Yet more evidence that our state government is broken is the continuous presentation to voters in California of lousy initiatives that were qualified by big corporations to save themselves millions (sometimes billions) of dollars at the expense of the public's pocketbook, health, or environment.

I figured Fiorina was using the "Carly!" tag in her campaign material to promote a happy, friendly, regular-person image (in contrast to the "Call me Senator," Washington insider image of Barbara Boxer). But in this picture from last night, it looks like "Carly!" forgot to bring the "Happy!"

The Los Angeles Times reports Bell residents have taken "the first step" toward recalling the four city councilmembers who are pulling down six-figure salaries.

Funny thing happened when I read the SGV Tribune this morning. I saw an editorial written by a former student of mine, Alfredo Gonzalez. He wrote in support of Prop 21 on the November ballot, which would impose an $18 charge on top of your VLF (Vehicle License Fee) when you register your car.

If you read his recent editorial, you'd get the idea he favors increased housing density and a shift to more pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use, transit-oriented, environmentally sustainable developments.

I've always been of two minds about unpaid internships. On the one hand, you get a chance to learn valuable skills that will, hopefully help you get a good job later in life. On the other hand, they're UNPAID.

With postal rates scheduled to increase by another two cents at the end of the year, the story of a guy who bought 2000 "Forever" stamps a few years ago was more than a little amusing.