GELFAND’S WORLD--It's curious how the predictions about how Donald Trump would behave after the November election have turned out to be true.

HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT-A Housing Is A Human Right investigation reveals the behind-the-scenes connections between Gov. Gavin Newsom, the No on Proposition 21 campaign, and his close friend and advisor Jason Kinney.

@THE GUSS REPORT-Driving down Ventura Boulevard this weekend, this column saw another frustrating consequence of our local elections. 

VIEW FROM HERE--Airbnb puts forth tons of propaganda about how much it cares about Covid-19, but a closer look suggests that the only thing that matters to Airbnb is its IPO. 

PERSPECTIVE-Governor Newsom enjoyed an expensive dinner at the French Laundry. 

NEIGHBORHOOD POLITICS-There has been a lot of talk about the People’s Budget Los Angeles in these past few months, but Angelenos might be interested to learn that the concept dates back over 110 years. 

LA WATCHDOG--The US Attorney announced the indictment of former Deputy Mayor Ray Chan along with two other real estate developers in connection with the criminal enterprise involving Jose Huizar and the pay-to-play corruption scandal that is enveloping a City Hall that refuses to reform its policies and procedures involving zoning in the City of Los Angeles. 

LEANING RIGHT--To begin with, an apology: if you've already heard of and/or use Charity Navigator, then this is very old news. However, if you've not, and want to be generous this time of year (or any time of the year!), then please use this wonderful website and service.

TALKING TRANSIT-For my mobility, in 1992 I began the process of moving from complete vehicle reliance to a mixture of driving, mostly single passenger, to riding the buses of the many transit agencies in Los Angeles County.

MY TURN--From a political perspective, Donald Trump's behavior is utterly nonsensical.

ANIMAL WATCH--Los Angeles Animal Services General Manager Brenda Barnette told the Board of Animal Services Commission this week that she wants the Los Angeles Police Department to pay any veterinarian bills accrued due to shooting a dog in the line of duty--a charge she understands is currently paid by L.A. Animal  Services. 

PLANNING WATCH--Even though Los Angeles has a nearly perfect climate, fall is best time to plant new trees and save LA’s existing trees. 

AT LENGTH-Having defended free speech and freedom of the press for most of my life I understand a few things about the subject that the extreme right supporters of Donald Trump don’t quite get. 

MY TURN--So here’s an odd, mostly overlooked scrap of recent news: Donald Trump wants to end the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq before he leaves office, and is expected to announce a drawdown of troops in both countries.

MEDIA WATCH--The United States Supreme Court is taking unusual steps that could start the unraveling of marriage equality.