Notice to perverts: If you are going to jump the fence, boys, make sure you are a registered Democrat. Nobody will ever know you have shifted your address to the gutter. Take Sen. Cal Spanken. Sen. Sal Tranken. Sen. Dal Mlanken. Whatever the name of the latest political assaulter, the first U.S. senator accused, was. Mr. Mlanken-Tranken-Spanken was pronounced morally … Read More
Silence Greets Mielke Pleas on Student Drug Research
First in a series Re “Mielke Addresses Students on Drugs Attending Classes” A deeply disappointed David Mielke, a teacher for 38 years in the School District, left no doubt where he stands. “You would think educational institutions should embrace, not shy away from, issues that are controversial,” said the psychology teacher. “The fact that we drug our kids so they … Read More
At UCLA, Crime Ain’t What It Used to Be
Ball brothers, Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo, with their parents
The three UCLA shoplifters, who play basketball when not playing outlaws, should be suspended until their 40th birthdays. Their comical “indefinite” suspension, as meted out by the wannabee grownups of the UCLA administration, will fall closer to 40 minutes. The young men’s compelled apologies — after shoplifting in China, of all places — are as heartfelt and honest as CNN. … Read More
No Time to Compare Vera to His Father
Albert Vera, center, with guest at campaign kickoff. Community activist David Voncannon, right.
Second in a series Re “Opening Day for Albert Vera Has a Familiar Look” City Councilman Goran Eriksson said that Council contender Albert Vera “is not a narrow one-interest candidate. He is focused on what is good for the city as a whole.” Next came an inevitable question: Will the spectre of his almost legendary late father, Albert Sr., impact … Read More
Mehaul Is Back Because He Misses Politics
Mr. O’Leary
First in a series When Mehaul O’Leary was term-limited from the City Council a year and a half ago, he clearly was disappointed. He did not want to leave. On Monday evening at Stanley’s Wet Goods, a Venice Boulevard wine shop, Mr. O’Leary delivered a resounding response: The former owner of Joxer Daly’s Irish pub launched his campaign for a … Read More
Huge Workload Awaits Fisch – if He Wins
Mr. Fisch and son
Second in a series Re “He Resembles a Movie Star with Matching Articulation” Informally at least, Vice Mayor Thomas Small is a splendid advance man for City Council candidate Alex Fisch. “We are in a very special period in the history of Culver City,” said Mr. Small. “It is becoming even more intense with all the change that is … Read More
‘Happy’ Birthday May be an Exaggeration
This is an essay that no father wants to write. Last Friday was my third son’s 34th birthday, one of the happier days of my life. Tomorrow will mark the anniversary of my oldest son’s birth, months after his mother left our marriage. Any parent would be thrilled to celebrate the birthdays of two of his children less than a … Read More
Anyone Sliding Safely into Home Plate?
I thought of diversity-touting City Councilperson Meghan Sahli-Wells when I read this story. It must have been ripped from the comic pages. Surely it did not appear in a real newspaper. The dopey Democrat circus has come to town again, schlepping a mountain of mirth. Thank you, G-d, again for creating leftists so that when we are laboriously toiling, we … Read More
Rose Steps Away from Chamber into Whole New Life
Mr.Steve Rose
First of two parts Since Friday was Closing Day for Steve Rose after 30 years as president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, convention, if not the manners your mother hoped you would remember, called for more than a cursory check-in. When Mr. Rose announced his pending retirement last July, a month before his71st birthday, he announced travel destinations … Read More
‘My Awful Experience on the School Board’
Mr. Gourley
Re “Mr. Gourley’s Last Lousy Job” Hard to believe that someone as garrulous as Steve Gourley could just walk away from public life, after 23 high-profile years in and near City Hall. Six years ago this month, the attorney and former state official insists today that he just kept stepped. Never glance in the rear-view. No regrets. So what … Read More