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“Something Rotten!” A Musical Comedy Ripe With Laughter at the Ahmanson

December 11, 2017

December 11, 2017

By Beverly Cohn As you might imagine from the title – “Something Rotten!” – this is a rollicking, no-holds barred,...

Will Top Two ‘Jungle Primary’ Aid Feinstein?

December 11, 2017

December 11, 2017

By Tom Elias   Strong irony is in the air as California heads into the hot political year of 2018,...

SMa.r.t.-So What’s New?

December 8, 2017

December 8, 2017

Before SMa.r.t. there were Letters to the Editor. Here are letters from 2013 by Ron Goldman, FAIA, and Bob Taylor,...

Trump and Hate Crimes: Big Rise Likely Only the Start

December 7, 2017

December 7, 2017

By Tom Elias Hate crimes are on the rise in California and there are strong hints the increase stems in...

No Punishment for Corruption Under Brown

December 4, 2017

December 4, 2017

By Tom Elias   On the day Gov. Jerry Brown returned to his office after 12 days wandering around Europe...

“The Divine Order” – Switzerland’s Entry for Best Foreign Language Oscar

December 4, 2017

December 4, 2017

By Beverly Cohn  It may come as quite a surprise to you to learn that the women of Switzerland fought...

SMa.r.t.-Refugees in Our Midst

December 1, 2017

December 1, 2017

The music could be heard from blocks away. A man holding a large boombox on his shoulder, striding down Santa...

Lady Bird Soars

December 1, 2017

December 1, 2017

By Nick Boyd   “Lady Bird” is a winning comedy-of-age movie that takes place in Sacramento during a girl’s senior...

Stressed? Tired? Holiday Blues? Drip It Away!

December 1, 2017

December 1, 2017

By Barbara Bishop I am in the middle of selling my house, finding a new place to live, talking care...

My Resolution Against Corporate Money

November 30, 2017

November 30, 2017

By Kevin McKeown The presidential candidacy of Bernie Sanders last year highlighted a debate within the Democratic Party regarding over-reliance on...