May 2012 Archives
Where We Are:
A lot has changed since April 1992. Mostly, there are a lot fewer jobs from which a decent life might be made.
Commentary:
Here are two fairly uncontroversial things that I believe: First, fewer people should smoke since smoking can cause serious health risks; second, more money should go to cancer research. But here is a third, more controversial belief: The initiative process is deeply flawed.
Where We Are:
1992 was a long time coming in neighborhoods across Los Angeles County; it will be a long time going.
Notes of a Native Daughter:
Pinstripes and swirls. Nine-foot flames lifting from custom hoods. The percussive revving of engines. Custom upholstery, gleaming chrome and candyflake paint. It must be spring, and time for one of the best parts of being a Southern Californian -- car shows!
Commentary:
The lessons of adult education are sublime, but in the age of austerity it's the latest thing on LAUSD's chopping block
Commentary:
During one of our breaks we were walking through the town square when he turned to me and said, "They all must be saying, 'what is he doing walking with that Chinese lady?'"
LA as Subject:
Admired for its scenery and dreaded for its traffic -- as well as the landslides that occasionally render it impassable -- Pacific Coast Highway is perhaps Southern California's most iconic ribbon of asphalt.
Commentary:
A court settlement over a cross in Mojave National Preserve hands a symbolic victory to opponents of the Preserve's existence, and will lead to further development of one of California's natural treasures.
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