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STATE WATCH

“60 Minutes": Governance Breakdown Threatens California’s Ghost Train’s Future

Written by Nick Patsaouras on August 31 2026.

California Hates Your Car

Written by Eliot Cohen on August 20 2026.

Facts Are Stubborn Things. AB 130: Streamlining While Infrastructure Is Crumbling

Written by Eva Amar on August 04 2026.

They Once Taught About A Hero. Now Faculty Rethink César Chávez Lessons After Allegations

Written by Khadeejah Khan on July 30 2026.

Affordable Housing: Where's Sacramento's Accountability?

Written by Eva Amar on July 30 2026.

In California, 880 Pedestrians a Year Are Killed Walking After Dark, Making It the Seventh Deadliest State in America for Nighttime Pedestrian Fatalities

Written by CityWatch on July 29 2026.
LA WATCHDOG

Vote NO on Charter Amendment LA

Written by Jack Humphreville on September 03 2026.

Vote NO on the Highly Regressive 10¾% Sales Tax

Written by Jack Humphreville on August 31 2026.

Refund Rec & Parks: Vote Yes on Charter Amendment PRK

Written by Jack Humphreville on August 24 2026.

Proposition 38: Should Taxpayers Finance Medical Research?

Written by Jack Humphreville on August 13 2026.

City’s Assessed Value Increases to $926 Billion Despite the Palisades Fire

Written by Jack Humphreville on July 27 2026.

Lineage Warehouse Fire: The Lawyers Feast

Written by Jack Humphreville on July 16 2026.
    GELFAND'S WORLD

    Trump World.  From Assassination Abroad to Chaos at Home

    Written by Bob Gelfand on August 31 2026.

    Democrats Finally Tell Iowa and New Hampshire: You Don’t Go First Anymore

    Written by Bob Gelfand on August 20 2026.

    Reminder to the Red States, Turnabout is Fair Play

    Written by Bob Gelfand on August 17 2026.

    Why Everyone Is Wrong On The Question Of Homelessness

    Written by Bob Gelfand on July 27 2026.

    Rule Britannia – Uh, Not So Fast

    Written by Bob Gelfand on July 16 2026.

    The World Cup:  Lessons For Los Angeles

    Written by Bob Gelfand on July 13 2026.
      IMPORTANT READS

      6 Ways Los Angeles Fixes Dangerous Streets

      Written by CityWatch on September 03 2026.

      Netanyahu Needed an Enemy - Mamdani Volunteered

      Written by Yonthan Mendal on August 17 2026.

      Should Unsafe Property Conditions Lead to Injury Claims?

      Written by CityWatch on August 14 2026.

      How Electrical Hazards Put Workers at Risk

      Written by CityWatch on August 04 2026.

      Metro Doesn't Have a Transit Problem—It Has a Leadership Problem

      Written by Yonthan Mendal on August 02 2026.

      Wrongful Death Claims After a Serious Accident and What Families Need to Know

      Written by CityWatch on July 31 2026.
        PLANNING WATCH LA

        The Housing Shortage Myth Fabricated By Developers

        Written by Dick Platkin on September 03 2026.

        The 2028 Olympics Will Make LA’s Homeless and Overcrowding Crises Much Worse  

        Written by Dick Platkin on August 20 2026.

        Temperature Increases Are More Dangerous Than Expensive Gasoline

        Written by Dick Platkin on July 16 2026.

        SB 79 developments in Los Angeles: Another failing effort from Sacramento

        Written by Dick Platkin on July 08 2026.

        SB 1116 (Starter Home Revitalization Act): Another Real Estate Scam

        Written by Dick Platkin on July 02 2026.

        The Housing Crisis Is Really an Affordability Crisis

        Written by Dick Platkin on June 18 2026.
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          PALM SPRINGS AREA

          TRIO Closes After 17 Years, Ending a Palm Springs Dining Era

          Written by CityWatch on August 11 2026.

          Why are movers leaving LA for the Inland Empire

          Written by CityWatch on August 04 2026.

          Twenty Cents for Ketchup? Has Fast Food Gone Too Far

          Written by Jim Hampton on July 15 2026.

          Palm Springs To Give Its Iconic Palms a Haircut

          Written by CityWatch on July 09 2026.

          Atomic Pink Bash Brings Fashion, Art and Philanthropy to Palm Springs

          Written by CityWatch on July 05 2026.

          Palm Springs to Go Platinum for “Marilyn 100” World Record Celebration

          Written by CityWatch on May 07 2026.
            FINANCE

            Can You Consolidate Debt Using a Personal Loan in Columbus, GA?

            Written by CityWatch on August 26 2026.

            How Rising Living Costs Are Changing The Way Consumers Access Short-Term Credit

            Written by CityWatch on August 26 2026.

            65% Of Digital Wagering Revenue Leaves The County The Data Is In

            Written by CityWatch on July 19 2026.

            What Is the Best Way to Save Money? A Practical Guide to Budgeting, Emergency Funds, and Wealth Planning

            Written by CityWatch on June 30 2026.

            How Data Skills Can Strengthen Your Career Prospects

            Written by CityWatch on June 30 2026.

            Why Financial Stress Is Becoming a Growing Issue in Los Angeles

            Written by CityWatch on May 11 2026.
              BUSINESS

              Stepping Up from Being a Technical Contributor to a Business Decision Maker 

              Written by CityWatch on September 03 2026.

              Working for Companies That Operate Everywhere 

              Written by CityWatch on September 03 2026.

              What Coordinate-Measuring Machines Reveal About Part Accuracy

              Written by CityWatch on August 19 2026.

              What to Know About Employee Retention Credit Refund Litigation

              Written by CityWatch on July 15 2026.

              What Entrepreneurs Need To Know About California Business Regulations

              Written by CityWatch on July 02 2026.

              Trade Policies and Their Impact on Prices and Portfolios

              Written by CityWatch on June 12 2026.
                LEGAL

                Injured At a Public Event? Why Fault Is Hard to Pin Down

                Written by CityWatch on August 17 2026.

                What Parents Can Do When an IEP Request Is Denied

                Written by CityWatch on August 17 2026.

                Does Child Support Count Toward Taxes, Loans, or Benefits?

                Written by CityWatch on August 14 2026.

                How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help After an Accident

                Written by CityWatch on August 14 2026.

                What a Car Crash Attorney Does to Fully Protect Your Legal Claim

                Written by CityWatch on August 07 2026.

                What Patent Policy Shifts Mean for California's Innovation Economy

                Written by CityWatch on July 24 2026.
                  HOUSING

                  California Apartment Association Gears Up for Rent Control Battle in Redwood City

                  Written by Patrick Range McDonald on September 03 2026.

                  Governor Newsom: The Buck Stops With You on Housing

                  Written by Eva Amar on August 17 2026.

                  What California's 2026 ADU Law Changes Mean for LA Homeowners

                  Written by CityWatch on August 12 2026.

                  Will Los Angeles Politicians Fix City Hall’s Bizarro Bureaucracy and Save Lives?

                  Written by Patrick Range McDonald on August 07 2026.

                  How to Build a House Without Costly Surprises

                  Written by CityWatch on July 31 2026.

                  Why is the California Apartment Association Hiding Its Board of Directors From the Public?

                  Written by Patrick Range McDonald on July 23 2026.
                    ANIMAL WATCH

                    The $44,000 Dog: California Pays More for Service Animals Than Any State

                    Written by Erika Caturegli on August 19 2026.

                    Girl, 10, Suffers Catastrophic Injuries In Northern California Dog Attack

                    Written by Phyllis Daugherty on July 26 2026.

                    Can $14 Million Save All the Pit Bulls and Other Animals at L.A. Animal Services Shelters Under Best Friends’ Plan?

                    Written by Phyllis Daugherty on June 29 2026.

                    Can $14 Million Help Solve LA's Animal Shelter Crisis? Who Will Focus on Public Safety and Animal Control?

                    Written by Phyllis Daugherty on June 22 2026.

                    What’s Really Behind the Animal Shelter Crisis?

                    Written by Phyllis M. Daugherty on June 15 2026.

                    Dog Attack Turns Deadly: Man Stabbed to Death After Defending Himself

                    Written by Phyllis Daugherty on June 01 2026.
                      NEIGHBORHOOD

                      A System of Care: Paul Duncan on Homelessness and Human Connection

                      Written by George Cassidy Payne, M.A., M.T.S. on September 03 2026.

                      The Fallacy of Police Abolitionism

                      Written by Angela McGregor on September 03 2026.

                      The Babcock Avenue Burnout: Is Nithya Raman Truly Ready to Occupy City Hall Room 300?

                      Written by Thomas Glick on September 03 2026.

                      10 Reasons why Washington Blvd must be cleared of illegally parked, stationary vehicles now! 

                      Written by Nick Antonicello on September 03 2026.

                      YIMBYs Are a Threat to Rent Control and Affordable Housing

                      Written by Larry Gross on September 03 2026.

                      7 Ways To Keep Homes Cool

                      Written by CityWatch on September 03 2026.
                        CLIMATE

                        How Curved Glass Is Adapting Architecture for a Hotter World

                        Written by CityWatch on August 28 2026.

                        Purveyors of Pollution and Escalation of Global Warming

                        Written by Liz Amsden on July 16 2026.

                        Plastic Free July: Angelenos Invited to Help Protect Beaches, Rivers and the Pacific

                        Written by CityWatch on July 02 2026.

                        Residential HVAC Decisions in Lake Forest: Climate, Efficiency, and Long-Term Home Performance

                        Written by CityWatch on May 28 2026.

                        What Positive Impact Could AI Have on the Climate in LA?

                        Written by CityWatch on February 24 2026.

                        LA's Coming Cooling Mandate: What the 82-Degree Rule Means for Rental Properties

                        Written by Nathan Sewell on January 09 2026.
                          VOICES

                          The Limit Of Coercion: Israel’s Strategic Delusion

                          Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on September 03 2026.

                          Wendell Berry (August 5, 1934 – August 31, 2026): A Guiding Light, A Man Far Ahead of His Time 

                          Written by Liz Amsden on September 03 2026.

                          Newsom’s Next Immigration Gamble: Defy Federal Law And Dare Washington To Fight Back

                          Written by Yonthan Mendal on August 31 2026.

                          Should Driverless Cars Continue to Be Tested WayMo Often When Real Lives Are At Stake?

                          Written by Liz Amsden on August 31 2026.

                          Nithya Raman Has Yet to Address Hasan Piker’s Antisemitism Controversy

                          Written by Richard Lee Abrams on August 31 2026.

                          Are Californian Voters So Enamored By Their One-Party System That They’ve Embraced Tyranny?

                          Written by Ken Alpern on August 31 2026.
                            LOS ANGELES

                            Follow the Money: How Does a $3,662 Apartment Become “Affordable Housing”?

                            Written by Eva Amar on September 03 2026.

                            7 Ways to Turn LA28 Hype Into Lasting Youth Sports Growth

                            Written by CityWatch on September 03 2026.

                            7 Simple Ways To Keep Pets Safe This Halloween

                            Written by CityWatch on September 03 2026.

                            6 Secrets Keeping LA Worksites Safe

                            Written by CityWatch on September 03 2026.

                            Designed to Fail

                            Written by Eliot Cohen on August 31 2026.

                            LA Mayor in Flip Flops

                            Written by Gary Mittin on August 31 2026.
                              LGBTQ

                              34 Years After Camp Laurel Began for Kids With HIV, Its First Campers Return With Children of Their Own

                              Written by Jim Hampton on September 03 2026.

                              Attacks on Transgender Women Are Part of a Larger MAGA Agenda

                              Written by Sonali Kolhatkar on March 30 2026.

                              Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall as New York Officials Defy Federal Directive

                              Written by CityWatch on February 12 2026.

                              California LGBTQ Community Still Worried For Transgender Youth

                              Written by Kristen Hwang on February 09 2026.

                              California Hotels And Cafes Remain Friendlier To LGBTQ+ Community

                              Written by CityWatch on March 05 2025.

                              Sheryl Lee Ralph Receives The Laurel Foundation’s 2024 Youth Empowerment Award

                              Written by CityWatch on December 16 2024.
                                LIFESTYLE

                                The Quiet Art of Pairing a Bold Red Wine With a Fine Cut of Steak

                                Written by CityWatch on July 29 2026.

                                Why You Should Hire an MC When Hosting an Exclusive Boutique Event in LA

                                Written by CityWatch on July 24 2026.

                                How Much Does It Cost to Wrap a Car? A Complete Guide to Pricing, Vehicle Prep, and Collision Repair Considerations

                                Written by CityWatch on June 08 2026.

                                How to Pick the Perfect Slip-On Shoes for Busy Days on the Go

                                Written by CityWatch on April 21 2026.

                                Buy Bulk Mitragynine Drink Mixes From Mitra9—A Brand Defined By Consistent Performance

                                Written by Palmina Thomson on March 24 2026.

                                Arizona vs. California: Which State Is Better to Call Home?

                                Written by CityWatch on March 19 2026.
                                  TECH WATCH

                                  As California Debated Sharing Data On Drivers, Homeland Security Subpoenaed 17 Million Records

                                  Written by Wendy Fry & Khari Johnson on September 03 2026.

                                  A Dozen Nations Have Entered Solartopia, While Trump Leaves U.S Industry to Die 

                                  Written by Karl Grossman and Harvey Wasserman on July 27 2026.

                                  LearnDash Pricing Guide: Comparing Plans, Features, and Value

                                  Written by CityWatch on July 24 2026.

                                  What FAANG Actually Means and Why People Care

                                  Written by CityWatch on April 23 2026.

                                  How to Budget for Paycom Cost Based on Your Employee Count

                                  Written by CityWatch on April 06 2026.

                                  Beyond the Fog: Why SF Professionals Are Choosing Lake Tahoe Over the Mission

                                  Written by CityWatch on February 20 2026.
                                    SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

                                    The Extraordinary Benefits of Watching Sports

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on July 03 2026.

                                    Slurping, Beliefs, Happiness, and the Evolution of Language

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on July 03 2026.

                                    When Maps Go Wrong & The Science of Everyday Courage

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on November 21 2025.

                                    Strange Secrets of the Human Body and Why Your Brain Requires Friends

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on November 21 2025.

                                    The Secret Languages We All Speak & Amazing Changes in Nature You Never Knew

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on November 21 2025.

                                    The Power of Making Things Simple & How Pockets Changed Everything

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on November 21 2025.
                                      WORLD WATCH

                                      Venezuela Needs the World More Than Ever [English & Spanish]

                                      Written by Luis Medina on June 30 2026.

                                      Netanyahu’s Betrayal Of Israel’s Promise

                                      Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on June 15 2026.

                                      Turkey’s Egregious Human Rights Violations Are Beyond The Pale

                                      Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on May 18 2026.

                                      From ‘Epic Fury’ To A Trap Of Trump’s Own Making: Finding The Way Out

                                      Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on March 19 2026.

                                      Top 7 Mongolia Travel Tips for 2026

                                      Written by CityWatch on February 20 2026.

                                      Another Of Trump’s Quixotic Imperial Designs

                                      Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on January 26 2026.
                                        420 FILE

                                        Best Dispensaries in New Buffalo in 2026 [5 Stores You Should Visit]

                                        Written by CityWatch on August 28 2026.

                                        Acapulco Gold Feminized Seeds: Complete Growing Guide

                                        Written by CityWatch on June 12 2026.

                                        How Legal Delivery Changed the Way Cities Buy Cannabis

                                        Written by CityWatch on June 03 2026.

                                        5 Simple THC Drink Recipes You’ll Love

                                        Written by CityWatch on April 15 2026.

                                        Taxing Illegality: City Hall’s Dangerous Surrender on Marijuana Enforcement

                                        Written by Jay Handal | Mihran Kalaydjian on April 13 2026.

                                        Lost Mary Flavors List At Durity Distribution: A Brand That Leads The Vape Space

                                        Written by CityWatch on March 19 2026.
                                          WELLNESS

                                          Why Liposuction Prices Vary From One Patient to Another

                                          Written by CityWatch on September 04 2026.

                                          A Fresh Approach to Everyday Wellness

                                          Written by CityWatch on August 17 2026.

                                          When an Injury Changes More Than Just Your Health

                                          Written by CityWatch on August 17 2026.

                                          A Practical Guide to Modern Vein Treatment Options

                                          Written by CityWatch on July 31 2026.

                                          36 Years Later: The Americans with Disabilities Act Continues to Change Lives

                                          Written by Lionel Mares on July 27 2026.

                                          Why Healthy Aging Depends on More Than Medical Care

                                          Written by CityWatch on July 20 2026.
                                            GUEST WORDS

                                            $1 Billion for Arts Education — So Why Are California Students Still Waiting?

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on September 03 2026.

                                            Antisemites Want Jews to Feel Like Outsiders. We Should Refuse.

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on August 20 2026.

                                            California’s Empty Classrooms Are a Warning Sacramento Can’t Ignore

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on August 17 2026.

                                            California Doesn't Have a School Funding Crisis. It Has a Leadership Crisis.

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on July 30 2026.

                                            Smoking Gun Letter Shows LAUSD Was Warned Before Approving Billion-Dollar Pay Raises

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on July 27 2026.

                                            Silencing Palestine? No—Protecting Jewish Students and Keeping Politics Out of the Classroom

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on July 20 2026.
                                              GAMING

                                              Are Loot Boxes Really Gambling? California Faces a New Gaming Debate

                                              Written by CityWatch on September 04 2026.

                                              Uptown Pokies Casino: Bonuses, Games and What Aussie Players Get

                                              Written by CityWatch on July 24 2026.

                                              How Secure Payment Systems Improve the Online Gaming Experience

                                              Written by CityWatch on July 15 2026.

                                              Small Slot Features That Can Change Your Experience

                                              Written by CityWatch on June 26 2026.

                                              Older Guilds Traded PUG Nights for Wow Raid Boosting and Never Went Back

                                              Written by CityWatch on June 03 2026.

                                              What California Can Learn From New Jersey's Online Gaming Model

                                              Written by CityWatch on May 31 2026.