Laurence Donoghue: A Lion Among Lawyers
Attorney Laurence Donoghue is a man on a mission. Born in New York City to a father in the Aerospace industry, he moved around the United States frequently before eventually calling California home.
After receiving his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mathematics from the University of California at Davis, Attorney Donoghue decided to pursue his Juris [...]
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 [...]
Art on the Walls, Art on the (Dance) Floor: Practica Porteña at Gallery 381 Brings Tango to San Pedro
Practica Porteña at the 381 Gallery has brought a unique combination the San Pedro art scene, with photographer Annie Appel’s love of the visual arts and dancer Silvia Askenazi’s love of dance, creating a venue for art exhibits and the art of the tango.
Askenazi, who is from Buenos Aires, says [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
How can I protect my health when I travel?
by Keyvan Hariri M.D. of Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Institute
You’ve heard this part before– wash your hands, avoid touching your mouth, eyes, or nose, and avoid people who seem to be sick. Hand sanitizer is helpful when you’re on the go but try not to get too obsessive about it. [...]
