MAGA seems to always need a scapegoat – San Diego Union-Tribune
By now you have seen the reports about alleged widespread welfare and social services fraud in Minnesota. And…
Santa Jarvis’ Annual Naughty and Nice List – San Diego Union-Tribune
The mood is right. The spirit’s up. We’re here to give you Santa Jarvis’ annual taxpayer naughty and…
Courts widen the door to even more local taxes in California – San Diego Union-Tribune
Since 1978 with the passage of Proposition 13, California voters have repeatedly tried to protect their homes and…
The Academy’s fade into obscurity – San Diego Union-Tribune
The Academy Awards are leaving broadcast television. Or broadcast television is getting rid of the Academy Awards. Either…
Trump’s Somali insults are a disgrace to the American dream – San Diego Union-Tribune
SACRAMENTO — After Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was proud that his city had the largest Somali…
Unions exploit loophole to push tax hikes – Daily News
Elections in Los Angeles are getting really expensive. The state constitution says local taxes for a dedicated purpose,…
Targeting landlords ignores real driver of high cost of rent – San Diego Union-Tribune
A newly proposed rent ordinance targeting “junk fees” levied by landlords in the city and county of San…
Legal payouts, nepotism, and incompetence – Daily News
Los Angeles is a mess. It’s not just the trash and vandalism. Compared to the mess of local…
As Los Angeles mayoral race takes shape, Beutner appears to be best of the bunch – Daily News
It took a while, but we finally have what looks like a contest for mayor of Los Angeles.…
In memory of Eric Preven, one of LA’s last true watchdogs – Pasadena Star News
Los Angeles lost one of its most vocal watchdogs last week. Eric Preven, a Hollywood writer and producer…