January 20, 2026
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A Problem For Needed Bail System Changes

By Thomas D. Elias There are plenty of problems with the kind of one-party government California now has, with every statewide office in the hands of Democrats, who also hold two-thirds majorities in both houses […]

Latest news relating to homelessness.

New Program Enlists Cities in Homelessness Fight

A new front in Los Angeles County’s battle against homelessness was launched today with an innovative program aimed at encouraging cities across the region to join forces more strongly in confronting this escalating humanitarian crisis. […]

Steve Stajich, Columnist

Is Decorum Finally Dead?

By Steve Stajich Concern about the decay of civility and decorum are cyclical, coming with each new seeming violation of propriety, etiquette, and taste. Sometimes a quaint souvenir of past struggles remains, such as parental […]

Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

Newsom: Spread the Wealth a Basic Belief

By Tom Elias Gavin Newsom has a reported net worth of more than $10 million, an ownership interest in more than a dozen businesses from wineries to hotels and a steadfast, almost lifelong friendship with […]

At the Movies Film Review: Lady Macbeth

By Beverly Cohn Beginning with a fascinating screenplay by Alice Birch and pitch perfect direction by William Oldroyd, this is not Shakespeare’s 16th Century Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is considered one of the most powerful […]

Aquarium Shark Week Dispels Myths

By Sam Skopp   Heal the Bay hosted Shark Week at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium last week, with shark-themed films, crafts, shark feeding sessions and more. As part of the celebration shark researcher Apryl […]

Chella Reports on The LaRouche Movement

LaRouche political action groups have been popping up around the country for more than 30 years. Chella reports on the most recent pop-up, one which appeared in Santa Monica, California. She interviews Victor Sirias, who […]

The Duncan Miller Gallery held an opening reception for a photography exhibition curated by CollectorWorks. This is their second group exhibition at the gallery and it features works from more than half of the photographers […]