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Dateline Jerusalem — I am fascinated by Israeli intelligence, technology and ingenuity. Start with the Iron Dome aerial defense system. It was invented to shoot down rockets and missiles that rain on Israeli cities, thus limiting the number of Israeli civilian casualties. The Iron Dome is why there was an extremely low number of Israeli civilian deaths during the war with … Read More

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

In Bangkok it is Veterans Day as I write this essay. As the sun sets, my mind wanders back to days of service and the great men I had the privilege to follow and to lead in battle. In my memory, they all live once again in the prime of life, running to the sound of the guns or simply … Read More

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

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

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

According to the School District’s own unaudited actuals for the last six years: Total District spending rose by more than $20M. In those years, District employee compensation went up $19.3M. IN 2013, Transparent California showed that there were only 21 teachers costing the District more than $100K to employ them. In 2014, there were 44. In 2015, there were 71 … Read More

Culver City High School’s girls volleyball team spiked their way into two record books – the CIF and their school. They won their second consecutive CIF title, a thrilling five-set match last Saturday against arch-rival Santa Monica at Cerritos College, Norwalk. Meanwhile, the Culver High football team, 10-1, will travel to Coachella Valley on Friday night for its second CIF … Read More