An Important Reform to Ballot Box Budgeting
By Assemblyman Mike Gatto Good lawmaking requires good information. As a legislator, I have access to in-depth analyses, often from several different points-of-view, on just about every measure I consider…
One Island, Five National Parks, It’s Time To Visit The Big Island
Hawai‘i, the Big Island is home not only to that famous national park with its erupting volcano, but also two national historical parks, a national historic site and a national…
Redfish Coastal Cusine, Port Orford, Oregon
Opened in Summer 2010, Redfish offers affordable french-inspired coastal cuisine and drink in a modern, casual, and original setting with one of the most spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean…
Ask Government George 7-18-11
Question: Dear Government George, do you know anything about Birth Certificates and where one goes to obtain one? Answer: Well, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 103526 only…
“Sex After Death,” A Love Story – Book Review
By Theda Kleinhans Reichman Like Bogey and Bacall, Rodger and Kathleen Sterling had a May to September romance. But the age difference didn’t matter because they, like Bogart and Bacall,…
The Netflix Coup, Subscribers Jumping Ship
So you were paying $9.99 for streaming video and 2 DVD’s a month from Netflix. Now, you either have to choose between streaming and DVD or pay an additional $6.00…
Mayor Villaraigosa Welcomes Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Largest Ever
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer welcomed the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) to Los Angeles, the largest convention ever held in the…
Controller announce findings of harbor department 5-year audit
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and City Controller Wendy Greuel announced findings from the city’s latest audit — an Industrial, Economic, and Administrative review of the Los Angeles Harbor Department.…
Mayor Villaraigosa: Cutting Red Tape So Businesses Can Grow in LA, Create Jobs
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa opened the Development Services Case Management Office, bringing together key department staff to simplify the development process and help businesses grow faster in Los…