Monthly Archives: July 2009

Bruno, LA’s Watchdog: Barking at Smith & Wesson

Posted on July 24, 2009 by

There goes my trip downtown. As my pal Ron (I’ve rejected both “owner” and “master”) reported this morning, the City Council is set to ban speakers for up 10 weeks – it’s longer in “dog weeks” — without a warning … Continue reading →

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Council’s Smith & Wesson Rule: Is There Any Point to Public Comment if Nobody Listens?

Posted on July 24, 2009 by

So long Zuma and Mike and Matt and the rest of you homeless, crazy druggies who come to every City Council meeting and waste your time shouting, singing and preaching to deaf ears. Next week the council will unanimously to … Continue reading →

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The Fire Next Time — Will LAFD Be On Duty?

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

Firefighters Union President Pat McOsker issued a pointed warning to the CIty Council on Tuesday over the planned “brownouts” in the city FIre Department — rolling closures of up to 28 stations every day and idling of dozens of ambulances. … Continue reading →

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They Bicker and Quarrel over Old Grudges While California Rots — What We Can Do About It

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

I feel like the doctor breaking really bad news to the patient: Your political system is seriously ill and it may not have long to live. The governor and state legislators for the second time in six years has spent … Continue reading →

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Trutanich in the Hot Seat: Laura Chick Slams Him

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen “Nuch” Trutanich found himself under fire today from a campaign supporter, former Controller Laura Chick, who accused him of being a liar and a “demagogue.” Chick, now Inspector General for federal stimulus spending for Gov. … Continue reading →

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Nuch’s Bombshell: Criminal and Civil Charges Possible in Michael Jackson Funeral Costs Case

Posted on July 21, 2009 by

City Attorney Carmen Trutanich told the City Council Tuesday that his investigation of how the city became liable for the cost of the Michael Jackson funeral at Staples Center has taken a surprising turn. He said the investigation could lead … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Celebrate — Origins of the California Budget Disaster

Posted on July 21, 2009 by

Why are these people laughing? On Sept 12, 2001, in the shadow of the Twin Towers terrorist attack, the California Senate approved a plan for legislative and congressional districts that disenfranchised every voter in the state who was not very … Continue reading →

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Save the Earth: Send Antonio to the Moon

Posted on July 20, 2009 by

With the audacity of a man distracting the world for a thousand failures, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa chose the 40th anniversary of mankind’s first walk on the moon to pump his plan to save the Earth from global warming. And he … Continue reading →

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Bruno, the LA Watchdog: Wolves in the Henhouse

Posted on July 20, 2009 by

I’m never quite sure how to refer to Ron Kaye.  Owner? Master? The old guy who feeds me?Anyway, Ron posted one of those funny videos of the City Council debating taxes or something headlined “All They Want Is Your Money … Continue reading →

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All They Want Is Your Money…

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

UPDATED: Excerpts of what Council members said at the bottom. And they’ll say or do anything to get their hands on it. Here’s a 10-minute movie I made from comments made by each of those who spoke in support of … Continue reading →

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