December 2011 Archives
Commentary:
The Occupy Wall Street movement does have a message, and it is expressed by necessity through creative means about a complex nexus of issues.
Arts & Culture:
Gift-giving is easy this year, thanks to a spate of terrific, recently published books suited to several different reading predilections. Here are four to consider...
Commentary:
Leonard Knight, creator of the folk-outsider-art desert installation Salvation Mountain, seems to be doing better than some news reports in the last week might have led you to believe, but the mountain's fate is still uncertain.
Around SoCal:
Snow may not blanket the city every winter, but the holidays still happen here.
Around SoCal:
A big picture look at the region, including palm trees, big pay for state nurses and the Inland Empire.
Where We Are:
It was spitting rain when I walked home, which put me in mind of Ireland.
Commentary:
Under California law, registered lobbyists are prohibited from giving campaign contributions to state candidates. The purpose of this prohibition is rather straightforward. Contributions from those overtly seeking to influence elected officials could lead to corruption, or at least the appearance of corruption. However, under federal law, lobbyists are free to give to federal candidates.
Around SoCal:
A big picture look at the region, including where 11% of San Diego's speeding tickets are written, fracking and the Dallas Cowboys.
Where We Are:
Defeat of the socialist candidate for mayor brightened the season for the Los Angeles Times.
Transportation:
A U.S. House committee hearing about a high-speed train system between Los Angeles and San Francisco had opponents talking in circles for four hours on Thursday.
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