SM Airport in the News

December 2014

“Airport Commission Passes Draft Ordinance to Curtail Aircraft Pollution”

12/23/14 – Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/12/airport-commission-passes-draft-ordinance-to-curtail-aircraft-pollution/

“National Press Foundation Award: Unfit for Flight”

12/11/14 – USA TODAY
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/11/national-press-foundation-award-unfit-for-flight/20258073/ — A USA TODAY investigation into thousands of deadly small-airplane and helicopter crashes and weak oversight of their safety won a prize from the National Press Foundation, which announced its annual awards today for the nation’s top journalism and journalists. The foundation, a non-profit organization that trains reporters internationally, cited the “extraordinary investigation” by reporter Thomas Frank “into a rash of small aircraft crashes and fatalities.” Frank’s series, “Unfit for Flight,” revealed how defects have been allowed to persist in private airplanes and helicopters for decades, sometimes because of cover-ups by manufacturers. The stories also showed how National Transportation Safety Board crash investigations often overlook the causes of aircraft crashes and deaths, and how the Federal Aviation Administration allows brand-new aircraft to be manufactured under safety regulations that are decades old. The series won the foundation’s “Feddie” award for explaining how federal policy affects local government. The stories are online at www.fatalflights.usatoday.com

November 2014

Opinion: “Airport Vote Is a Bellweather for Change” — Martin Rubin

11/26/14 — The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/airport-vote-is-a-bellwether-for-change/

“Fighting Pilot Fatigue: New Views on Staying Alert”

11/26/14 — Flying
http://www.flyingmag.com/technique/proficiency/fighting-pilot-fatigue-new-views-staying-alert

“Federal Action Needed to Tame Airlines High Flying”

11/22/14 — The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/energy-environment/225066-federal-action-needed-to-tame-airlines-high-flying — “Some 24 million Americans will cram into airplanes for Thanksgiving travel this year. They’ll face flight delays, bag fees and hassles with reclining seats. And most will fly home in inefficient planes that spew far too much climate-damaging carbon pollution. Greenhouse emissions from aviation are rising rapidly, even as scientists explain that we’re running out of time to avoid disastrous global warming effects, from dangerous temperature increases to food-supply disruptions.”

Opinion: “After the Santa Monica Airport Vote, the Time Is Right” — Martin Rubin

11/19/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Opinion/Letter-To-The-Editor-After-The-Santa-Monica-Airport-Vote-The-Time-Is-Right/41770

“2013 Flight Totals at Santa Monica Airport Lowest in History”

11/19/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/2013-flight-totals-santa-monica-airport-lowest-history/143876 — “Usage of the Santa Monica Airport continued to decline in 2013 but the number of jet flights increased….In 1990, there were 227,801 takeoffs and landings at SMO but last year there were only 95,607….There were 14,284 jet operations at the airport in 2013….Jets made up 15 percent of the airport’s total operations in 2013….”

Opinion: “Readers React to Editorial: Santa Monica doesn’t need its dangerous, polluting airport” — Michael Brodsky, Karen Blechman, Frederic G. Marks

11/12/14 — Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/readersreact/la-le-1113-thursday-santa-monica-airport-20141113-story.html

October 2014

“The Battle for the Airport Heats Up”

10/26/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/10/the-battle-for-the-airport-moves-toward-climax/

“Can Lobbyist Money Buy Control of Santa Monica Airport Land?”

10/25/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/10/can-lobbyist-money-buy-control-of-santa-monica-land/

Opinion: “Have airport politics clouded the 2014 election: a NEXT chat with Kevin McKeown”

October 2014 — Santa Monica Next
http://www.santamonicanext.org/2014/10/have-airport-politics-clouded-the-2014-election-a-next-chat-with-kevin-mckeown/#comments

“Myths and Facts regarding Measure LC and Measure D:

10/26/14 — http://itsourland.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Airport_myths_and_facts.pdf

“Debunking the ‘Protective Bubble’ Myth”

10/25/14 — http://itsourland.org/debunking-the-protective-bubble-myth/

Opinion: “Don’t Trust the City Council? Then Vote YES on Measure LC”

10/24/14 — http://itsourland.org/dont-trust-the-city-council-vote-yes-on-lc/  

“Measure D Funding Approaches $900,000”

10/22/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/10/measure-d-funding-approaches-900000/

“USC Students to Hold Exhibit of Proposed Future Uses for Santa Monica Airport”

10/22/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/USC-Students-To-Hold-Exhibit-Of-Proposed-Future-Uses-For-Santa-Monica-Airport/41488

Opinion: “Aliens and the Airport; David and Goliath” — Peter C. Smith; Morrie Ruvinsky

10/22/14 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letters-aliens-airport/142747

“City Council Candidates Take on the Airport Debate”

10/22/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/October-2014/10_22_2014_City_Council_Candidates_Take_on_the_Airport_Debate.html

“Measure D will prevent us from ending dangerous Leaded Avgas sales at Santa Monica Airport”

10/22/14 — http://itsourland.org/measure-d-will-prevent-us-ending-lead-fuel-sales/

“Exposing Measure D’s Lie that the Airport Limits Building Heights”

10/22/14 — http://itsourland.org/measure-d-will-prevent-us-ending-lead-fuel-sales/

“Santa Monica Airport Fatal Crash Lawsuit Claims Hangar to Close to Runway”

10/21/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Airport-Fatal-Crash-Lawsuit-Claims-Hangar-To-Close-To-Runway/41470#comments

“The Operative Texts of Measures LC and D”

10/20/14 — http://itsourland.org/measure-lc-vs-measure-d/

Opinion: “Santa Monica Airport: Third Question for City Council Candidates”

10/18/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Opinion/Santa-Monica-Airport-Third-Question-For-City-Council-Candidates/41447

“Santa Monica Votes: Airport Issues D and LC”

10/17/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Votes-Airport-Issues-Measures-D–LC/41437

“Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Council Opposes D, Backs LC”

10/16/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/10/santa-monica-malibu-pta-opposes-measure-d-backs-lc/

Opinion: “Santa Monica Airport Measures”

10/15/14 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/the-argonauts-ballot-measure-endorsements/

Opinion: “Dueling letters to the editor” — John C. Smith and Lucas C.

10/14/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp_backissues.s3.amazonaws.com/101414.pdf

“Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs Throws Support Behind Measure LC”

10/12/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Malibu-Council-Of-PTAs-Throws-Support-Behind-Measure-LC/41381

Opinion: “Why I Strongly Support Measure LC on Nov 4” — Marianne Brown

10/11/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/articles/Opinion/Letter-To-The-Editor-Why-I-Strongly-Support-Measure-LC-On-Nov-4/41373

Opinion: “It’s easy as LC, D — or is it?” — Christine Hardin

10/10/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letters-airport-smo/142498

“City Hall: Aviation Less Valuable to the Regional Economy than Imagined”

10/6/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-hall-aviation-valuable-regional-economy-imagined/142398

Sierra Club Urges Yes Vote on SM Airport Measure LC”

10/4/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/10/sierra-club-urges-yes-vote-on-sm-airport-measure-lc-no-on-don/

“Sierra Club Throws Support Behind Santa Monica Ballot Measure LC”

10/4/14 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Sierra-Club-Throws-Support-Behind-Santa-Monica-Ballot-Measure-LC/41297

Opinion: “SMO Economic Impact ” — John Fairweather

10/3/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2014/10_03_2014_Letter_Regarding_SMO_Economic_Impact.html

“Santa Monica Anti-Airport Group Cries Foul on Measure D Ads”

10/1/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/October-2014/10_01_2014_Santa_Monica_Anti_Airport_Group_Cries_Foul_on_Measure_D_Ads.html

September 2014

“Economic Impact Claim for SMO Debunked Again”

9/26/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/09/economic-impact-claim-for-smo-debunked-again/

“Santa Monica Sues Heirs of Pilot Who Crashed at the City-Run Airport”

9/26/14 — City News
http://mynewsla.com/crime/2014/09/26/santa-monica-sues-family-pilot-crashed-city-run-airport/

Opinion: “Airport” – Victor Wilson

9/23/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letters-big-bang-airport/142050

“Anti-Airport Sign Defaced”

9/22/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/anti-airport-sign-defaced/142023

“ ‘D’ Is for Defacement”

9/22/14 – Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/09/breaking-news-d-is-for-defacement/

Opinion: “Thank you, Jeffe Worthe…” — John Fairweather

9/19/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/jeff-worthe-step-save-city/141982

Opinion: “Measure D” — Alfred Barrett

9/19/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letters-measure-linkage-fees/141976 —

“Endorsements Grow for Measure LC in Battle for Airport”

9/13/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/09/endorsements-grow-for-measure-lc-in-battle-for-airport/

“Backroom Deal Alleged in Council’s Selection of Bergamot Arts Center Developer”

9/12/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/September-2014/09_12_2014_Backroom_Deal_Alleged_in_Councils_Selection_of_Bergamot_Arts_Center_Developer.html

Opinion: “Dealing with the Facts” — Reynold Dacon

9/12/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/dealing-facts/141886

“Airport-related Measures on the November Ballot”

9/8/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/09/airport-related-measures-on-the-november-ballot-lc-and-d/

Opinion: “The Aviation Industry’s Dirty Little Secret” — Debi Wagner

9/6/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Opinion/Letter-To-The-Editor-The-Aviation-Industrys-Dirty-Little-Secret/41061

“SM Democratic Club Endorses Crucial Airport Measure”

9/5/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/09/sm-democratic-club-endorses-crucial-airport-measure/

Opinion: “Why I’m Advocating Santa Monica Airport Should Be Parkland” – Suzanne Robertson

9/5/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Opinion/Letters-To-The-Editor-Why-Im-Advocating-Santa-Monica-Airport-Should-Be-Parkland/41056

Opinion: “SMO: A Park…Or Business as Usual” — Laura Silagi and Laura Shepard Townsend

9/1/14 – Free Venice Beachhead
https://freevenicebeachhead.wordpress.com/category/santa-monica-airport/

August 2014

“Initiative Arguments: Future Control of SMO”

8/31/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/initiative-arguments-future-control-smo/141687

“Airport Measure Litigation Halted Until after Election”

8/30/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/August-2014/08_30_2014_Airport_Measure_Litigation_Halted_Until_After_Election.html

Opinion: “SMO” — Gavin Scott

8/28/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letters-smo-citizens-united/141629

Opinion: “False argument” – Bill Fordes

8/27/14 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp_backissues.s3.amazonaws.com/082614.pdf — page 4

“Squadrons Organize in Election Campaign over the Future of Santa Monica Airport”

8/25/14 — 89.3 KPCC
http://www.scpr.org/blogs/economy/2014/08/25/17198/squadrons-organize-in-election-campaign-over-the-f/

Opinion: Santa Monica Airport’s Competing Ballot Measures” — Barry Brewer

8/24/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Opinion/Letter-To-The-Editor-Santa-Monica-Airports-Competing-Ballot-Measures/40964

“Feel like leasing a private plane? Download the JetSmater app first”

8/24/14 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-tr-webbuzz-20140824-story.html

“Supporters of Measure LC to Guarantee Local Control of SMO Hold Launch Event”

8/23/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Supporters-Of-Measure-LC-To-Guarantee-Local-Control-Of-SMO-Hold-Launch-Event/40953

“Kick-off for Local Control of Airport Draws Crowd”

8/22/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/08/kick-off-for-local-control-of-airport-draws-crowd/

“Santa Monica Airport Foe Fights Legal Setback”

8/22/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/August-2014/08_22_2014_Santa_Monica_Airport_Foe_Fights_Legal_Setback.html

Opinion: “Airport arguments” — Jerry Schneir

8/22/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letters-airport-airport/141554

“Airport Rivals Debate Meaning of Voter Approval”

8/20/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/August-2014/08_20_2014_Airport_Rivals_Debate_Meaning_of_Voter_Approval.html

“Committee for Local Control of Airport Land Meets Wednesday”

8/19/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/08/committee-for-local-control-of-airport-land-meets-wed/

Opinion: “Future of Santa Monica Airport” — Barry Brewer

8/19/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/future-santa-monica-airport/141485

“Status of Santa Monica Airport Will Take Years to Sort Out, City Attorney Says”

8/14/14 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/August-2014/08_14_2014_Status_of_Santa_Monica_Airport_Will_Take_Years_to_Sort_out_City_Attorney_Says.html

“Airport tenants may pay market rate next year”

8/12/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/airport-tenants-pay-market-rate-year/141350

“Flight Schools Could Face Greater Restrictions at Santa Monica Airport”

8/11/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/August-2014/08_11_2014_Flight_Schools_Could_Face_Greater_Restrictions_at_Santa_Monica_Airport.html

“Rivals Trade Accusations of Deception in Airport Ballot Battle”

8/8/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/August-2014/08_08_2014_Rivals_Trade_Accusations_of_Deception_in%20Airport_Ballot_Battle.html

Opinion: “Did You Really Have to SLAPP Us?”

8/8/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Opinion/Letter-To-The-Editor-Did-You-Really-Have-To-SLAPP-Us/40842

“SMRR to Support Four of the Five Ballot Initiatives”

8/5/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/August-2014/08_05_2014_SMRR_to_Support_Four_of_the_Five_Ballot_Initiatives.html

July 2014

“Airport Supporters Raise over $260,000 for Ballot Battle”

7/29/14 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/July-2014/07_29_2014_Airport_Supporters_Raise_Over_$260,000_for_Ballot_Battle.html

“Pro-SMO Measure Supporters Raise 250K”

7/28/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/pro-smo-measure-supporters-raise-250k/141140

“Landing on the Ballot: Two Santa Monica Airport Measures”

7/25/14 — 89.3 KPCC
http://www.scpr.org/blogs/economy/2014/07/25/17063/landing-on-the-ballot-two-santa-monica-airport-mea/

“The Dangers of Private Planes”

7/18/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/07/the-dangers-of-private-planes/

Opinion: The Dangers of Private Planes” – Damian Fowler

7/17/14 — New York Times
http://nyti.ms/1zKe6Yh
“The F.A.A. should require all general aviation pilots to carry liability insurance, which would force them to have better training.”

Opinion: “The Cats Were there First” — John Fairweather

7/15/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/cats/140932

“Anti-Airport Activists Weigh Ballot Measures”

7/15/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/anti-airport-activists-weigh-ballot-options/140919

“Council will pick from at least three SMO ballot options”

7/11/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-pick-smo-ballot-options/140844

“Council Searches for Perfect Airport Ballot Measure”

7/10/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/July-2014/07_10_2014_Council_Searches_for_Perfect_Airport_Ballot_Measure.html

“Can the Southland Make Do with One Less Airport?”

7/8/14 — KCRW 89.9 FM — Which Way LA
http://www.kcrw.com/news-culture/shows/which-way-la/can-the-southland-make-do-with-one-less-airport
“The City of Santa Monica wants to close its airport next year. The Federal Aviation Administration is saying, “no way”—and a legal battle is raging. Does the airport matter to the regional economy, or is it public property for the exclusive use of rich private pilots like Harrison Ford?”

“City Tackles Airport Property Development in Proposed Measure”

7/7/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/July-2014/07_07_2014_City_Tackles_Airport_Property_Development_in_Proposed_Measure.html

“LAX to spend $200 million to meet federal runway safety standards”
(SMO has no runway safety zones, even though FAA safety guidelines call for them..)

7/6/14 — Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-lax-safety-project-20140706-story.html

Opinion: “Closing Santa Monica Airport if a quality-of-life issue” — Leigh Brumberg

7/4/14 — Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/readersreact/la-le-0704-friday-santa-monica-airport-20140704-story.html –
“To imply that two Santa Monica airport commissioners who live near the airport and want to change the facility’s status have a conflict of interest because their homes’ value could increase if the airport ceases operation is akin to saying that anyone who serves on a commission that advises a city council to take actions resulting in uplifting municipal quality of life has a conflict of interest because those actions would enhance property values all over town. (“Foes of closing Santa Monica Airport accuse city officials of conflict,” June 28) By the way, why would thousands of homes’ values go up if Santa Monica Airport was closed? Probably because of the cleaner air, relief from invasive corporate jet and helicopter noise, and freedom from constant fear of catastrophic aircraft crashes that would result.”

Opinion: “Movie Good Guy Supports Pro-Airport Businesses” — Peggy Clifford

7/4/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/07/movie-good-guy-supports-pro-airport-businesses/

“Harrison Ford Jumps into the SMO Fight”

7/3/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/harrison-ford-jumps-smo-fight/140672

“Santa Monica Airport Proponents Gain Star Power”

7/4/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/July-2014/07_04_2014_Santa_Monica_Airport_Proponents_Gain_Star_Power.html

“Harrison Ford Joins Fight to Keep SMO Open until 2023”

7/3/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Harrison-Ford-Joins-Fight-To-Keep-SMO-Open-Until-2023/40570

“EPA Still Allowing Use of Toxic Lead”

7/2/14 — Earth Justice
http://earthjustice.org/blog/2014-july/the-right-to-know-reader-epa-still-allowing-use-of-toxic-lead
“Leaded gas used to power the piston engines in small airplanes (commonly referred to as “avgas”) is the single largest source of lead emissions in the United States. It poses a serious threat to the 3 million children who attend schools near airports where leaded gas may be used, and it’s also a threat to the 16 million people who live near the 20,000 airports where leaded gas is used.

Children are particularly susceptible to lead, which destroys nerve tissue and causes serious health issues including behavioral problems, increased blood pressure, nerve damage and lower IQ. New scientific studies show that kids suffer irreversible neurological and cognitive damage from exposure to even small amounts of lead. Studies further show that even children living more than half a mile from an airport where leaded gas is used have significantly elevated levels of lead in their blood.”

“Santa Monica Airport Closure in 2014 challenged by tenants”

7/2/14 — Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-0703-santa-monica-complaint-20140703-story.html

Opinion: “Off base on Santa Monica Airport” — Reynold Dacon

7/2/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/base-santa-monica-airport/140624

June 2014

Opinion: “Responding to Anderson” – Brian Bland

6/28/14 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/responding-anderson/140552

“Council Considers Rock, Hard Place on SMO Measure”

6/27/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-considers-rock-hard-place-smo-measure/140526

“Both Sides of Airport Debate Say They Support Residents”

6/27/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/June-2014/06_27_2014_Both_Sides_of_Airport_Debate_Say_They_Support_Residents.html

Opinion: “Dissecting a Press Release” – Frank Gruber

6/27/14 — The Healthy City blog
http://thehealthycitylocal.com/2014/06/27/dissecting-a-press-release/

“Aviation Lobby Cries ‘Foul’ as City Considers Alternative Initiative”

6/26/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/06/aviation-lobby-cries-foul-as-city-considers-alternative-initiative/

“Santa Monica Airport advocates claim two commissioners have conflicts”

6/25/14 — Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-santa-monica-airport-20140625-story.html

“Council Supports Competing Airport Ballot Measure”

6/25/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/June-2014/06_25_2014_Council_Supports_Competing_Airport_Ballot_Measure.html

“Pro-Airport Group Claims Lawsuit Halts Public Participation”

6/21/14 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/pro-airport-group-claims-lawsuit-halts-public-participation/140411

“Travel agent to open at the Santa Monica Airport”

6/21/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp_backissues.s3.amazonaws.com/062114.pdf — page 9 — Tzell Travel Group — “The airport is known as a favorite venue for celebrities, politicians and executives.”

“Council’s Competing Airport Ballot Measure”

6/20/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-competing-airport-ballot-measure/140402

“Santa Monica Airport Activists Attempt to Ground Lawsuit”

6/17/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/June-2014/06_17_2014_Santa_Monica_Airport_Activists_Attempt_to_Ground_Lawsuit.html

“Coverups Mask Roots of Small-Plane Carnage”

6/12/14 – USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/longform/news/nation/2014/06/12/lies-coverups-mask-roots-small-aircraft-carnage-unfit-for-flight-part-1/10405323/ — “Blame shifts from pilots to hidden defects, dangerous designs”

Opinion: “Large, Low-Flying Jets Unlikely in Santa Monica” – Zina Josephs

6/12/14 — Santa Monica Dispatch
http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/2014/06/large-low-flying-jets-unlikely-in-santa-monica/

“Airport Advocates Submit More than 15,000 Signatures”

6/11/14 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/June-2014/06_11_2014_Airport_Advocates_Submit_More_than_15000_%20signatures.html

Opinion: Airport Theory Doesn’t Fly”=: – Zina Josephs

6/11/14 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/airport-theory-doesnt-fly/135200

“Pro-airport group files signed petitions”

6/10/14 — Santa Monica Daily News
http://smdp.com/pro-airport-group-files-15700-signed-petitions/135192

“Signed Petitions for Santa Monica Airport Initiative Expected to Be Submitted Monday”

6/9/14 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.santamonicalookout.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/June-2014/06_09_2014_Signed_Petitions_for_Santa_Monica_Airport_Initiative_Expected_to_be_Submitted_Monday

“Military jet crashes into neighborhood; second jet misses Navy carrier”

6/5/14 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-military-jets-crash-southern-california-20140605-story.html

Opinion: “No More Jets” — David Putnam

6/5/14 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-jets/135050

“A Hall of Fame that Flies High”

6/4/14 — The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/a-hall-of-fame-that-flies-high/ — “Museum of Flying fundraiser to honor Aldrin, Hoover, Lacy and Robinson on Saturday”

“Emissions Limits Are Santa Monica’s Latest Effort to Curtail SMO Flying”

June 2014 — Aviation International News
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2014-06-01/emissions-limits-are-santa-monicas-latest-effort-curtail-smo-flying

May 2014

“Santa Monica Residency Declines to Endorse Airport Initiative”

5/14 — Aviation International News
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2014-05-01/santa-monica-city-council-votes-plan-restrict-aviation-smo

“Santa Monica Residency Declines to Endorse Airport Initiative”

5/31/14 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Santa-Monica/Residocracy-Declines-To-Endorse-Airport-Initiative/40319

“Planes’ exhaust could be harming communities up to 10 miles from LAX”

5/29/14 — Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-0529-lax-pollution-20140529-story.html — “The study’s conclusions are consistent with earlier work that found elevated levels of ultrafine particles near LAX and Santa Monica Airport, a general aviation facility. The latest research, however, recorded significant concentrations of the pollutant at much greater distances from LAX.”

“Air pollution from LAX jets worse than previously known, says USC study”

5/29/14 — KPCC-FM 89.3
http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/05/29/44433/air-pollution-from-lax-jets-worse-than-previously/ — “Up to 10 miles downwind, the ultrafine particle concentrations were double the areas outside the area of impact.”