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Why did we take down our original story about the death of a ballplayer?
Those who know me, know that I am feeling my own mortality these days. It isn't just the wad of cotton that's taped to my face, as a result of my second surgery to remove a cancerous growth behind my...
India: What Exactly is Article 370 and Why is the Whole World Talking About it?
1. Kashmir has always a part of India Kashmir is a legitimate and integral part of the Indian state. There was an Instrument of Accession signed on October 26th 1947, which merged the princely state...
Jeffrey Epstein Becomes the 27th Associate of the Clintons to Die Mysteriously
Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his Federal prison cell on Saturday morning, the US Bureau of Prisons has confirmed. In death, Epstein becomes the latest associate of William and Hillary Clinton to...
Biggest Threat to US Environment is Population Growth from Immigration. When Will We Learn This?
Americans plant trees and host community events to promote conservation and sustainability. Those activities are important. But they don't address one of America's biggest environmental challenges --...
City to Fund $669K in Improvements to Samoshel Tent after 25 Years of Neglect
Thanks to community advocacy, City Council approved $669K in funding for improvements to Samoshel - an interim housing facility located on City property, leased and operated by OPCC dba The People...
Advocates Slam Himmelrich, Cole, Maceri over Homeless Services in Santa Monica
We oppose the extension of funding for OPCC dba The People Concern, unless the City commissions an independent fiscal and performance audit. If the City extends the funding, we propose it should be...
Confining Livestock in Factory Farms is Inefficient, Inhumane and Dangerous
The reality of what goes on and why at factory farms where most get their animal-products is something that many aren't aware of, and something that deserves attention. The majority of...
As Legislature Tries to Stuff More Housing Down the Throats of Cities, California Just Says No
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to oppose a proposed bill in the California State Senate, SB 50, which would offer waivers and other encouragements to housing built close to urban...
State Legislature Continues Its Unwavering Commitment To Undermining Public Safety
The most dangerous number in Sacramento these days? 1182. That's the designation of the latest assault on public safety. Assembly Bill 1182, introduced earlier this month by Assemblymember Wendy...
$1.4 Million Gets 23 Homeless People Into Santa Monica Housing (That's $60,900 per individual)
An Information Item sent from Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole to the city council seeks to explain what achievements staff has made over the past year to address homelessness. In late November of...
French Fries at McDonalds in Orlando FLA Are Too Salty, And So Is My Email
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CONTACT A REPORTER" group. This morning I had breakfast at the McDonalds at the following address: 12301 E Colonial Dr,...
Letters: Landlords will use City Council Re-districting Lawsuit to End Rent Control
In covering the districting issue, you may perhaps not understand why some of us long time SM renters fear this issue as an existential threat to our very lives. No exaggeration. We see districting...
Like Being Hit By Lightning, Prop 47 Greatly Increased Property Crime in California
Pop 47 ushered in an increase in property crime statewide because many theft offenses were made inconsequential misdemeanors that carried little likelihood of incarceration. Last month the Public...
Ocean Towers Has Been Falsely Portrayed, Reports One Homeowner
A posted article about Ocean towers contains a ton of false information, I'd love a chance to discuss with the author and set the record straight. The following is just some of the information that is...
Potential For Injury is High on Electric Scooters by Bird and Lime
Riders and pedestrians are suffering serious injuries. I know this because my husband and I are Santa Monica personal injury attorneys and we are getting calls DAILY by injury victims: • Riders...
Will California "cure" the housing crisis by repealing both Costa-Hawkins and the Ellis Act? Nope.
One of the more depressing tricks employed by people who favor more government control of everything is this: Put government controls on a business, which causes problems, and then use the problems...
"Families belonging together: Freedom for Immigrants," at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles
Sat, June 30th, the rally to end the mass detention of immigrants, "Families belonging together: Freedom for Immigrants," began at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Protesters then marched togethe...
Sidewalk Scooters Endanger Residents, Action is Urgently Needed
This week I was nearly mowed down by 2 guys on scooters zipping down the sidewalk on Lincoln toward a busy corner. I turned and saw them bearing right down on me showing no intention of stopping for...
City Council Continues to Enable Abuses at OPCC Facilities Despite Mounting Evidence
This Council is about to approve $1.6M in public funding for OPCC dba The People Concern, supposedly for the provision of homeless services. This is despite the City being on notice for at least two...
"Money For Kids and Education, not for Billionaire's Profit Making!"
United Teachers of Los Angeles have joined the teacher rebellion that’s been sweeping the country from West Virginia to California. More than 12,000 union and community members marched in...
Homeless Count Justifies Misuse of Public Funds by OPCC
The homeless count is a cause for celebration for homeless services providers because it gives them an idea of how much public funding they will be receiving to sustain themselves for another year....
As Yet Another Tall Hotel Goes Up at 7th and Wilshire, Question Union Influence in Santa Monica
After a more than two-year hiatus, Los Angeles' Hotel Figueroa recently reopened its doors. Much has changed since the 1920s-era building last graced the streets of South Park-the commercial center...
Only Those in Government Can Abuse Political Power or Give Special Favors
If you take the politics out of it, all the current investigations in politics are about just one thing: Abuse of power. Forget whether crimes can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. It's not...
At OPCC, a Screaming Woman Keeps Other Guests Awake at Night
Dear Editor: There are women living at (O.P.C.C.) Daybreak Shelter in Santa Monica who are so severely mental that they are a danger to themselves, and everyone at this facility. This person...
Time for Congress to Stabilize the Individual Market for Health Insurance
Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D-WA) created a bipartisan bill last year to improve health insurance markets. The deal allocates funds for cost-sharing reductions, which reduce...
