California’s Citizen Initiative Process under Attack
By Gabriella Holt
California residents should be very selective with whom they elect to serve as their representatives in the legislature and as justices in their courts. As California lawmakers continue to fail to address a $20 billion deficit and an economy on life support, now is the time for widespread government [...]
When Kirsten Met Carson: Socio-Political Commentary From An Unbiased Observer
The friction between Councilwoman Davis-Holmes, Councilman Gibson, and Mayor Jim Dear, has been water-cooler talk for quite some time, with the city of Carson clearly divided into teams.
Saving the South Bay Dream
We face some serious challenges in the South Bay. Unemployment continues to rise as local industries, including aerospace and energy, lay off workers or transfer their jobs out of state. Sacramento legislators put special interests before local municipalities, circumventing voter-passed measures dedicating revenue to fixing roads and local infrastructure. [...]
When Kirsten Met Carson: Socio-Political Commentary From An Unbiased Observer
Carson holds within its grasp the potential to be one of the greatest cities in the United States of America; yet it is riddled with political intrigues, racial frictions, and economic development fractures.
Pro-environmental smoking ban at state beaches faces vote as soon as Monday
SACRAMENTO – The final Assembly vote on Senate Bill 4, a statewide effort to protect California’s coastal landscape and state parks, is expected to occur as soon as Monday.
On a day when the Assembly had several absences, the measure by Sen. Jenny Oropeza, D-Long Beach, fell just shy of the necessary 41-vote majority on her [...]
2010 Reading Garden Earth Day Challenge-1 Week Left!
Carson, Compton, Gardena, Long Beach, Lomita, Lynwood, Torrance and Beach cities area elementary schools are invited to participate in the 2010 Reading Garden Challenge, a joint initiative of the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation, The Home Depot Center Chartable Foundation, and The Home Depot. The Challenge encourages schools and students (grades K-5) to focus on [...]
Saron Belay – Missing Woman
Saron Teclu Belay, 37, of Lawndale has been missing since a taxi driver dropped her off at the wrong address after the schizophrenic woman was released from Pacific Hospital of Long Beach on Jan. 8.
“For two weeks I haven’t slept,” Ghebre said. “I’m worried – with the rain, cold. She has no ID, no money, [...]
Oropeza’s bill seeking $20 million from existing funds for conservation jobs passes first test
Senator Oropeza’s bill seeking $20 million from existing funds for conservation jobs passes first test
SACRAMENTO – With nearly 50 diverse Conservation Corps members in the audience, members of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee today approved Sen. Jenny Oropeza’s pro-environmental measure to put at-risk youths to work.
“This money will be infused into our communities [...]
Who’s Who in the South Bay – Paul Blanco
Paul Blanco advocates for community. He says, “My inspiration is my faith and belief in God…If we want something good for ourselves, families and communities, it should start from each one of us. I believe these are all essential in enhancing and improving the quality of life.”
Originally from the Philippines, [...]
