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How Garcetti Sold Out Even Before He Was Sworn In

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

It took Antonio Villaraigosa all of six weeks after taking the oath of office in 2005 to destroy all hope for his time as mayor by approving raises of up to 6 percent a year for five years for the … Continue reading →

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The Firing of Kathy Riordan: A Window into the Depths of Corruption at City Hall

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

The simmering controversy over how and why Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa fired long time Animal Services Commissioner Kathy Riordan finally boiled over into public view today — thanks to a comprehensive report in the blogosphere, not the mainstream media. The Daily … Continue reading →

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Beat the Machine:Don’t Let Special Interests Force You to Pay Higher Taxes to Cover Up City Hall’s Fiscal Failure

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

MEASURE A — SALES TAX INCREASE YES $1.3 MILLION      NO ZERO 104 Special Interest Contributors’ Latest List los-angeles-2013-3-measure-a-funding_20130227   ].

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Hope Springs Eternal Around the World — Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

SYDNEY, SINGAPORE, SCOTLAND,PURI INDIA, TOKYO, VIETNAM, CHINA

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My Sunday Column: Trying to extend a 5-second spotlight, Glendale looks to Kim Kardashian for its Rose Parade Float

Posted on December 2, 2012 by

If you ever tried to spot the Glendale Rose Parade float on television on New Year’s Day, you know you had to stay glued to your set and never blink — you only get a passing glance. So what do … Continue reading →

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See You Soon in Machu Picchu: On Vacation

Posted on October 15, 2012 by
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Here’s a Question to Ask TwoJobBob at his ‘Sidewalk Office’ Hours Thursday: Which Job, Bob — Council or Assembly?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

  At taxpayer expense, TwoJobBob Blumenfield — author of four consecutive phony budgets  that have played havoc with our schools, punished the neediest people and jeopardized California’s future for everyone — sent out a mass mailing through the US Postal … Continue reading →

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The American Dilemma: No Goverment vs. Bad Government

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

Let’s get it on! What is the role of the government in 21st century America? Smaller and smaller safety nets for those can’t provide adequately for themselves at any point during their lives? Increasing wealth for those who already have … Continue reading →

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Is Antonio Villaraigosa poised to be America’s first Latino president? Yahoo! News Wants to Know

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

You got to give credit where credit is due: Our beloved Antonio Villaraigosa has gone from being mocked as the 11 percent mayor, the freebie mayor and the FAILURE. mayor to become touted as the next President of the United … Continue reading →

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Board of Supervisors Illegal Meetings with the Governor: The Transcripts of What Was Said Behind Closed Doors

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Caught red-handed holding three illegal closed-door meetings — two with Gov. Jerry Brown, one on the phone and one in person — Los Angeles County’s Board of Supervisors begrudgingly surrendered last week. (Transcript 9_20) (Transcript 9_21 (1)) (Transcript 9_26 (1)) … Continue reading →

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