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Editorial: “I Support Hotel Workers, but…” And Other Similar Tales
There’s something you hear a lot from people who claim liberal/progressive/forward-thinking views, but often seem to put conditions on their self-declared high-mindedness. And that is the word, “But.” Hold that thought.
LGBTQ+ Army Veteran Dan Hall Announces Campaign for Santa Monica City Council
On Monday morning, Army veteran, Santa Monica Pier Board Member, and former Democratic Club Vice President Dan Hall announced his campaign for Santa Monica City Council. “As one of the Army’s first out LGBTQ+ pilots, I am no stranger to tough fights and standing up for what I believe,” said Dan in his launch announcement. “West Point taught me the values of duty, inclusivity, selfless service, integrity, and personal courage. These values have guided my professional career as an Army Officer, community organizer, and public servant."
Santa Monica State of the City: Brock Jabs Housing Developers While Touting City’s Arts and Parks Excellence
Last Thursday evening, Mayor Phil Brock took the stage at the John Adams Middle School Auditorium to give his “State of the City” Address. Preliminary remarks were given by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete with the keynote following the mayor provided by City Manager David White. This focus will be on Brock’s remarks.
Santa Monica Council Hears Mixed Report on 2023 Crime Statistics
On Tuesday evening, the Santa Monica City Council heard its annual update on crime statistics and severity from the Santa Monica Police Department’s (SMPD) Chief Ramon Batista. The initial takeaway from the report was there were 103,462 total calls for police service last year, which represented a one percent drop. However, there was an almost 10 percent increase in service actions initiated by officers themselves. Eighteen percent of all calls, or 18,939, were directly related to homelessness.
Editorial: “I Support Hotel Workers, but…” And Other Similar Tales
There’s something you hear a lot from people who claim liberal/progressive/forward-thinking views, but often seem to put conditions on their self-declared high-mindedness. And that is the word, “But.” Hold that thought.
LGBTQ+ Army Veteran Dan Hall Announces Campaign for Santa Monica City Council
On Monday morning, Army veteran, Santa Monica Pier Board Member, and former Democratic Club Vice President Dan Hall announced his campaign for Santa Monica City Council. “As one of the Army’s first out LGBTQ+ pilots, I am no stranger to tough fights and standing up for what I believe,” said Dan in his launch announcement. “West Point taught me the values of duty, inclusivity, selfless service, integrity, and personal courage. These values have guided my professional career as an Army Officer, community organizer, and public servant."
Santa Monica State of the City: Brock Jabs Housing Developers While Touting City’s Arts and Parks Excellence
Last Thursday evening, Mayor Phil Brock took the stage at the John Adams Middle School Auditorium to give his “State of the City” Address. Preliminary remarks were given by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete with the keynote following the mayor provided by City Manager David White. This focus will be on Brock’s remarks.
Santa Monica Council Hears Mixed Report on 2023 Crime Statistics
On Tuesday evening, the Santa Monica City Council heard its annual update on crime statistics and severity from the Santa Monica Police Department’s (SMPD) Chief Ramon Batista. The initial takeaway from the report was there were 103,462 total calls for police service last year, which represented a one percent drop. However, there was an almost 10 percent increase in service actions initiated by officers themselves. Eighteen percent of all calls, or 18,939, were directly related to homelessness.
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