My Sad Surprise En Route to the Beach

Dr. Rosemary H. CohenBreaking News, OP-EDLeave a Comment

Homeless at the beach, with nowhere to go. Photo: Everything Long Beach

Second in a series. Re: “I Won’t Say Politically Forbidden Words”  Iran is not a Third World country. Recently they received billions “of their money” back that can be used in more development — if spent wisely! In the late 1970s, most Iranian citizens — intellectuals, peasants, women, religious persons, leftists, socialists, communists — went outside regularly and shouted “Death … Read More

Registering for Fun

Mike HennesseyOP-EDLeave a Comment

Mike Hennessey
Mike Hennessey

Dateline Dayton — Last weekend the Cash Register Collectors Club held a get-to-gather, here in Dayton. Due to death of my collecting buddy Howard on Sept. 2, I had to handle the event by myself, though I did get help from Pauline and our son Chris. On Thursday my friend Milton, from Australia, arrived along with his wife and another … Read More

Should Pot Measure Pass?

Thomas D. EliasOP-EDLeave a Comment

Thomas D. Elias
Mr. Elias

A sense of certainty that recreational, random marijuana use will be legalized, regulated and taxed in California after November’s election lies behind the millions of dollars invested so far in Prop. 64. It would allow adults to grow, buy and possess pot. No more medical marijuana ruses. The sense of inevitability stems partly from the experiences of Colorado and Washington … Read More

Princess Made Us Feel Prince Was There

Alexandra VaillancourtBreaking News, OP-EDLeave a Comment

Princess - with Maya Rudolph, left, and Gretchen Lieberum. Photo: Piper Ferguson

Dateline Boston — Last week I saw a cool Prince tribute band. They’re called Princess. The lead singers are college friends Maya Rudolph (of SNL fame) and Gretchen Lieberum. They told the story of how they used to listen to Prince all the time in college. After their amazing performance, I know it’s true. They played at a club in … Read More

I Won’t Say Politically Forbidden Words

Dr. Rosemary H. CohenBreaking News, OP-EDLeave a Comment

Photo: The Washington Post

First in a series.  The first semi-theatrical debate of our two presidential candidates took place two nights ago. We have come to a point where we listen less and look more to find out: Who was well-dressed, Who had the best makeup, Who benefited from skillfully injected Botox or fillers, Highlights, Colors and hairdos, Who pushed more effectively, And who … Read More

Brown the Next VA Villain

Robert L. RosebrockOP-EDLeave a Comment

Ms. Brown. Photo: Ventura County Star

[Sept. 27, 2016 – Letter to Ann Brown, Executive Director, Los Angeles VA Healthcare System] Good morning, Ms. Brown, Two days ago you ordered five armed federal VA government police officers in five separate federal VA government vehicles to take part in the illegal removal and seizure of one American flag. Ms. Brown, you must think that illegally ordering puppet VA police around to … Read More

I Love Luce, Desi Says

Ari L. NoonanOP-EDLeave a Comment

Mr. Luce. Photo: University of California, Santa Cruz

Eddie Luce is your standard-issue liberal: Disarmingly cynical, you treat your rivals as you would insects — petty to a fault — burning daily with unquenchable rage — a master of mockery — he is noisily intolerant of even slightly differing views — poised to spew racist insults with scant notice and no provocation. The chief Washington correspondent of the … Read More

Proud to be in Parade

Deborah WeinrauchOP-EDLeave a Comment

Volunteers from Friends of Culver City Animals and from Adopt and Shop were honored to walk in Saturday’s Centennial Parade with the cutest dogs up for adoption and to celebrate the Centennial kick-off festivities with a huge crowd of fun-loving Culver City residents and fans. What a fabulous day, walking the walk, seeing so many dedicated participants, enjoying the restaurants and the atmosphere, and … Read More

Time for Baseball All Over World

ShacharOP-EDLeave a Comment

Dateline Jerusalem — Coney Island, the seaside resort, was known for its fabulous amusement park. I haven’t been there since I was a child to see Nathan’s hot dogs, saltwater taffy, cotton candy, and all the other fun things to eat as I strolled the boardwalk. Now they are just memories. This week Coney Island will be home to over … Read More

Neighborhood Watch Brings People Together

Ira DiamondBreaking News, OP-EDLeave a Comment

Dr. Diamond, left, and Lt. Agaiby

Neighborhood Watch is a program designed to help prevent crime. As chair of the Lindberg Park Neighborhood Watch, I have seen that it is much more. It brings a neighborhood closer together. It forms a bond between the neighborhood and the Police Dept. Neighborhood Watch helps neighbors get to know each other, create friendships and develop a sense of community. … Read More