Free societies understandably have a difficult time dealing with those who threaten their institutions and seek to destroy their democracies. Such societies allow broad latitude for political speech and require due process, which is why it’s taken so long for federal courts to mete out sentences in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. This…
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California voters may soon have to decide whether to enshrine a “right to housing” in the state constitution. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 10 provides, in its entirety: “The state hereby recognizes the fundamental human right to adequate housing for everyone in California. It is the shared obligation of state and local jurisdictions to respect, protect, and…
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I watched Gov. Gavin Newsom’s interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Monday so you didn’t have to. It wasn’t really worth it — and I only watched because a cruel editor spiked my original column idea and made me watch this instead. The interview broke no new ground and was what I would have…
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1. Corn and tomatoes are self-pollinating. In corn, pollen from tassels falls onto the silks below. In tomatoes, pollen from a male stamen is transferred to a female stigma on the same flower. This process for both plants is generally facilitated by the wind so you may see less of a crop in an area…
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It seems many folks, when starting their quest to leave California, talk about enhancing the sense of safety in their lives. The Golden State’s migration woes have grabbed recent headlines as debate swirls about California being too soft on crime. So as a public service – no less, to provide an economic lesson or two…
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Gene Johns, a 31-year law enforcement veteran, is the latest appointment to fill a vacant seat on the Laguna Niguel City Council. Johns, 63, who said he is focused on preserving public safety, fiscal health and a pro-local business climate, replaces former Councilmember Sandy Rains, who resigned on May 10. The City Council received applications…
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Just the other day, at the base of the trunk of my neighbor’s eucalyptus tree, I spotted a laurel sumac (Malosma laurina) seedling that had only recently sprouted. I have frequently seen volunteer seedlings of Mexican fan palm, Shamel ash, mulberry, Brazilian pepper, and fig trees in my neighborhood, but never a laurel sumac. Such…
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LOS ANGELES — Sparks coach Curt Miller has nothing but great things to say about his former Connecticut Sun team, which he guided to the WNBA Finals last season. “I think (Connecticut) is the odds-on favorite to win it. I don’t care (if) I say that. I think Connecticut is loaded and so we know…
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Justin “Brick” Howze has a saying: “You can’t be it, if you can’t see it.” “Just seeing Black people at the beach, surfing on waves, encourages others to enjoy the ocean,” Howze said. The majority of surfers in the United States are white males, but a recently released study that tracks the sport’s participation highlights…
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Akin to having 50-yard line seats to the Super Bowl, very few people have experienced selling a company and crafting a lease with the buyer on a building that you own. As you’ll recall, last week I delved into clauses and terms that you – as the owner of the real estate – should consider.…
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