carrier Applications – The order also restricts how much they can charge for deployment.” —
9/26/18 — Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/26/fcc-5g-rollout-cities-shot-clock-carriers/
“Escobar Charged with Murder, Attempted Murder in Santa Monica, LA Assaults”
9/26/18 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/September-2018/09_26_2018_Escobar_Charged_With_Murder_Attempted_Murder_in_Santa_Monica_LA_Assaults.html
“Mayor Winterer Commits SM to Paris Climate Accord”
9/25/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/09/mayor-winterer-commits-sm-to-paris-climate-accord/
“Santa Monica Schools Increase Safety Measures”
9/24/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-schools-increase-safety-measures/169503
“E-scooter Craze Receives Major Backlash”
“Sustainability Efforts Grow in SaMo Schools”
9/22/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/sustainability-efforts-grow-in-samo-schools/169492
“Violent Crime on the Rise?”
9/21/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/09/violent-crime-on-the-rise/
“Audit: California Agency Lags in Overseeing Housing Funds”
9/21/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/audit-california-agency-lags-in-overseeing-housing-funds/169460
“Southland Choked by Unhealthful Air Levels 87 Days Straight”
9/21/18 – Santa Monica Patch
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/s/gilpv/southland-choked-by-unhealthful-air-levels-87-days-straight?utm_term=article-slot-2&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
Opinion: “Memorial Park Master Plan” – SMa.r.t (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
9/21/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/09/memorial-park-master-plan/
“Murder Investigation on the Santa Monica Beach”
9/20/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/murder-investigation-on-the-santa-monica-beach/169450
“California Scraps Helmet Mandate for Motorized Scooters”
9/20/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press – Associated Press
http://www.smdp.com/california-scraps-helmet-mandate-for-motorized-scooters/169446
Opinion: “How Much Anti-Semitism Will College Students See” – Tom Elias
9/19/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/09/how-much-anti-semitism-will-college-students-see/
“Seven Dockless Devices Now Authorized for Operation in Santa Monica”
9/18/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/seven-dockless-devices-now-authorized-for-operation-in-santa-monica/169382
Opinion: “High Housing Costs Fuel Hunger” — Va Lecia Adams Kellum,
President & CEO of the St. Joseph Center
9/17/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/high-housing-costs-fuel-hunger/169347
“Here’s How Much Temperatures Have Soared in Santa Monica”
9/13/18 — Santa Monica Patch
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/here-s-how-much-temperatures-have-soared-santa-monica?utm_term=article-slot-2&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
“Samohi High Hall of Fame”
9/14/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/09/samohi-hall-of-fame/
“Residential Retail Development Planned near Santa Monica Civic Center”
8/7/18 – Urbanize LA
https://urbanize.la/post/residential-retail-development-planned-near-santa-monica-civic-center
Opinion: “Not Waiting for Sacramento to Tackle Pension Liability” – Rick Cole
9/14/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/not-waiting-for-sacramento-to-tackle-pension-liability/169281
“Man Charged with Felony Elder Abuse after Random Attack at Santa Monica Place”
9/13/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/elder-attack/169269
“Santa Monica Education Foundation Raises More than $600,000 without Malibu’s Help”
9/13/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/September-2018/09_13_2018_Santa_Monica_Education_Foundation_Raises_More_Than_600000_Without_Malibus_Help.html
“Work Begins on Rehabilitation of Former Sears Building”
9/13/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/work-begins-on-rehabilitation-of-former-sears-building/169263
“Keeping Our Students Safe”
9/11/18 – City of Santa Monica
https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/keeping-our-students-safe
“Davis Testimony Ends Argument Phase of Voting Rights Trial”
9/11/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/davis-testimony-ends-argument-phase-of-voting-rights-trial/169247
“California Aims to Drop Fossil Fuels for Electricity by 2045”
9/11/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/california-aims-to-drop-fossil-fuels-for-electricity-by-2045/169210
“Council Looking for Expert Team to Address Changing Technology”
9/10/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/council-looking-for-expert-team-to-address-changing-technology/169190
“Big Changes but Small Crowds at First Twilight Concert”
9/8/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/big-changes-but-small-crowds-at-first-twilight-concert/169173
“Random Attacks Leave Victims Stunned”
9/7/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/random-attacks-leave-victims-stunned/169156
Opinion: “The More We Drink, the Thirstier We Get”
Dan Jansenson, Architect, Building and Fire Life Safety Commission – for SMa.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
9/7/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/09/the-more-we-drink-the-thirstier-we-get/
“Santa Monica Hires ‘Chief People Officer’ in Charge of Human Resources”
9/7/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/September-2018/09_07_2018_Santa_Monica_Hires_Chief_of_Peoples_in_Charge_of_Human_Resources.html
“Stretches of Downtown Closed by Mental Health Incidents Wednesday”
9/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/September-2018/09_06_2018_Stretches_of_Downtown_Closed_By_Mental_Health_Incidents_Wednesday.html
“Santa Monica Planning Officials to Embark on Pico Neighborhood Plan”
9/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/September-2018/09_06_2018_Santa_Monica_Planning_Officials_to_Embark_on_Pico_Neighborhood_Plan.html
“Santa Monica’s Ocean Park Boulevard Art Block Kicks Off September 8th”
9/6/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/09/santa-monicas-ocean-park-boulevard-art-block-kicks-off-september-8th/
“Legislature Approves Measure to Clarify Density Bonus Law in Coastal Zone”
9/5/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/legislature-approves-measure-to-clarify-density-bonus-law-in-coastal-zone/169094
“Council Approves Cell Phone Antennas on Residential Streets”
9/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/council-approves-cell-phone-antennas-on-residential-streets/169040
August
“Two Housing Bills Sponsored by Santa Monica Lawmaker Approved by State Assembly”
8/31/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_31_2018_Two_Housing_Bills_Sponsored_by_Santa_Monica_Lawmaker_Approved_by_State_Assembly.html
“Santa Monica Selects Bird, Jump, Lime, and LYFT for Shared Mobility Pilot”
8/30/18 – City of Santa Monica
https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2018/08/30/santa-monica-selects-bird-jump-lime-and-lyft-for-shared-mobility-pilot
“Top Voting Demographics Expert Advised City, Activists on Santa Monica Redistricting”
8/28/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_28_2018_Top_Voting_Demographics_%20Expert_Advised_City_Activists_on_Santa_Monica_Redistricting.html
“One Third of Working Californians Struggle with Poverty”
8/28/18 – Santa Monica Patch
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/s/gi114/one-third-of-working-californians-struggle-with-poverty-report?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=community%20corner&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
“Safety Procedures Increased after Woman Approaches Child at Local School”
8/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/safety-procedures-increased-after-woman-approaches-child-at-local-school/168887
“Expanded Cell Service Subject of City Hall Appeal”
8/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/expanded-cell-service-subject-of-city-hall-appeal/168846
“Housing’s Corporate Takeover Is an Open Secret”
8/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/housings-corporate-takeover-is-an-open-secret/168855
“Eight Pico Neighborhood Projects Selected for Wellbeing Microgrants Pilot Program”
8/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/eight-pico-neighborhood-projects-selected-for-wellbeing-microgrants-pilot-program/168878
Opinion: “A ‘Low-Profile Revolution’ Helps Change the Face of Local Governments” –
Dan Walters — 8/26/18 – Fresno Bee
https://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/op-ed/article217294180.html
“School District Construction Updates”
8/25/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/school-district-construction-updates/168836
“Local Student Slashed in Fight with Homeless Man”
8/24/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/local-student-slashed-in-fight-with-homeless-man/168840
“Is Desalinization Feasible for Santa Monica?”
8/24/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/08/is-desalination-feasible-for-santa-monica/
“Santa Monica Man Found Guilty of Samohi Grad’s Murder”
8/22/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_22_2018_Santa_Monica_Man_Found_Guilty_of_Samohi_Grads_Murder.html
“Santa Monica Airport Advisor Tapped for Top Hermosa Beach Post”
8/22/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_22_2018_Santa_Monica_Airport_Advisor_Tapped_for_Top_Hermosa_Beach_Post.html
“Dueling Experts Testify in Voting Rights Case”
8/22/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/dueling-experts-testify-in-voting-rights-case/168743
Letter to the Editor — Audrey Stein
8/20/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/letters-to-the-editor-10/168670
Big sums for mentally ill sit in reserve — Reserves grow; budgets haven’t”
8/19/18 — Los Angeles Times
http://enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=e72fbba6-2572-4cf2-a6cb-3c1c0872d35e
“Ex-Convict Sentenced to Life in Santa Monica Officer’s Shooting”
8/17/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_17_2018_Ex_Convict_Sentenced_to_Life_in_Santa_Monica_Officers_Shootings.html
Opinion: “A City Crying for Change” — Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow
8/16/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/08/a-city-crying-for-change/
“Fromin’s ‘Deli King’ of Santa Monica Retires after 68 Years in Restaurants”
8/16/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/08/fromins-deli-king-of-santa-monica-retires-after-68-years-in-restaurants/
“SoCal Mosquitoes Really Are a Menace”
8/15/18 – 89.3 KPCC
https://www.scpr.org/news/2018/08/15/85463/it-s-not-just-you-the-mosquitoes-really-are-bad-th/
“Santa Monica City Council Approves Expanded Ban on Single Use Plastics”
8/15/18 – City of Santa Monica
https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2018/08/15/santa-monica-city-council-approves-expanded-ban-on-single-use-plastics
“Metro Adding Portable Body Scanners to Bus, Rail Stops”
8/15/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/metro-adding-portable-body-scanners-to-bus-rail-stops/168565
“Rats, Roaches, Bedbugs, Mold Why Thousands of LA’s Homeless Shelter Beds Sit Empty Each Night”
5/9/18 – 89.3 KPCC
https://www.scpr.org/news/2018/05/09/82908/rats-roaches-bedbugs-mold-why-thousands-of-las-hom/
“Study Surfaces that Could Aid Plaintiffs in Voting Rights Case Against City”
8/13/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_13_2018_Study_Surfaces_That_Could_Aid_Plaintiffs_in_Voting_Rights_Case_Against_City.html
“A Fight over Voter Rights in California — Liberal Santa Monica finds itself on the same side as a conservative legal activist challenging the state’s voting-rights law”
8/9/18 – Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-fight-over-voter-rights-in-california-1533807003
“Proposed Rule Would Define Rent Control Tenants as ‘Human Beings’ to Oust Corporations”
8/9/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/proposed-rule-would-define-rent-control-tenants-as-human-beings-to-oust-corporations/168393
“Ballot Arguments Underscore Key Differences over Term Limits for Santa Monica Council”
8/8/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_08_2018_Ballot_Arguments_Underscore_Key_Differences_Over_Term_Limits_%20For_Santa_Monica_Council.html
“Another Iconic Santa Monica Venue to Shutter Its Doors”
8/8/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_08_2018_Another_Iconic_Santa_Monica_Venue_to_Shutter_Its_Doors%20.html
“Homelessness in Santa Monica: An Update” – Alisa Orduna
8/7/18 – City of Santa Monica
https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/homelessness-in-santa-monica-an-update
“Santa Monica College Unveils Promise Program to Encourage Full Time Enrollment”
8/7/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_07_2018_Santa_Monica_College_Unveils_Promise_Program_to_Encourage_Full_Time_Enrollment.html
“Plaintiffs in Santa Monica Voting Rights Lawsuit Paint Picture of Disenfranchised Minority”
8/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_06_2018_Plaintiffs_in_Santa_Monica_Voting_Rights_Lawsuit_Paint_%20Picture_of_Disenfranchised_Minority.html
“Latinos More than Fairly Represented on Santa Monica Council, Defense Argues in Voting Rights Case”
8/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/August-2018/08_06_2018_Latinos_More_Than_Fairly_Represented_on_Santa_Monica_%20Council_Defense_Argues_in_Voting_Rights_Case.html
Opinion: “Scooting Along Blindly Leads to a Dead End” –
Dan Jansenson, Architect, Building and Fire-Life Safety Commission for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
8/6/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/08/scooting-along-blindly-leads-to-a-dead-end/
“Report: Higher Minimum Wage Not Responsible for Declining Retail Employment”
8/4/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/report-higher-minimum-wage-not-resposible-for-declining-retail-employment/168177
Opinion: “Catcalling Is No Walk in the Park”
8/4/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/editorial-catcalling-is-no-walk-in-the-park/168196
“Groups Driven to Get Their Kicks with Historical Designation of Route 66”
8/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/groups-driven-to-get-their-kicks-with-historical-designation-of-route-66/168149
“Opening Statements Begin in Voting Rights Lawsuit”
8/2/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/opening-statements-begin-in-voting-rights-lawsuit/168128
“Safety First While Riding Motorized Scooters”
8/2/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/safety-first-while-riding-motorized-scooters/168113
“Environmental Groups Join Senator Ben Allen and Assemblymember Richard Bloom to Reduce Plastic Pollution”
8/1/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/environmental-groups-join-senator-ben-allen-and-assemblymember-richard-bloom-to-reduce-plastic-pollution-2/168045
“Anarchy on Wheels”
8/1/18 – The Argonaut
https://argonautnews.com/anarchy-on-wheels/
July
“Firefighters Race to Save Homes as Wildfires Scorch the State”
7/31/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/firefighters-race-to-save-homes-as-wildfires-scorch-the-state/167997
“Black Actor’s Account of Encounter with Police Rekindles Racial Profiling Debate”
7/31/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_31_2018_Black_Actors_Account_of_Encounter_with_Santa_Monica_Police_Rekindles_Racial_Profiling_Debate.html
“Santa Monica Council Grudgingly Place Term Limits Measure on Ballot”
7/30/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_30_2018_Santa_Monica_Council_Grudgingly_Places_Term_Limits_Measure_on_Ballot.html
“Santa Monica-Malibu School Board Votes to Place Record Bonds on the Ballot”
7/30/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_30_2018_Santa_Monica_Malibu_School_Board_Votes_to_Place_Record_Bonds_on_the%20_Ballot.html
“City Invests Millions of Dollars in Greener Commute”
7/30/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/city-invests-millions-of-dollars-in-greener-commute/167970
“Bystanders Watch as Woman Hit by Homeless Man”
7/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smdp.com/bystanders-watch-as-woman-hit-by-homeless-man/167964
Opinion: “Missed Tackles and Misplaced Accolades” – Phil Brock for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
7/27/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/07/opinion-missed-tackles-misplaced-accolades/
Opinion: “Cities Won’t Let These Riders Off Scoot Free” – Robin Abcarian
7/27/18 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/la-me-abcarian-scooters-2018072-story.html
“Adding Some More Jam to the Traffic”
7/27/18 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ride-sharing-traffic-study-20180725-story.html
“Speculation Likely Driving Ellis Evictions in Santa Monica, Study Finds”
7/26/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_26_2018_Speculation_Likely_Driving_Ellis_Evictions_in_Santa_Monica_Study_Finds.html
Opinion: “City of Santa Monica’s Election System on Trial” – Maria Loya
7/26/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/07_26_2018_OPINION_City_of_Santa_Monicas_Election_System_on_Trial%20.html
“Indiana Man Arrested in Santa Monica with Weapons Charge Sentenced”
7/26/18 – Santa Monica Patch
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/indiana-man-arrested-santa-monica-weapons-sentenced?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=police%20%26%20fire&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
“Police Continue Scooter Education Campaign amid Growing Call for Enforcement”
7/24/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_24_2018_Police_Continue_Scooter_Education_Campaign_Amid_Growing_Call_for_Enforcement.html
“The Scooter Invasion” – Brock on Your Block
7/23/18 – Westside Today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu_p2xvuoNY&feature=youtu.be
“Can Vazquez Keep Council Seat if Elected to State Office? The Answer Is Not So Simple”
7/24/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_24_2018_Can_Vazquez_Keep_Council_Seat_if_Elected_to_State_Office.html
“Poll Gauges Santa Monica Voters’ Take on Latino Candidates and District Elections”
7/23/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_23_2018_Poll_Gauges_Santa_Monica_Voters_Take_on_Latino_Candidates_and_%20District_Elections.html
Opinion: “Governance and the Public Trust” — Thane Roberts AIA, Architect for SMa.r.t. — (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
7/20/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/07/sm-a-r-t-governance-and-the-public-trust/
“Scooting around Santa Monica?”
City of Santa Monica
https://twitter.com/santamonicacity/status/1020027605947478016/photo/1
“Santa Monica Mother Lunches Petition Drive after Son Injured by Motorized Scooter”
7/18/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_18_2018_Santa_Monica_Mother_Launches_Petition_Drive_After_Son_Injured_by_Motorized_Scooter.html
“Planning Commission to Review Final Draft of Coastal Plan”
7/17/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/planning-commission-to-review-final-draft-of-coastal-plan/167584
“Tips to Protect from West Nile Virus”
7/14/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/07/tips-to-protect-from-west-nile-virus/
“Residents near Chess Park Say Arrests, Complaints Yield Little Results”
7/14/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/residents-near-chess-park-say-arrests-complaints-yield-little-results/167548
“Grappling with the Scooter Phenomena”
7/13/18 – City of Santa Monica
https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/grappling-with-the-scooter-phenomena
“Detaining Immigrant Kids Is Now a Billion-Dollar Industry”
7/13/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press – Associated Press
http://smdp.com/detaining-immigrant-kids-is-now-a-billion-dollar-industry/167494
“Graphic Photo of Man Masturbating in Santa Monica Park Causes Uproar”
7/13/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_13_2018_Graphic_Photo_of_Man_Masturbating_in_Santa_Monica_Park_Causes_Uproar.html
“Down the Toilet: $2.3 Million City Restrooms under Fire”
7/13/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/07/down-the-toilet-2-3-million-city-restrooms-under-fire/
Opinion: “Trump Visit Raises a Red Flag” – Jack Neworth
7/13/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/trump-visit-raises-a-red-flag/167498
Opinion: “Why Santa Monica Is fighting the California Voting Rights Act” –
Ted Winterer and Gleam Davis
7/12/18 – Los Angeles Times
“Homeless Man Faces Murder Charges”
7/10/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/homeless-man-faces-murder-charges/167419
“35 Counts of Illegal Vacation Rental Violations against Local Vacation Rental Company, Globe Homes LLC, Affirmed on Appeal: Santa Monica’s Home-Sharing Ordinance withstands first Appellate challenge”
7/10/18 – City of Santa Monica
https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2018/07/10/35-counts-of-illegal-vacation-rental-violations-against-local-vacation-rental-company-globe-homes-llc-affirmed-on-appeal
“Bid to Toughen California Crime Laws Set for 2020 Ballot”
7/10/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press – Associated Press
http://smdp.com/bid-to-toughen-california-crime-laws-set-for-2020-ballot/167426
“More Limes? Company Announces $335 Million in New Funding”
7/10/18 — Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/07/more-limes-company-announces-in-335-million-in-new-funding/
“Uber Takes a Slice of Lime”
7/10/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/uber-takes-a-slice-of-lime/167428
“Man Charged with Violent Crime Spree in Santa Monica Gets Maximum Sentence”
7/9/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_09_2018_Man_Charged_With_Violent_Crime_Spree_in_Santa_Monica_Gets_Maximum_Sentence.html
“Scooter Bill to Change Helmet Requirement Zips Ahead”
7/9/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/scooter-bill-to-change-helmet-requirement-zips-ahead/167377
“Man Arrested for Murder after Body Found at Providence St. John’s Health Center”
7/8/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/man-arrested-for-murder-after-body-found-at-providence-st-johns-health-center/167403
“Man Found Stabbed to Death on Santa Monica Bus Bench”
7/6/18 – ABC News
http://abc7.com/man-found-stabbed-to-death-on-santa-monica-bus-stop-bench/3717849/
Opinion: “Homeless Crisis Needs Thoughtful Response” – Matt Hall
7/7/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/homeless-crisis-needs-thoughtful-response/167366
“SMMUSD Hears District Advisory Committee End of Year Reports”
7/7/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smmusd-hears-district-advisory-committee-end-of-years-reports/167375
Opinion: “Bird Scooters – So Much Fun, So Damn Dangerous” – Robin Abcarian
7/6/18 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-abcarian-bird-scourge-20180706-story.html
“School Board Separates Santa Monica, Malibu Fundraising Efforts”
7/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_06_2018_School_Board_Separates_Santa_Monica_Malibu_Fundraising_Efforts.html
“Santa Monica Voters to Decide Term Limits for Council in November”
7/5/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/July-2018/07_05_2018_Santa_Monica_Voters_to_Decide_Term_Limits_for_Council_in_November.html
“The Fourth of July Brings Some of the Year’s Worst Air Pollution – You Can Thank Fireworks”
7/4/18 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-fireworks-air-pollution-20180703-story.html#nws=mcnewsletter
“What Petty NextDoor Posts Reveal about America”
July/August – The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/nextdoor-american-communities/561746/
“In Los Angeles, Where the Rich and the Destitute Cross Paths”
7/2/18 – New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/07/02/us/homeless-los-angeles-homelessness.html
“Council Waves White Flag over Labor Peace”
7/2/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-waves-white-flag-over-labor-peace/167212
Opinion: “Don’t Make Laws You Can’t Enforce” – Killeen Pilon
7/2/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/dont-make-laws-you-cant-enforce/167220
June
Opinion: “Will Write for Food” – Jack Neworth
6/29/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/will-write-for-food/167174
“Bus Driver Narrowly Misses Electric Scooter Rider”
6/29/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/bus-driver-narrowly-misses-electric-scooter-rider/167185
Opinion: “Putting Birds and Limes Back in Their Place” — Thane Roberts AIA,
for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
6/29/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/06/sma-r-t-opinion-putting-birds-and-limes-back-in-their-place/
“City to Hire Consultant to Advise on Paying Down Pension Debt”
6/29/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_29_2018_City_to_Hire_Consultant_to_Advise_on_Paying_Down_Pension_Debt.html
Opinion: “Legislature Must Fix List of Non-Violent Crimes” – Tom Elias
6/28/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/06/opinion-legislature-must-fix-list-of-non-violent-crimes/
“Elections Lawsuit Headed toward Trial”
6/28/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/elections-lawsuit-headed-toward-trial/167133
Opinion: “City’s Pico Wellbeing Project Distracts from Dealing with the Real Issue of Gentrification” – Maria Loya, Pico Neighborhood Association (PNA)
6/28/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/06_28_2018_OPINION_Citys_Pico_Wellbeing_Project_Distracts_From_Dealing_With_the_Real_Issue_of_Gentrification%20.html
“Parking Study Validates Field Construction at the Civic Center”
6/28/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/parking-study-validates-field-construction-at-the-civic-center/167131
“Council Approves Ballot Measure Requiring Super Majority Vote on Development”
6/28/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_28_2018_Council_Approves_Ballot_Measure_Requiring_Super_Majority_Vote_on_%20Development%20.html
“Restorative Justice: the End of Punishment in Our Schools?”
6/28/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/restorative-justice-the-end-of-punishment-in-our-schools/167112
“Firefighters Preparing to Seize Illegal Fireworks”
6/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/firefighters-preparing-to-seize-illegal-fireworks/167094
“Douglas Aircraft Subject of Santa Monica Conservancy Talk”
6/27/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_27_2018_Douglas_Aircraft_Subject_of_Santa_Monica_Conservancy_Talk.html
“City Opens Investigation into Shekhter Development”
6/26/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-opens-investigation-into-shekhter-development/167091
“Santa Monica Updates Dial-A-Ride Program with Lyft”
6/26/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_26_2018_Santa_Monica_Updates_Dial_A_Ride_Program_with_Lyft.html
“Santa Monica Business Leaders Seek to Block Proposed Labor Peace Agreements”
6/25/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_25_2018_Santa_Monica_Business_Leaders_Seek_to_Block_Proposed_Labor_Peace_%20Agreements.html
“Parent of Santa Monica Student Commits Suicide in Front of School”
6/25/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_25_2018_Parent_of_Santa_Monica_Student_Commits_Suicide_in_Front_of_School.html
“Donation Page Set Up for Local Student after Dad’s Suicide Outside JAMS”
6/25/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/06/donation-page-set-up-for-local-student-after-dads-suicide-outside-jams/
“Rent Control Increase Capped at $60”
6/23/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/rent-control-increase-capped-at-60/167036
Opinion: “Causing Conflict to Create Peace Is a Bad Policy” – Matt Hall
6/23/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/causing-conflict-to-create-peace-is-a-bad-policy/167031
“Homeless Man Faces 32 Years in Prison for Santa Monica Violent Crime Spree”
6/22/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_22_2018_Homeless_Man_Faces_Prison_Sentence_for_Santa_Monica_Violent_Crime_Spree.html
Opinion: “Failing to Plan Is Planning to Fail” — Phil Brock for SM.a.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
6/22/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/06/sm-a-r-t-failing-to-plan-is-planning-to-fail/
“Tourism Talks: Five Important Tips for Safety While Traveling” – Misti Kerns
6/21/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/tourism-talks-five-important-tips-for-safety-while-traveling/166995
Opinion: “Labor Peace Hurts Small Businesses” – Nat Trives
6/20/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/labor-peace-hurts-small-businesses/166976
“$2.3 Million Public Potty Price Tag Gives Council Pause”
6/20/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/2-3-million-public-potty-price-tag-gives-council-pause/166968
“Judge Tosses City of Santa Monica’s Motion to Dismiss Voting Rights Lawsuit”
6/18/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_22_2018_Judge_Denies_City_of_Santa_Monicas_Motion_to_Dismiss_Voting_Rights_Lawsuit.html
“Federal Court Tosses Challenge to Santa Monica’s Home-Sharing Law”
6/18/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_18_2018_Federal_Court_Tosses_Challenge_to_Santa_Monicas_Home_Sharing_Law.html
“SMO Consent Decree Prevails in Latest Legal Challenge”
6/15/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smo-consent-decree-prevails-in-latest-legal-challenge/166850
Opinion: “Santa Monica Must Prepare for Future” — Daniel Jansenson for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
6/15/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/06/sm-a-r-t-santa-monica-must-prepare-for-future/
“Santa Monica City Council Rejects Scooter Cap Proposal”
6/15/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/06/santa-monica-city-council-rejects-scooter-cap-proposal/
“Statewide Measure to Repeal Vacancy Decontrol and Expand Rent Control Makes Ballot”
6/15/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_15_2018_Statewide_Measure_to_Repeal_Vacancy_Decontrol_and_Expand_%20Rent_Control_Makes_Ballot%20.html
“Thefts Rise after California Reduces Criminal Penalties”
6/14/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/thefts-rise-after-california-reduces-criminal-penalties/166794
“D.C. Circuit Denies Challenge to Santa Monica Airport Consent Decree”
6/14/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/06/d-c-circuit-denies-challenge-to-santa-monica-airport-consent-decree/
“Specialized Firefighters Responded to Dangling Car Rescue with Ropes, Saws, and Training”
6/13/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/specialized-firefighters-responded-to-dangling-car-rescue-with-ropes-saws-and-training/166754
“New Pilot Program Forgoes Hard Caps on Dockless E-Scooters”
6/13/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/new-pilot-program-forgoes-hard-caps-on-dockless-e-scooters/166788
“Upcoming Santa Monica City Budget Tackles Pension Costs, Forces ‘Difficult’ Choices”
6/11/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_11_2018_Upcoming_Santa_Monica_City_Budget_Tackles_Pension_Costs.html
“New Outreach Team Helps Homeless, One Story at a Time”
6/11/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/new-outreach-team-helps-homeless-one-story-at-a-time/166700
“Four Santa Monica Candidates Poised to Retain, Win Seats after Tuesday Primary”
6/8/18 – Santa Monica Outlook
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_08_2018_Four_Santa_Monica_Candidates_Poised_to_Retain_Win_Seats_After_Tuesdays_Primary.html
“Graduation Brings Change and Hope to Students”
6/9/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/graduation-brings-change-and-hope-to-students/166694
“Man Charged with Santa Monica Burglary, Rape of Elderly Victim”
6/8/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/man-charged-with-santa-monica-burglary-rape-of-elderly-victim/166674
Opinion: “Residents and the Pension Crisis” –
Dominic Gomez and Laurence Eubank for SM.a.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
6/8/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/06/sm-a-r-t-residents-and-the-pension-crisis/
“Santa Monica Pier Is State’s Seventh Most Pollution Beach”
6/8/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-pier-is-states-seventh-most-polluted-beach/166669
“Report: U.S. High-Tide Flooding Twice What It Was 30 Years Ago”
6/8/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/report-us-high-tide-flooding-twice-what-it-was-30-years-ago/166664
“Suspect Arrested in Rape of Woman in Santa Monica Apartment”
6/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_06_2018_Suspect_Arrested_in_Rape_of_Woman_in_Santa_Monica_Apartment.html
Opinion: “No Savings, Just Heaps of Misery and Flies” – Peter Borreson
6/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/06_06_2018_LETTERS_No_Savings_Just_Heaps_of_Misery_and_Flies.html
“Rent Control Cities like Santa Monica Are Building More Apartments, Advocates Say”
6/5/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_05_2018_Rent_Control_Cities_Like_Santa_Monica_Are_Building_More_Apartments_Advocates_Say.html
“City Breaks Ground on Fire Station 1”
6/5/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-breaks-ground-on-fire-station-1/166573
“Man Stabbed in Santa Monica’s Pico Neighborhood”
6/4/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_04_2018_Man_Stabbed_in_Santa_Monicas_Pico_Neighborhood.html
Opinion: “Santa Monica Massages Homeless Numbers Like Orwell’s Ministry of Justice” – Jerry Hausman, Professor of Economics MIT
6/4/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/06_04_2018_LETTERS_Santa_Monica_Massages_Homeless_Numbers_Like_Orwells_Ministry_of_Justice.html
“County Makes Strides in Tackling Homelessness Crisis but Major Problems Remain”
6/1/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/county-makes-strides-in-tackling-homelessness-crisis-but-major-problems-remain/166518
Opinion: “For Joey, It’s Now or Never” – Jack Neworth
6/1/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/laughing-matters-14/166521
Opinion: “Santa Monica Is So Much More than Sand!” — Phil Brock for SMa.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
6/1/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/06/opinion-santa-monica-so-much-more-than-sand/
Opinion: “Cut Staff before Selling Santa Monica’s Assets” — Dana Goldman, PhD
6/1/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/06_01_2018_LETTERS_Cut_Staff_Before_Selling_Santa_Monicas_Assets%20.html
“Greater LA Homeless Count Shows Decreases not Mirrored in Santa Monica”
6/1/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/June-2018/06_01_2018_Greater_LA_Homeless_Count_Shows_Decreases_Not_Mirrored_in_Santa_Monica.html
May
“Homelessness Dips in L.A. and Countywide, but More People Are Living on the Streets for the First Time”
5/31/18 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-homeless-count-20180531-story.html
Opinion: “City Manager Rick Cole Responds”
5/30/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/05_30_2018_LETTERS_City_Manager_Rick_Cole_Responds.html
Opinion: “Citizens’ Fiscal Sustainability Committee Members Sound Alarm, Want to Continue Work” — Laurence Eubank and Dominic Gomez
5/30/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/05_30_2018_LETTERS_Citizens_Committee_Members_Sound_Alarm_Want_to_Continue_Work.html
“Suspect Arrested Months after Explosives Threat Forced Lockdown of Santa Monica Neighborhood”
5/30/18 — KTLA
http://ktla.com/2018/05/30/suspect-arrested-months-after-explosives-threat-forced-lockdown-of-santa-monica-neighborhood/
“Civic Center Field Plans Put City Leaders on the Fence”
5/3018 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/civic-center-field-plans-put-city-leaders-on-the-fence/166470
“Budget Cuts Loom as Costs Rise at Santa Monica City Hall”
5/29/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/May-2018/05_29_2018_Budget_Cuts_Loom_as_Costs_Rise_at_Santa_Monica_City_Hall.html
“Animal Control Unit Will Attempt to ‘Haze’ Coyotes as Sightings in Santa Monica Rise”
5/29/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/May-2018/5_29_2018_Animal_Control_Unit_Will_Attempt_to_Haze_Coyotes_as_Sightings_in_Santa_Monica_Rise.html
“Council Amends Rules to Allow Bigger ADUs” (granny flats)
5/28/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-amends-rules-to-allow-bigger-adus/166433
“Rent Control Board Considers Support for Expanded Rent Subsidies”
5/28/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/rent-control-board-considers-support-for-expanded-rent-subsidies/166443
“City Moves to Control Public Employee Costs”
5/25/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-moves-to-control-public-employee-costs/166385
“Complaints Rise as City of Santa Monica Employees Park for Free”
5/25/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/May-2018/05_25_2018_Complaints_Rise_as_City_of_Santa_Monica_Employees_Park_for_Free.html
“Changing the System in Santa Monica”
5/25/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/05/changing-the-system-in-santa-monica/
Opinion: “Myths and Truths about Affordable Housing” – Tara Baraukas
5/25/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/your-column-here-17/166393
Opinion: “400 Consecutive Months of Above-Average Temperatures”
5/24/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letters-to-the-editor-6/166374
“How to Live Safely with Urban Coyotes”
5/24/18 – City of Santa Monica
https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/how-to-live-safely-with-urban-coyotes
“Driver Charged with DUI — Metro Train Collision”
5/23/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/driver-charged-with-dui-metro-train-collision/166350
“Organizers to Submit More than 19,000 Signatures for Santa Monica Term Limits Measure”
5/21/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/May-2018/05_21_2018_Organizers_to_Submit_More_Than_19000_Signatures_for_Santa_Monica_Term-Limits_Measure.html
“Commissioners Applaud Big Changes Coming to 17th Street”
5/21/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/commissioners-applaud-big-changes-coming-to-17th-street/166296
“Social Justice Action Plan Seeing Immediate Results in SMMUSD”
5/19/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/social-justice-action-plan-seeing-immediate-results-in-smmusd/166286
“Rent Control Board Caps Surcharges”
5/18/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/rent-control-board-caps-surcharges/166269
Opinion: “A Tremendous Victory” — Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA for SM.a.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
5/18/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/05/opinion-a-treemendous-victory/
“In the Second Gilded Age, the Mansions Get Bigger, and the Homeless Get Closer”
5/17/18 – USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/17/america-gilded-age-excesses-extremes-mansions-homeless-trump/610748002/
“Bird Rider Suffers Head Trauma in Wilmont Car Crash”
5/16/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/bird-rider-suffers-head-trauma-in-wilmont-car-crash/166207
“Police Investigating a Pair of Gun Crimes”
5/15/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/police-investigating-a-pair-of-gun-crimes/166174
“Vacant Post Office Building Purchased for $30 Million”
5/15/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/vacant-post-office-building-purchased-for-30-million/166168
“Tourism Responsible for 8% of Global Carbon Footprint”
5/15/18 – The Japan News
http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0004422975
Opinion: “City of Santa Monica Held Tax Revenues Hostage, School District Left Millions on the Table” – Nikki Kolhoff and Ann Thanawalla
5/14/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/05_14_2018_OPINION_City_of_Santa_Monica_Held_Tax_Revenues_Hostage_School_District_Left_Millions_on_the_Table.html
“Violent Crime in Santa Monica Jumps Almost 50% to Reach Highest in Two Decades”
5/14/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/May-2018/05_14_2018_Violent_Crime_in_Santa_Monica_Jumps_Almost_50_Percent_to_Reach_Highest_Level_in_Two_Decades.html
“New Chief Seeks to Hire More Officers to Combat Rising Crime Rate”
5/14/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/new-chief-seeks-to-hire-more-officers-to-combat-rising-crime-rate/166125
“Less than Half of New Units Meeting City Affordability Rules”
5/14/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/less-than-half-of-new-units-meeting-city-affordability-rules/166151
Opinion: “Our Data, Our Privacy — Part 3” – Dan Jansenson for SMa.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
5/11/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/05/sm-a-r-t-opinion-our-data-our-privacy-part-3/
“International Visitors Boost Local Tourism Industry”
5/11/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/international-visitors-boost-local-tourism-industry/166083
“Ex-Convict Convicted of Shooting Santa Monica Police Officer”
5/11/18 – Santa Monica Patch
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/ex-con-convicted-shooting-santa-monica-police-officer
“After ‘Frank’ Exchange of Views, Santa Monica Citizen Committee Is Bid Farewell”
5/10/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/May-2018/05_10_2018_After_Frank_Exchange_of_Views_Santa_Monica_Citizen_Committee_Is_Bid_Farewell.html
“Santa Monica City Council Approves $38 Million in Bonds to Finance Construction of Downtown Fire Station”
5/10/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/May-2018/05_10_2018_Santa_Monica_City_Council_Approves_38_Million_in_Bonds_to_Finance_Construction_of_New_Downtown_Fire_Station.html
“Woman Charged with Arson and Murder in Deadly Fire” – 31st Street
5/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/woman-charged-with-arson-and-murder-in-deadly-fire/165880
“Woman Charged with Murder of Elderly Resident in Santa Monica House Fire”
5/3/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/May-2018/05_03_2018_Woman_Charged_with_Murder_in_Santa_Monica_Arson_Fire.html
“Obituary: In Remembrance of Frank Barnes”
5/2/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/05/obituary-in-remembrance-of-frank-barnes/
“BBB Gets Grant to Go Green”
5/2/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/bbb-gets-grant-to-go-green/165842
April
“Santa Monica-Malibu Public Schools to Consider Easing Enrollment Requirements for Homeless Youth”
4/30/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/April-2018/04_30_2018_Santa_Monica_Malibu_Public_Schools_to_Consider_Easing_Enrollment_Requirements_for_Homeless_Youth.html
“Students Pen Anti-Gun Letter to Council”
4/30/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/04/students-pen-anti-gun-letter-council/
“47-Unit Apartment Complex Headed to Lincoln Blvd.” — 2903 Lincoln
4/30/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/47-unit-apartment-complex-headed-to-lincoln-boulevard/165771
Opinion: “Our Data, Our Privacy: Part 1” – Dan Jansenson for SMa.r.t.
Daniel Jansenson is an Architect, and a Building and Fire Life-Safety Commissioner.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
4/13/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/04/sma-r-t-data-privacy-part-1/
“Memoir of Japanese Family’s Internment Subject of 16th Annual Santa Monica Reads”
4/13/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/April-2018/04_13_2018_Memoir_of_Japanese_Familys_Internment_Subject_of_16th_Annual_Santa_Monica_Reads.html
“Santa Monica Public Library Announces 2018 Santa Monica Reads Selection, ‘Farewell to Manzanar,’ by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston”
4/12/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/04/santa-monica-public-library-announces-2018-santa-monica-reads-selection-farewell-manzanar-jeanne-wakatsuki-houston/
“Emergency Training Saves Lives”
4/12/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/emergency-training-saves-lives/165504
“SMC’s Corsair Market Feeds Food-Insecure Students”
4/11/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smcs-corsair-market-feeds-food-insecure-students/165464
“Anti-Union Group Aims New Swing at Union Representing Santa Monica Hotel Workers”
4/11/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/April-2018/04_11_2018_Anti_Union_Group_Aims_New_Swing_at_Union_Representing_Santa_Monica_Hotel_Workers.html
“Almost Half of Santa Monica City Hall Retirees Receive Six Figure Pensions, New Data Shows”
4/9/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/April-2018/04_09_2018_Almost_Half_of_Santa_Monica_City_Hall_Retirees_Receive_Six_Figure_Pensions_New_Data_Shows.html
“City Council to Review Tax Sharing Agreements with SMMUSD”
4/9/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-council-to-review-tax-sharing-agreements-with-smmusd/165420
Opinion: “Santa Monica’s Achilles Heel” – Thane Roberts for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
4/6/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/04/sma-r-t-santa-monicas-achilles-heel/
“City Considers Assessing Aging Buildings at Santa Monica Airport”
4/5/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/April-2018/04_05_2018_City_Considers_Assessing_Aging_Buildings_at_Santa_Monica_Airport.html
Opinion: “City Should Submit Santa Monica Civic Center Field to Coastal Commission Now” – Nikki Kolhoff and Ann Thanawalla
4/2/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/04_02_2018_OPINION_City_Should_Submit_Santa_Monica_Civic_Center_Field_to_Coastal_Commission_Now.html
March
Opinion: “See the Lie and Say No” – Stan Ginsburg
3/28/18 — The Argonaut
https://argonautnews.com/letters-287/
Opinion: “Respecting History or the Wrecking Ball” –
Mario Fonda-Bonardi for SMa.r.t. — (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
3/29/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/03/sma-r-t-respecting-history-wrecking-ball/
“Santa Monica Voting Rights Plaintiff Poised to Scrutinize Tainted Council Campaign Contributions”
3/30/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_30_2018_Santa_Monica_Voting_Rights_Plaintiffs_Poised_to_Scrutinize_Tainted_Council_Campaign_Contributions.html
“Santa Monica Asks Judge to Toss Voting Rights Lawsuit”
3/30/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_30_2018_Santa_Monica_Asks_Judge_to_Toss_Voting_Rights_Lawsuit.html
“Santa Monica Council Approves Construction Contract for New Fire Station Downtown”
3/28/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_28_2018_Santa_Monica_Council_Approves_Construction_Contract_for_New_Fire_Station_Downtown.html
“New Partner Buys Ownership in the Daily Press”
3/24/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/new-partner-buys-ownership-stake-in-the-daily-press/165134
Opinion: “Term Limits: the Heart of Democracy” – Sma.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
3/16/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/03/sma-r-t-term-limits-heart-democracy/
“Trump Touches Down at SMO”
3/16/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/03/trump-touches-smo/
“Santa Monica Officials Explore Ways to Get People Downtown without Cars”
3/15/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_15_2018_Santa_Monica_Officials_Explore_Ways_to_Get_People_Downtown_Without_Cars.html
“Santa Monica-Malibu Students Hold Demonstrations on Anniversary of Florida School Shootings”
3/15/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_15_2018_Santa_Monica_Malibu_Students_Hold_Demonstrations_on_Anniversary_of_Florida_School_Shootings.html
“Suspects in Santa Monica’s Most Violent Crimes Were Repeat Offenders”
3/14/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_14_2018_Suspects_in_Santa_Monicas_Most_Violent_Crimes_Were_Repeat_Offenders.html
“Santa Monica Taps Highly Touted Folsom Police Chief for Top Post”
3/13/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_13_2018_Santa_Monica_Taps_Highly_Touted_Folsom_Police_Chief_for_Top_Post.html
“Interim Police Chief Says Major Crimes in Santa Monica Up, but Low by Historic Standards”
3/9/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_09_2018_Interim_Police_Chief_Says_Major_Crime_in_Santa_Monica_Up_but_Low_by_Historic_Standards.html
“Scouts”
3/10/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://backissues.smdp.com/031018.pdf — page 1 photo
“69th Annual ‘Stairway of the Stars’ Concerts Set for March”
3/6/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/03/69th-annual-stairway-stars-concerts-set-march/
“Stairway Concerts Showcase Talents of Santa Monica-Malibu Students Next Week”
3/8/18 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_08_2018_Stairway_Concerts_Showcase_Talents_of_Santa_Monica_Malibu_Music_Students%20Next%20Week.html
“What ‘Slow Growth’ Really Looks Like”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbC3ei72_fY&feature=youtu.be
Opinion — “The Development Game: Santa Monica Edition” – Tim Tunks
3/7/18 – The Argonaut
https://argonautnews.com/the-development-game-santa-monica-edition/
“Santa Monica Sees 11% Increase in Unsheltered Population”
3/7/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-sees-11-percent-increase-in-unsheltered-population/164776
“Santa Monica Considering ‘Tiny House Village’ and Other New Shelter for Homeless, City Manager Says”
3/7/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_07_2018_Santa_Monica_Considering_Tiny_House_Village_and_Other_New_Shelter_for_Homeless_City_Managers_Says.html
“Santa Monica’s Homeless Population Continued to Rise in 2018 but at a Slower Pace”
3/7/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_07_2018_Santa_Monicas_Homeless_Population_Continued_to_Rise_in_2018_but_at%20_Slower_Pace.html
“Long Awaited Santa Monica Early Childhood Center to Break Ground”
3/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_06_2018_Long_Awaited_Santa_Monica_Early_Childhood_Center_to_Break_Ground.html
“Crime Trends Trouble Montana Shops and Residents”
3/5/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/crime-trends-trouble-montana-shops-and-residents/164718
“Family of Second Young Santa Monica Woman in as Many Months Pleads for Financial Help after Violent Episodes”
3/5/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_05_2018_Family_of_Second_Young_Santa_Woman_in_as_Many_Months_Pleads_for_Financial_Help_After_Violent_Episodes.html
“SMMUSD to Support Common Sense Gun Laws and Students’ Rights”
3/2/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smmusd-to-support-common-sense-gun-laws-and-students-rights/164741
“Santa Monica Police Identify Suspect in Jewelry Robbery”
3/2/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_02_2018_Santa_Monica_Police_Identify_Suspect_in_Jewelry_Store_Robbery.html
“Murdered Teen Remembered: Eddie Lopez”
3/2/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/03/murdered-teen-remembered/
“Council Gives Big Blue Bus New Direction”
3/2/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-gives-bbb-new-direction/164694
Opinion: “Big versus Small” – Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
3/2/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/03/sma-r-t-big-versus-small/
February
“Manhunt for Armed Robber in Santa Monica”
2/28/18 – Santa Monica Patch
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/manhunt-armed-robber-santa-monica
“Suspect Arrested in Violent Break-In”
2/28/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/suspect-arrested-in-violent-break-in/164663
Opinion: “A Tale of Two Cities” – Charles Andrews
2/28/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/a-tale-of-two-cities/164668
“Santa Monica Audit Subcommittee Urges City to Pay Down $461 Million in Unfunded Pensions by 2010”
2/28/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_28_2018_Santa_Monica_Audit_Subcommittee_Urges_City_to_Pay_Down_461_Million_in_Unfunded_Pensions_by_2030.html
“Murder Charges Filed against Murderer of John Hautz”
2/27/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/murder-charges-filed-murderer-john-hautz/
“LA Man Charged with Murder of Santa Monica Senior”
2/27/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_27_2018_LA_Man_Charged_with_Murder_of_Santa_Monica_Senior.html
“A Tribute to Former Santa Monica Mayor Bob Holbrook”
2/26/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_26_2016_A_Tribute_to_Former_Santa_Monica_Mayor_Bob_Holbrook.html
PART II – “More Testimonials to Former Mayor Bob Holbrook”
2/27/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_27_2018_PART_II_More_Testimonials_to_Former_Mayor_Bob_Holbrook.html
PART III – “Former City Council Colleagues Pay Tribute to Bob Holbrook”
2/28/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_28_2018_PART_III_Former_City_Council_Colleagues_Pay_Tribute_to_Bob_Holbrook.html
PART IV – “The Incredible Mayor Bob and Other Tales”
3/1/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/March-2018/03_01_2018_PART_IV_The_Incredible_Mayor_Bob_and_Other_Tales.html
“Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in Santa Monica Rivals Wealthiest Cities in U.S.”
2/27/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_27_2018_Cost_Per_Square_Foot_in_Santa_Monica_Rivals_Wealthiest_Cities_in_U.S..html
“Proposal for Former Sears Building Heads to Coastal Commission”
2/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/proposal-for-former-sears-building-heads-to-coastal-commission/164644
Opinion: “Homeless by Choice?” — LA Councilman Mike Bonin
2/27/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/your-column-here-homeless-by-choice/164642
“Woman Stabbed Multiple Times during Home Invasion in Santa Monica”
2/23/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_23_2018_Woman_Stabbed_Multiple_Times_During_Home_Invasion_in_Santa_Monica.html
“Father Pleads for Financial Help after Daughter Hospitalized in ‘Brutal’ Incident in Santa Monica”
2/23/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_23_2018_Father_Pleads_for_Financial_Help_After_Daughter_Hospitalized_in_Brutal_Incident_in_Santa_Monica.html
Opinion: “Commercial Dinosaurs or Visionary Rebirth” – Samuel Tolkin for SMa.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
2/23/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/sma-r-t-commercial-dinosaurs-visionary-rebirth/
“Cash Flow: City Wage Focus Median Management Salaries Soar above Peer Cities”
2/23/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/cash-flow-city-wage-focus-median-management-salaries-soar-peer-cities/
“Report: Airbnb, Hosts Make Millions in Santa Monica from Illegal Listings”
2/21/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/report-airbnb-hosts-make-millions-in-santa-monica-from-illegal-listings/164554
“Resolution calls on [Los Angeles] City Council members to build 222 units of homeless housing in every district across LA”
2/21/18 – LA Curbed
https://la.curbed.com/2018/2/21/17036870/los-angeles-homeless-housing-development-citywide-pledge
“City of Santa Monica Draft Compensation Staffing Report Released”
2/21/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/city-santa-monica-draft-compensation-staffing-report-released/
“Santa Monica Watchdog Group Endorses Proposal for City Council Term Limits”
2/21/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_21_2018_Santa_Monica_Watchdog_Group_Endorses_Proposal_for_City_Council_Term_Limits.html
“Advocates Launch Term Limit Measure This Wednesday”
2/20/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/advocates-launch-term-limit-measure-this-wednesday/164544
“Santa Monica Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Protect Tenants from Ellis Evictions”
2/20/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_20_2018_Santa_Monica_State_Lawmaker_Introduces_Bill_to_Protect_Tenants_from_Ellis_Evictions.html
“Outside Audit Warns Santa Monica Might Not Be Able to Absorb Coming Recession”
2/20/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_20_2018_Outside_Audit_Warns_Santa_Monica_City_Might_Not_Be_Able_to_Absorb_Coming_Recessions.html
“Santa Monica Hires Former US Prosecutor as ‘Chief of Staff’ for city Attorney’s Office”
2/16/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_16_2018_Santa_Monica_Hires_Former_US_Prosecutor_as_Chief_of_Staff_for_City_Attorneys_Office.html
“Santa Monica City Council Votes to Continue COAST Festival as Attendance Drops”
2/16/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_16_2018_Santa_Monica_City_Council_Votes_to_Continue_COAST_Festival_as_Attendance_Drops.html
Opinion: “Florida Tragedy – A Message from the SMMUSD Superintendent”
2/16/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2018/02_16_2018_OPINION_Florida_Tragedy_A_Message_from_the_SMMUSD_Superintendent%20.html
“New Signs Will Direct Drivers to Empty Parking Spaces”
2/16/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/new-signs-will-direct-drivers-to-empty-parking-spaces/164482
“Santa Monica City Council Adopts Interim Zoning Ordinance Standards for R1 Districts” (single family homes)
2/15/18 – City of Santa Monica
https://mailchi.mp/949687ffb7aa/santa-monica-city-council-adopts-interim-zoning-standards-for-r1-district?e=a33a80fc1c
Opinion: “Trump Ignores California, Unlike Predecessors” – Tom Elias
2/15/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/trump-ignores-california-unlike-predecessors/
“Bird Rides Agrees to ‘No Contest’ Plea, More than $300,000 in Fines”
2/15/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_15_2018_Bird_Rides_Agrees_to_No_Contest_Plea_More_Than_300000_in_Fines_in_Santa_Monica_Case.html
“Santa Monica Officials Promise Civic Center Sports Field Will Be Built”
2/15/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_15_2018_Sant_Monica_City_Officials_Promise_Civic_Center_Sports_Field_Will_Be_Built.html
“Earthquake-Vulnerable Apartment Buildings in Santa Monica Get Simplified Retrofit Rules”
2/14/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_14_2018_Earthquake_Vulnerable_Apartment_Buildings_in_Santa_Monica_Get_Simplified_Retrofit_Rules.html
“Santa Monica Not Alone as Coastal Cities Grapple with Increases in Homelessness”
2/14/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_13_2018_Santa_Monica_Not_Alone_as_Coastal_Cities_Grapple_with_Increases_in_%20Homelessness.html
“What Lies Beneath: Earthquake Fault Line Runs from Santa Monica to Westwood”
2/12/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/lies-beneath-earthquake-fault-line-runs-santa-monica-westwood/
“Local Company Building a Ring of Security around Homes”
2/11/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/local-company-building-a-ring-of-security-around-homes/164398
“Santa Monica History Museum to Showcase Indigenous Tongva”
2/11/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-history-museum-to-showcase-indigenous-tongva/164390
“Report Finds Local Hotel Beds Full as Retail Sales Slump”
2/10/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/report-finds-local-hotel-beds-full-as-retail-sales-slump/164384
Opinion: “Population Overload – Part 2” — Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
2/9/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/sma-r-t-population-overload-part-2/
“Santa Monica’s Embattled Bus System Coming under New Scrutiny”
2/9/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_09_2018_Santa_Monicas_Embattled_Bus_System_Coming_Under_New_Scrutiny.html
“Oil Protest at the Pier: Locals and Elected Officials Unite in Offshore Drilling Action”
2/9/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/oil-protest-pier-locals-elected-officials-unite-offshore-drilling-action/
“Local 11’s Achilles Heel: Unfair Labor Practice Charges”
2/8/18 – Eyes on 11
https://eyeson11.com/local-11s-achilles-heel-unfair-labor-practice-charges/
Opinion: “Ocean Park Library Turns 100 (Doesn’t Look a Day over 80)” – Jack Neworth
2/9/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://backissues.smdp.com/020918.pdf
New JAMS Performing Arts Complex Community Information Meeting – JAMS Cafeteria – February 20 – 6 to 8 PM”
2/8/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/new-jams-performing-arts-complex-community-information-meeting-jams-cafeteria-february-20-2018-6-8-pm/
“Fiscal Forecast Improves but Red Ink Looms for Santa Monica City Hall”
2/8/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_08_2018_Fiscal_Forecast_Improves_but_Red_Ink_Looms_for_Santa_Monica_City_Hall.html
“Supporters Hope Term Limits for Santa Monica Council Is an Idea ‘Whose Time Has Come’ ”
2/7/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_07_2018_Supporters_Hope_Term_Limits_for_Santa_Monica_Council_is_Idea_Whose_Time_Has_Come.html
“Santa Monica Capital Project Spending Hit $185 Million Last Year”
2/7/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_07_2018_Santa_Monica_Capital_Project_Spending_Hit_185_Million_Last_Year.html
“Santa Monica Cracks Down on Bird Scooter Riders”
2/7/18 – Santa Monica Patch
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/santa-monica-cracks-down-bird-scooter-riders
“Santa Monica Library Ocean Park Branch Celebrates Centennial”
2/7/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_07_2018_Santa_Monica_Library_Ocean_Park_Branch_Celebrates_Centennial.html
“Bird Lovers Tweet at Tickets Ruffle Feathers”
2/7/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/bird-lovers-tweet-as-tickets-ruffle-feathers/164289
“New Ambulances Race to Emergencies in Santa Monica”
2/6/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/new-ambulances-race-to-emergencies-in-santa-monica/164280
“Santa Monica Finds Itself at a Transit Crossroads”
2/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_06_2018_Santa_Monica_Finds_Itself_at_Transit_Crossroads.html
UCLA Study Suggests Low-Income Bus Riders in Santa Monica, Southern California Switching to Own Wheels Instead”
2/6/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_06_2018_UCLA_Study_Suggests_Low_Income_Bus_Riders_in_Santa_Monica_Southern_California_Switching_to_Own_Wheels_Instead.html
“Yep, Los Angeles Has the World’s Worst Traffic Congestion – Again”
2/6/18 – USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/02/06/yep-l/1088205001/
“Five More Mixed-Use Apartment Projects Go to Santa Monica Planning Commission”
2/5/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/February-2018/02_05_2018_Five_Mixed_Use_Apartment_Projects_Go_to_Santa_Monica_Planning_Commission.html
Opinion: “Term Limits for City Council Finally Coming to Santa Monica” – Mary Marlow
2/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/your-column-here-term-limits-for-city-council-finally-coming-to-santa-monica/164239
“City Releases Infrastructure Spending Report”
2/2/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/164219/164219
Opinion: “Simply Too Many People” – Part 1 of 2 – Mario Fonda-Bonardi for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Future)
2/2/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/02/sma-r-t-simply-many-people-part-1-2/
January
“Santa Monica Rent Board Votes to Phase Out Soaring Surcharges Passed through to Renters”
1/31/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_31_2018_Santa_Monica_Rent_Board_Votes_to_Phase_Out_Soaring_Surcharges_Passed_Through%20to_Renters.html
“Local Union Criticized for Lobbying City Hall for Seven-Story Hotel”
1/31/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_31_2018_Local_Union_Criticized_for_Lobbying_Santa_Monica_City_Hall_for_Seven-Story_Hotel.html
“Ballot Measure Filed to Establish Term Limits for City Council”
1/30/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/ballot-measure-filed-to-establish-term-limits-for-city-council/164157
“Santa Monica See 12% Spike in Crime”
1/30/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-sees-12-percent-spike-in-crime/164154
“Pension Costs to Climb Almost 75% at Santa Monica City Hall in Coming Years, Think Tank Estimates”
1/29/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_29_2018_Pension_Costs_to_Climb_Almost_75_Percent_at_Santa_Monica_City_Hall_in_Coming_Years_Think_Tank_Estimates.html
“Santa Monica Hires LA’s Top Advisor on Homelessness to Fill New Post”
1/26/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_26_2018_Santa_Monica_Hires_LAs_Top_Advisor_on_Homelessness_to_Fill_New_Post.html
“Employee Pension Costs Poised to Soar in Santa Monica-Malibu Public School System”
1/26/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_26_2018_Employee_Pension_Costs_Poised_to_Soar_in_Santa_Monica-Malibu_Public_School_System.html
Opinion: “Mansionization Redux” – Bob Taylor AIA for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Future)
1/26/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/01/sma-r-t-mansionization-redux/
“Local Coastal Plan Update: LCP Draft Land Use Plan Released for Review!”
1/23/18 – City of Santa Monica
https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Plans/Local-Coastal-Plan-Update/
“New Pico Neighborhood Preschool Prevails despite Unified Opposition”
1/26/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/new-pico-neighborhood-preschool-prevails-despite-unified-opposition/164085
“Santa Monica Neighborhood Group Fighting Preschool Loses City Council Appeal”
1/25/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_25_2018_Santa_Monica_Neighborhood_Group_Fighting_Preschool_Loses_City_Council_Appeal.html
“Santa Monica City Council Temporarily Reins in ‘Monster Mansions’ ”
1/25/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_25_2018_Santa%20Monica_City_Council_Temporarily_Reins_in_Monster_Mansions.html
“Buy, Scrape, Build, Repeat: The Large Home Construction Frenzy in East Venice Is Crowding Out a Way of Life”
1/24/18 – The Argonaut
https://argonautnews.com/buy-scrape-build-repeat/
“Luxury Tenants Worry about Safety at The Shores”
1/23/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/luxury-tenants-worry-about-safety-at-the-shores/164032
“Audit Report Finds High Santa Monica Police Cost, Low Clearance Rate”
1/23/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_23_2018_Audit_Report_Finds_High_Santa_Monica_Police_Cost_Low_Clearance_Rate.html
“Santa Monica Police Twice as Slow to Arrive than in Comparable Southern California Cities, Audit Finds”
1/23/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_23_2018_Santa_Monica_Police_Twice_as_Slow_to_Arrive_than_in_Comparable_Southern_California_Cities_Audit_Finds.html
Opinion: “Preserve Our Residential Neighborhoods” – Christine Parra
1/20/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/your-column-here-preserve-our-residential-neighborhoods/163992
“Las Vegas Shooter Researched La Jolla, Santa Monica, San Diego before Mass Shooting”
1/20/18—Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-las-vegas-shooter-internet-searches-20180120-story.html
“Homeless Count Wednesday Night”
1/19/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/01/homeless-count-wednesday-night/
Opinion: “Homeless Crisis: Toward Solutions” – Sam Tolkin for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
1/19/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/01/sma-r-t-homeless-crisis-toward-solutions/
“Elderly Resident Dies Days after Break-in at The Shores”
1/19/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/elderly-resident-dies-days-after-break-in-at-the-shores/163960
“District Probe of School Board Member Shies Away from Judgment”
1/19/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_19_2018_District_Probe_of_School_Board_Member_Shies_Away_from_Judgment.html
“Outside Audit Finds Santa Monica Far Outspent Peer Cities for Services”
1/18/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_18_2018_Outside_Audit_Finds_Santa_Monica_Far_Outspent_Peer_Cities_for_Services.html
“Santa Monica Taking Popular Electric Scooter Company to Court”
1/18/18 – ABC7 News
http://abc7.com/business/santa-monica-taking-popular-electric-scooter-company-to-court/2965865/
“Ridership Plunges on Santa Monica City Buses as Expo Popularity Soars”
1/17/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_17_2018_Ridership_Plunges_on_Santa_Monica_City_Buses_as_Expo_Popularity_Soars.html
“City of Santa Monica’s Unfunded Pension Costs Jump 20 Percent”
1/16/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_16_2018_City_of_Santa_Monicas_Unfunded_Pension_Costs_Jump_20_Percent.html
“Conflict of Interest Probe Findings Go to Santa Monica-Malibu School Board”
1/16/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_16_2017_Conflict_of_Interest_Probe_Findings_Go_to_Santa_Monica_Malibu_School_Board.html
“Trump’s Revenge on California: The Census”
1/16/18 — Politico
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/16/trump-california-census-342116
Opinion: “Sacramento Tries to Nuke Santa Monica (Again)”
Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA — SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
1/15/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/01/sma-r-t-sacramento-tries-nuke-santa-monica/
“Santa Monica Found to Be the Most Expensive Neighborhood to Rent In”
1/15/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/01/santa-monica-found-expensive-neighborhood-rent/
“No Home Field Advantage for New Frank Gehry Project”
1/15/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/no-home-field-advantage-for-new-frank-gehry-project/163885
“City Exploring Emergency Ordinance to Decrease the Size of New Homes”
1/15/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-exploring-emergency-ordinance-to-decrease-the-size-of-new-homes/163888
“A California City Measured Residents’ Well-Being for 4 Years. What Lawmakers Discovered Surprised Them.”
1/12/18 – Huffington Post
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/santa-monica-well-being-index_us_5a572e08e4b0a300f905fa58
“Elderly Man Found Murdered in Santa Monica Home”
1/11/18 – ABC7 News
http://abc7.com/elderly-man-found-murdered-in-santa-monica-home/2929651/
Santa Monica Police Department: Homicide Investigation
https://santamonicapd.org/Content.aspx?id=53687100809
“SMPD Calls for Help with Homicide on 34th Street”
1/10/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/01/smpd-calls-help-homicide-34th-street/
“Model Shop Celebrates 70 Years of Building Community”
1/11/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/model-shop-celebrates-70-years-of-building-community/163833
“New Frank Gehry Design for Santa Monica Makes Public Debut”
1/11/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_11_2018_New_Frank_Gehry_Design_for_Santa_Monica_Makes_Public_Debut.html
“Environmental Leader Blasts Santa Monica Council for Use of Water Funds”
1/11/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_12_2018_Environmental_Leader_Blasts_Santa_Monica_Council_for_Use_of_Water_Funds.html
“Santa Monica Council to Impose Emergency Ban on Monster Mansions”
1/10/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_10_2018_Santa_Monica_Council_to_Impose_Emergency_Ban_on_Monster_Mansions.html
“Pico Neighborhood Plan a Priority for Santa Monica Council”
1/10/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_10_2018_Pico_Neighborhood_Plan_a_Priority_for_Santa_Monica_Council%20.html
Opinion: “Affordable Housing Year in Review” – Richard Hilton
1/9/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/01/affordable-housing-year-review/
Opinion: “Dangers of Wishing upon a ‘Star-chitect’ ” – Sma.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
1/8/18 – Santa Monica Mirror
https://smmirror.com/2018/01/sma-r-t-dangers-wishing-upon-star-chitect/
“Council to Prioritize Long List of Projects”
1/8/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-to-prioritize-long-list-of-projects/163759
“New Anti-Labor Site Attacks Hotel Union for Pro-Development Push in Santa Monica”
1/4/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_04_2018_New_Anti_Labor_Site_Attacks_Hotel_Union_for_Pro_Development_Push_in_Santa_Monica.html
“Santa Monica Police to Focus on Pedestrian, Bicycle Safety Laws”
1/4/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_04_2018_Santa_Monica_Police_to_Focus_on_Pedestrian_Bicycle_Safety_Laws.html
“Santa Monica Police Seeking Information in Shooting Last Month”
1/3/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_03_2018_Santa_Monica_Police_Seeking_Information_in_Shooting_Last_Month.html
“Three New Apartment Developments Go Before Planning Commission”
1/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/three-new-apartment-developments-go-before-planning-commission/163712
“Dry Spell Raises Fears of Drought’s Return in California”
1/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/dry-spell-raises-fears-of-droughts-return-in-california/163721
“City Looks to Fees to Increase Revenue”
1/3/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-looks-to-fees-to-increase-revenue/163715
“City Should Use Water Settlement Funds to Help Fund City Yards Project, Finance Director Says”
1/3/18 – Santa Monica Lookout
https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2018/January-2018/01_03_2018_City_Should_Use_Water_Settlement_Funds_to_Help_Fund_City_Yards_Project_Finance_Director_Says.html
“City Fights for Green Power: Santa Monica Calls Out State Board’s ‘Stealth Attempt’ to Delay Renewable Energy Choices”
1/3/18 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/city-fights-for-green-power/
“City Weighs Options for New Bridge to the Pier”
1/2/18 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-weighs-options-for-new-bridge-to-the-pier/163704
