When thinking of addiction, we tend to focus on alcohol, tobacco and drugs, but there are many more addictions. Some are not terribly dangerous, but others are more powerful and dangerous than any of these. Everyone has needs and strives to fulfill them. In the right context and in moderation, ...

Our taxpayer dollars are once again being squandered on prisoners in death-row stasis. Just recently, a judge once again declared an inmate was fit for execution (after 37 years) and competent to carry out his demise. For those of you who remember the "Hi-Fi Shop" killings and torture of many ...

My question is if this bill is all about spending and reduction, why did they hide in the bill Sections 70302 and 43201, and modify Hearing protection actin Section 112029? It is interesting that two members of the House of Representatives had no idea these sections were in the bill. I have ...

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Standard Examiner had a half-page article about Governor Cox expressing his support for President Trump sending the military to California as a show of force to stimulate fear among immigrants and US citizens in Los Angeles. That action did not tamp down the ...

I was out of state on Tue, June 17, so I was able to attend the Public Hearing concerning the transfer of up to $7 million from the Utility Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, storm, refuse) to the City's general fund as part of the currently under consideration proposed 2025-26 City Budget. This ...

Mister Rogers was one of my favorite role models growing up. Something that I learned from his show, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” is the importance of a well-connected neighborhood. Knowing your neighbors creates a web of support in your community that can be useful when times get ...