October 2011 Archives
Elections:
As far as San Diego County supervisorial candidate Steve Danon sees it, there's a trend about to take flight: Removing redistricting power from supervisors.
Elections:
"I'm running in the whole 15th. I want the votes from top to bottom. And I hope that people see my campaign walks the talk," the State Assembly member said.
Public Health:
Dog owners were thrown a bone Tuesday evening as the Santa Monica City Council voted 6 to 1 to establish a pilot program for a dog park on Santa Monica State Beach.
Public Health:
More than half of the adult population is overweight or obese in Los Angeles County. Statistics show that low-income areas in Los Angeles are at higher risk for preventable diseases linked to obesity, including, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and even cancer.
Commentary:
A City Council member has written a letter urging adoption of a sign ordinance provision that would allow signs, banners, and other forms of commercial advertising in city parks and other public facilities.
Elections:
What would it take for an independent commission to draw the new district lines every 10 years, instead of the LA County Board of Supervisors?
Commentary:
Dear President Obama, please do not let the traffic hit you on the way out.
Environment:
Customers could see an average of $2.58, a 5.5% increase, added to their bills beginning in January.
Communities:
Nearly one month following the LA County Board of Supervisors' controversial decision not to create a second Latino-majority district, speculation continues on whether a lawsuit will be filed to challenge the amended map.
Commentary:
By and large, when it comes to determining the permissible content of art, let us live by the adage of "each to her own," not "each to the discretion of the government."
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