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When a Senator Maligns LA’s Neighborhood Councils, We Should View That as a Good Thing
The city council members, he claimed, spoke distastefully about neighborhood councils. The neighborhood councils were described as being NIMBY personified ("Not In My Back Yard") and were also accused of being threatening. The idea that we…
When Shooter Is White Male, Label of 'Terrorist' Put on Hold
OBSERVER--As law enforcement officials release more information about Stephen Paddock, the suspect in the Las Vegas shooting that killed ne…
‘America … Love it or Leave it’ – Old but New Words for the NFL and Other American Sports Teams
RANTZ AND RAVEZ-Respect in and for America has continued to melt away along with patriotic support for our country and flag. Did this happe…
California Legislature Muffs a Chance to Improve the Lives of Our Children
EDUCATION POLITICS--California legislators had a rare opportunity this year to make a significant improvement in the lives of millions of c…
LA City Councilmember Mike Bonin Came Out Swinging
THE PREVEN REPORT-There's no better way to describe it: the vehemence with which Mr. Bonin reacted upon learning that our August 17 CityWat…
PPIC Poll: Is Feinstein in Trouble? Not Likely
CALBUZZ REPORT—We interrupt our hiatus to file this breaking news report:
Senator Kevin de Leon: California’s Bigot Pro Tem
POLITICS--A funny thing happened after State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon shot off his mouth and attacked neighborhood councils…
Social Change: Enough with ‘Taking-a-Knee’, Now It’s Time for Some Real Work
MY TURN--Two diametrically opposite events caught my attention recently and yet they shared an underlining theme: Freedom of speech. What…
Time to Take a Knee
BELL VIEW-So, taking a knee disrespects the flag, the anthem, the troops and the Country? But waiving the Confederate Battle flag is your h…
Top 5 City Council Members Most Likely to Despise Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils
“BEHIND THE SCENES, WINK WINK”--A firestorm erupted in LA neighborhoods this week after State Sen. Kevin de Leon (photo above an NBC press…
Unions, Greens Send CA Utilities Commission a Message: Road to Zero Emissions Is Paved with Urgency
ENVIRONMENT POLITICS--Union members, environmental justice advocates and green transportation activists packed a meeting room Tuesday eveni…
When Gavin Newsom Came to Town - To the East Area Progressive Democrats Meeting, No Less
EASTSIDER-Outside of being the former Mayor of San Francisco, and (also) formerly being married to Fox News Contributor Kimberly Guilfoyle…
A Word to CA Political Philanthropists: Watch What Politicians Do not What They Say
GUEST COMMENTARY-Imagine the following: A candidate for elected office in California says to donors and voters that, if elected, he will in…
After all the Promises … Homelessness is Still Growing in LA
DEEGAN ON LA-Now that we’ve had two years of announcements, promises, photo-ops, budget proposals, ballot measures and votes all aimed at i…
CA Auto Insurers Ordered to Adjust Rates … Guess Who Gets Screwed
PROPUBLICA REPORT-California regulators said they have required Nationwide and USAA to adjust their auto insurance rates as a result of a r…
Earthquake Safety is Coming to LA, But It's Not What You Think
GELFAND’S WORLD--It will be a fine spring day in the year 2023 when Los Angeles achieves earthquake survivability. That's because the owner…
LA District Attorney Accountability: MIA
THE PREVEN REPORT--It's against the law not to pay fuel excise taxes, but that’s exactly what the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office di…
Under the Radar! New Alcohol Center in West LA is Business as Usual for County … More Secrets and Lies!
JUST ASKIN’-County Supervisor Kuehl has decided unilaterally that an alcohol center should be opened in West LA – something that both Culve…
Hot Damn! An Old Fashioned Down ‘n Dirty Board Election for CalPERS
EASTSIDER-Whatever happened to staid old CalPERS and its ho-hum “under the radar” elections? Evidently a lot. The contested election curren…
L'Shanah Tovah! (Happy New Year!) Same as the Old Year... or Is It?
ALPERN AT LARGE--Whether you're Jewish or not, I wish you all a Happy, Healthy New Year. Always a time to reflect, review and restore our…
