Tag Archives: Christmas

The Happiest Days of the Year: Enjoy!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

(My Sunday column for the News-Press & Leader and Pasadena Sun) The Spirit of the Christmas Tree Man  When the freak windstorm was knocking down power lines and toppling giant trees on roofs and cars, Scotty Sorensen was pounding 42-inch … Continue reading →

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Gifts That Keep on Giving and Giving: Public Money, Public Assets, Public Policies

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

In his final act as governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger is desperately trying to sell 12 state buildings to investment bankers to cover 4 percent of the $28 billion deficit he’s leaving as his legacy. A separate last-minute deal to sell the … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Community Activists, Development/CRA, DWP, Hot Topics, Los Angeles | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments