Eye-catching Christmas Displays on a Small Scale

This electric tree at Pentagon Row in Arlington, VA is not only artistic, it also complements the icy sheen from the skating rink behind it. While I favor traditional decorations, the tree is a good fit for its setting. This door in Old Towne Alexandria is both traditional and unique.  I also liked the shadows the [...]

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Gut Feelings for 2013

The field for the Los Angeles City Controller increased by 100% a few weeks ago when activist Cary Brazeman announced his candidacy.  City Council Member Dennis Zine is the only other announced candidate. I am aware of another person considering a run. Also, there was speculation that Council Member Jan Perry would bolt from the [...]

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Major budget announcement scheduled for 4 PM by the mayor

That’s all the information I have.

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Legendary Composer John Barry

If you are as much a fan of the Sean Connery era Bond movies as I am, you were undoubtedly saddened by the news of conducter-composer John Barry’s death. His five Oscars were for his work on memorable soundtracks such as “Born Free” and “Dances with Wolves.” If a picture is worth a thousand words, music is worth a [...]

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Season’s Greetings

Rest in peace, Mitch.

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Mayor’s Free Ticket Dilemma Resolved

In a secret meeting of the Ethics Commission, it was determined that the mayor would not have to report receiving free tickets to Lakers games if he is allowed to start for the team.  The Commission was swayed by testimony of the Celtics organization. The Commission also ruled that the mayor would not have to report [...]

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McCue Removed from SCNC Board

After two hours of comments by Studio City Neighborhood Council board members and the public, Michael McCue was removed from the SCNC Board by a vote of 8 (for) to 4 (abstained).  A two-thirds majority was required.  McCue did not count as part of the voting members for purposes of the removal motion. The majority of the [...]

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War on Potholes, but Not in LA

Interesting that  Virginia is using state DOT crews to assist with filling potholes left by the horrendous winter weather. Non emergency work such as highway trash pickup has been curtailed in order to provide the necessary labor. We could use a pothole blitz in LA.   http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/local/article/POTH16_20100315-222005/330623/

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UPDATED AGAIN! – CD2 – The Numbers in Black and White

(Note: There have been 2 Additional Expenditures made on behalf of Christine Essel. They total $5,549.40 Changes are indicated with an “*”) (NOTE: There Has Just  Been  An Additional $4000 Independent Expenditure Reported for Christine Essel.  Changes are indicated with an “*”) THE CD2 NUMBERS IN BLACK AND WHITE – BASED ON RECENT ETHICS REPORTING. [...]

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A Feminist Perspective on the CD2 Race

This was sent me to me last night CD2 resident, Sarah P. Burns.                          It cuts to the chase on some of the nastiness of the last few days.                      As we get closer to tomorrow’s election, I urge CD2 residents to hear the thoughts of one of their own. There has been a lot of [...]

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