Sat01312015
Last updateThu, 29 Jan 2015 9pm
LOS ANGELES Saturday, January 31st 2015 1:04
MORMONS FLIP ON GAY RIGHTS
-
Huge Turning Point by Mormon Church? Or, Dangerous Scheme?
WHO WE ARE-How could it be anything other than groundbreaking news when leaders of a large and very conservative church support legislation to end discrimination against LGBT people?! I never thought I'd live long enough to see headlines like this… -
Keep Sending Mayor Garcetti to Asia
CONNECTING TO DEEPER WALLETS-When a California politician leaves on an overseas trade mission, as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti did when he went on a 12-day journey to Asia last November, public reaction is often skeptical. Media and political… -
Praying and Practicing: Getting Ready for the Super Bowl
THE SUPER BOWL FROM WHERE GOD SITS- Shortly after Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson led his team to an overtime victory against the Green Bay Packers last week, he tearfully commented to a TV reporter that God had prepared his team… -
Black Lives Really DO Matter … No Matter Whose Advocating For Them
ALPERN AT LARGE-Some folks talk about defending and supporting the value of a life, and others really do it. This is the story of one man--Detective John Skaggs of the LAPD--who actually did it. In an era where many so-called "black leaders" or… -
Dirty Little Secrets about Mansionization in Los Angeles
PLANNING WATCH-After two years of research and public meetings, the Los Angeles City Council adopted the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO) in 2008. It was supposed to stop the mansionization of all single-family neighborhoods in LA’s flats,… -
‘The Right to Die’ Coming to California
‘RIGHT TO DIE MEANS RIGHT TO LIVE ON MY OWN TERMS’-In 2011, two of my friends were diagnosed with brain cancer. One died six months later. One is still living. Both suffered through the debilitation of brain cancer, the rattling of their lives and… -
GMO Foods are Safe and Useful, in Spite of Arguments to the Contrary
GELFAND’S WORLD-There was something that bothered me about the opinion piece published here in CityWatch last week opposing genetically modified organisms. It was a little too perfect. It contained every anti-GMO argument known to science or… -
On War and Fiction: Movies Like American Sniper Provide Our ‘Facts’ and Understanding of Our Wars
PEW REPORT-One month, six Oscar nods, and a record-breaking $200 million later, it’s safe to say that American Sniper has struck a patriotic chord. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film is based on an autobiography by Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, whose 160… -
Auschwitz Survivors … 70 Years Later (Video Report)
UNFORGETABLE- Exactly 70 years ago, the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland was liberated by Soviet soldiers. It was the largest camp established by Germany during World War 2 - and its name is forever associated with the Nazi plan to wipe out…
Emma Stone-Actress-Gender equality at the UN
Jessica Chastain-American actress-We must speak up
1 - INVESTIGATION SOUGHT AFTER LA POLICE MEET WITH MEXICAN MAFIA MEMBER
2 - SANCHEZ IN NO HURRY TO DECIDE ON RUN FOR SENATE
3 - CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BANS NON-VACCINATED STUDENTS
4 - CHP OFFICER GETS PROBATION FOR STEALING PHOTOS
5 - HOW MUCH WILL LA'S EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT COST ... CITY COUNCIL WANTS TO KNOW
6 - NETANYAHU END RUNS OBAMA ... HOW PISSED IS THE WHITE HOUSE?
7 - 3 MONTHS AFTER FARE INCREASE: REVENUE UP, RIDERS DOWN
8 - CROWDED LA JAILS A THING OF THE PAST
-
Hertzberg’s Tax Proposal Lacks Transparency
PERSPECTIVE-State Senator Bob Hertzberg didn’t wait long after taking his oath of office to make a splash in the state’s political scene. He… -
Legal Marijuana Is the Fastest-Growing Industry In the Country … California Has Largest Pot Market
HUFF POST REPORT-Legal marijuana is the fastest-growing industry in the United States and if the trend toward legalization spreads to all 50 states,… -
Silicon Beach Grows … Transitless Century City West is Unacceptable
TRANSIT LA-One of the best pieces of economic news out of Los Angeles in recent years has been the emergence of Silicon Beach. A product of the… -
Evidence: Public Beats Private in Education
EDUCATION POLITICS-The evidence for national improvement is staring us in the face, but the people in charge are ignoring facts and experience and…
-
The First Amendment May Require New Limits in Our More Interconnected World
WHO WE ARE-U.S. Supreme Court justices are not supposed to say anything interesting outside of the Court, but in 2010 Justice Stephen Breyer was… -
Scientology Reps Slam 'Going Clear' After Well-Received Sundance Debut
MEDIA POLITICS-After Alex Gibney's new documentary, "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief," debuted to a standing ovation at this year's… -
Gloria Molina for City Council
LA WATCHDOG-I am endorsing Gloria Molina for City Council because she has a demonstrated record of fiscal responsibility, promotes transparency and… -
When Recall Becomes Necessary
JUST SAYIN’-I am a Democrat—capital and small letter “d” and proud to be both. I believe in the democratic process, in representative government, in…
-
Let’s Recall the Sore Losers
VOICES-VOICES-(In response to the Rosemary Jenkins City Watch article ‘WhenRecall Becomes Necessary’) I must admit that I am impressed with your… -
It's a Democracy, Rosemary!
VOICES-(In response to the Rosemary Jenkins City Watch article ‘WhenRecall Becomes Necessary’) Your vitriolic condemnation of the newly elected State… -
The 1st Amendment Needs Amending
VOICES-(Re CityWatch article ‘The First Amendment May Require …’) Andrew, the writer of this article, left out how we might also want to shut down…
-
On Immigration, The Lame Duck Quacks Back
IMMIGRATION POLITICS-While there is a longstanding Washington tradition of mocking ineffective "lame duck" administrations, President Obama's State… -
To Apply or Not to Apply? That Is the Question
IMMIGRATION WATCH-A few weeks ago, I attended a workshop for community members to learn about California’s new driver’s licenses for immigrants. It… -
Why Some of the Most Conservative Republicans Are Pro-Immigration
TRUTHDIG-Even those denying the harm of climate change can get some things right. Take, for example, studies arguing for a liberalized immigration…
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
From CityWatch
- Northeast Democrats Endorse Huizar … Kinda
- Murder, Incest, and Arias All In a Day’s Work at the Long Beach Opera
- Boyle Heights Digs In, Speaks Out on Metro’s Mariachi Plaza and Affordable Housing Plans
- Take Heed LA … U.S. Economy Needs Hardhats Not Nerds
- Taking on the Minimum Wage Debate in LA
- Why Tony V Should Run for the US Senate
- Running for Political Office in LA is No Walk in the Park
- Ernie Banks Dead at 83: The Mr. Cub I Remember
- The Argument for Making Ramon Cortines THE LA Schools Superintendent
- Obama Tips His Hat to FDR
- Playa Vista: Real Growth or Just Adding to the Barbell Economy?
- Think Big, California!
- “The VA is Ripe for a Mass Killing But No One is Listening to Us”
- Can Gloria Molina Still Slay Giants?
- Wage Theft: A Los Angeles Story
- Bullish on the Golden State: Diversity has Calif Economy Roaring Back
- Yes, Billy Crystal DID Just Make a Homophobic Statement (and Here's Why It Matters)
- Too Educated to be Smart
- Measles, Medical Costs, and Malfeasance
- Monsanto and LA’s City Council: Crazy-Makers
-
Pull Yourself Up by Your Bread Bags
OTHERWORDS-In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama presented a bold economic vision for America. Do we want a country where only “a… -
Neighborhood Council Players Set to Elevate Their Game, Run for Higher Office
MY TURN-In my last CityWatch article I discussed how difficult it was for civic activists to win public office elections. Ron Galperin is an… -
Not Lovin’ It
MAC CRISIS-McDonald’s is scrambling, and I’m not talking about eggs. Your know your business has what image consultants call “quality perception… -
Young Adults Deserve a Foot Up … Regardless of Abilities
JUST SAYIN’-A few years ago, I was introduced to a wonderful public school program that I am certain has few equals. It is called the JoaquinMiller…
-
Issue: California School Bans Non-Vaccinated Students
Date: Jan 30, 2015
A California high school barred dozens of non-vaccinated students from school on Wednesday over concern that a classmate may have contracted measles in a rare outbreak of the highly contagious disease that began at a Disneyland resort last month.
The order, which affects 66 students at Palm Desert High School near the resort community of Palm Springs, marks at least the second time a California school has prohibited non-vaccinated students from classes since the outbreak began.
"We are simply responding, being very careful and making sure we're taking the best care of students and staff," said Mary Perry, a spokeswoman for the Desert Sands Unified School District, which overseas Palm Desert High. She said the non-vaccinated students have been ordered to stay home until Feb. 9.
-
Did Michelle Get the Wrong LAPD Guests?
BLACK AND BLUE-Los Angeles Police Department Captain Phil Tingirides and his wife LAPD Sergeant Emada Tingrides were invited guests of the first… -
What Has Councilman Parks So Upset?
PARKS’ PLACE-Enjoy your empty mailboxes while you can. Yes we just had a federal election in November, but soon and very soon, many of you will get… -
Media Diversity and Political Realities
CORRUPTION WATCH-The great hue and cry about the lack of Oscar nominations for the movie “Selma” (photo) has once again brought to life the lack of… -
LA’s Ports and the Law of Unintended Consequences
AT LENGTH-Someone much wiser than I once said, “every time you solve one problem you create two.” I didn’t believe him then, but have come to…
-
When Having the Flu is a Good Thing
It was Lao Tse that said “many small sicknesses long life, no sicknesses sudden death.” I think what he was referring to was common colds and flus.…
-
Counting Your Blessings: How Gratitude Improves Your Health
Gratitude has long been extolled by religion and in recent years, has drawn attention through books such as The Simple Abundance Journal of…
-
Experts give advice on buying and preparing winter foods that are good for your health.
Pie, fudge, hot chocolate -- are there any winter foods out there that aren't loaded with calories and devoid of nutritional value? Look no further…
-
West SFV Forum: No Pitchforks for Popular LADOT GM
NEIGHBORHOOD POLITICS-LADOT General Manager Seleta Reynolds speaking at yesterday’s forum. All photos Joe Linton/Streetsblog LA. I was a little… -
The ‘Cleaning Up’ of Venice
NEIGHBORHOOD POLITICS-If we wish to honestly “clean up” Venice we need an expanded storage program, an adequate number of trash cans and 24/7… -
Amphitheater Construction Comes to a Halt at West Los Angeles VA Campus
NEIGHBORHOOD POLITICS-For Brentwood and West LA residents, there’s no denying that the intersection of Wilshire Blvd. and San Vicente Blvd. is almost…
-
Here’s Why Keystone XL Is the Wrong Choice for Our Nation
PLANET WATCH-The new Republican majority in Congress wants to force approval of the Keystone XL pipeline for dirty tar sands oil. President Obama… -
Top Scientists to Media: Stoop Using ‘Skeptic’ to Describe Climate Science Deniers
PLANET WATCH-Four dozen leading scientists and science journalists/communicators have issued a statement urging the media to “Please stop using the… -
Study Shows 270,000 Tons of Plastic Float In the Ocean
PLANET WATCH-A new study estimates nearly 270,000 tons of plastic is floating in the world's oceans. That's enough to fill more than 38,500 garbage…
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
-
Candidates vying for Tom LaBonge's seat try to break out of the pack
The campaign in an eclectic, recently redrawn City Council district that stretches from the Miracle Mile to Sherman Oaks is shaping up as Los… -
Vote By Mail Important Dates
LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2015) — City Clerk Holly L. Wolcott would like to remind voters of important dates pertaining to the Vote-By-Mail (VBM)… -
Campaign Crunch Time
ELECTION WATCH 2015-It’s crunch time for all the spring political campaigns. The number of absentee ballot voters is nearly half or the majority of…
| Thu Feb 05, 2015 @ 6:30AM - 08:30PM Streets Blog LA - CD 4 Candidate Forum |
30 Years Later … still the greatest music video ever!
Super Bowl Preview … Newest Bud commercial
Megyn Kelly Schools the Gov … on trashy women: I’d probably do it again
Rashida Jones … corrects reporter regarding her ‘tan’
'A SHOT OF WHISKEY'
In the old west a .45 cartridge for a six-gun cost 12 cents, so did a glass of whiskey. If a cowhand was low on cash he would often give the bartender a cartridge in exchange for a drink. This became known as a "shot" of whiskey.
Must Have Links
NEWS SOURCES
- Los Angeles Times
- New York Times
- Daily News
- Daily Breeze
- Long Beach Press Telegram
- Pasadena Star News
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune
- Whittier Daily News
- Variety
- Palms Village Sun
- Hollywood Reporter
- La Opinion
- Hoy
- Daily Journal
- LA Observed
- Metropolitan News
- Investor's Business Daily
- LA Weekly
- Randomlengthsnews.com
NEWS SOURCES
CITY GOVERNMENT
FRIENDS OF CITYWATCH
GREEN LINKS