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STATE WATCH

California Hates Your Car

Written by Eliot Cohen on August 20 2026.

Facts Are Stubborn Things. AB 130: Streamlining While Infrastructure Is Crumbling

Written by Eva Amar on August 04 2026.

They Once Taught About A Hero. Now Faculty Rethink César Chávez Lessons After Allegations

Written by Khadeejah Khan on July 30 2026.

Affordable Housing: Where's Sacramento's Accountability?

Written by Eva Amar on July 30 2026.

In California, 880 Pedestrians a Year Are Killed Walking After Dark, Making It the Seventh Deadliest State in America for Nighttime Pedestrian Fatalities

Written by CityWatch on July 29 2026.

Why an Elder Abuse Law Firm Is Vital for Protecting Seniors

Written by CityWatch on July 20 2026.
LA WATCHDOG

Proposition 38: Should Taxpayers Finance Medical Research?

Written by Jack Humphreville on August 13 2026.

City’s Assessed Value Increases to $926 Billion Despite the Palisades Fire

Written by Jack Humphreville on July 27 2026.

Lineage Warehouse Fire: The Lawyers Feast

Written by Jack Humphreville on July 16 2026.

City Attorney Calls for Independent Audit of Stay Housed LA

Written by Jack Humphreville on July 13 2026.

LA’s Budget Woes Increase

Written by Jack Humphreville on June 29 2026.

MWD Taxing Homeowners to Cover Up True Cost of Water

Written by Jack Humphreville on June 18 2026.
    GELFAND'S WORLD

    Democrats Finally Tell Iowa and New Hampshire: You Don’t Go First Anymore

    Written by Bob Gelfand on August 20 2026.

    Reminder to the Red States, Turnabout is Fair Play

    Written by Bob Gelfand on August 17 2026.

    Why Everyone Is Wrong On The Question Of Homelessness

    Written by Bob Gelfand on July 27 2026.

    Rule Britannia – Uh, Not So Fast

    Written by Bob Gelfand on July 16 2026.

    The World Cup:  Lessons For Los Angeles

    Written by Bob Gelfand on July 13 2026.

    A Triumph and a Disaster

    Written by Bob Gelfand on July 02 2026.
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      IMPORTANT READS

      Netanyahu Needed an Enemy - Mamdani Volunteered

      Written by Yonthan Mendal on August 17 2026.

      Should Unsafe Property Conditions Lead to Injury Claims?

      Written by CityWatch on August 14 2026.

      How Electrical Hazards Put Workers at Risk

      Written by CityWatch on August 04 2026.

      Metro Doesn't Have a Transit Problem—It Has a Leadership Problem

      Written by Yonthan Mendal on August 02 2026.

      Wrongful Death Claims After a Serious Accident and What Families Need to Know

      Written by CityWatch on July 31 2026.

      The Real Downsides of Heat Pump Water Heaters Nobody Mentions

      Written by CityWatch on July 28 2026.
        PLANNING WATCH LA

        The 2028 Olympics Will Make LA’s Homeless and Overcrowding Crises Much Worse  

        Written by Dick Platkin on August 20 2026.

        Temperature Increases Are More Dangerous Than Expensive Gasoline

        Written by Dick Platkin on July 16 2026.

        SB 79 developments in Los Angeles: Another failing effort from Sacramento

        Written by Dick Platkin on July 08 2026.

        SB 1116 (Starter Home Revitalization Act): Another Real Estate Scam

        Written by Dick Platkin on July 02 2026.

        The Housing Crisis Is Really an Affordability Crisis

        Written by Dick Platkin on June 18 2026.

        Rising in LA: Homelessness, Overcrowding, and Vacancies

        Written by Dick Platkin on June 04 2026.
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          PALM SPRINGS AREA

          TRIO Closes After 17 Years, Ending a Palm Springs Dining Era

          Written by CityWatch on August 11 2026.

          Why are movers leaving LA for the Inland Empire

          Written by CityWatch on August 04 2026.

          Twenty Cents for Ketchup? Has Fast Food Gone Too Far

          Written by Jim Hampton on July 15 2026.

          Palm Springs To Give Its Iconic Palms a Haircut

          Written by CityWatch on July 09 2026.

          Atomic Pink Bash Brings Fashion, Art and Philanthropy to Palm Springs

          Written by CityWatch on July 05 2026.

          Palm Springs to Go Platinum for “Marilyn 100” World Record Celebration

          Written by CityWatch on May 07 2026.
            FINANCE

            65% Of Digital Wagering Revenue Leaves The County The Data Is In

            Written by CityWatch on July 19 2026.

            What Is the Best Way to Save Money? A Practical Guide to Budgeting, Emergency Funds, and Wealth Planning

            Written by CityWatch on June 30 2026.

            How Data Skills Can Strengthen Your Career Prospects

            Written by CityWatch on June 30 2026.

            Why Financial Stress Is Becoming a Growing Issue in Los Angeles

            Written by CityWatch on May 11 2026.
              BUSINESS

              What Coordinate-Measuring Machines Reveal About Part Accuracy

              Written by CityWatch on August 19 2026.

              What to Know About Employee Retention Credit Refund Litigation

              Written by CityWatch on July 15 2026.

              What Entrepreneurs Need To Know About California Business Regulations

              Written by CityWatch on July 02 2026.

              Trade Policies and Their Impact on Prices and Portfolios

              Written by CityWatch on June 12 2026.

              How Document Translation Pricing Really Works

              Written by CityWatch on June 12 2026.

              Business Software That Helps LA Companies Work Smarter

              Written by CityWatch on June 07 2026.
                LEGAL

                Injured At a Public Event? Why Fault Is Hard to Pin Down

                Written by CityWatch on August 17 2026.

                What Parents Can Do When an IEP Request Is Denied

                Written by CityWatch on August 17 2026.

                Does Child Support Count Toward Taxes, Loans, or Benefits?

                Written by CityWatch on August 14 2026.

                How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help After an Accident

                Written by CityWatch on August 14 2026.

                What a Car Crash Attorney Does to Fully Protect Your Legal Claim

                Written by CityWatch on August 07 2026.

                What Patent Policy Shifts Mean for California's Innovation Economy

                Written by CityWatch on July 24 2026.
                  HOUSING

                  Governor Newsom: The Buck Stops With You on Housing

                  Written by Eva Amar on August 17 2026.

                  What California's 2026 ADU Law Changes Mean for LA Homeowners

                  Written by CityWatch on August 12 2026.

                  Will Los Angeles Politicians Fix City Hall’s Bizarro Bureaucracy and Save Lives?

                  Written by Patrick Range McDonald on August 07 2026.

                  How to Build a House Without Costly Surprises

                  Written by CityWatch on July 31 2026.

                  Why is the California Apartment Association Hiding Its Board of Directors From the Public?

                  Written by Patrick Range McDonald on July 23 2026.

                  Missing Middle. LA City Planning’s New Approach to “Attainable” Housing

                  Written by Eva Amar on August 24 2026.
                    ANIMAL WATCH

                    The $44,000 Dog: California Pays More for Service Animals Than Any State

                    Written by Erika Caturegli on August 19 2026.

                    Girl, 10, Suffers Catastrophic Injuries In Northern California Dog Attack

                    Written by Phyllis Daugherty on July 26 2026.

                    Can $14 Million Save All the Pit Bulls and Other Animals at L.A. Animal Services Shelters Under Best Friends’ Plan?

                    Written by Phyllis Daugherty on June 29 2026.

                    Can $14 Million Help Solve LA's Animal Shelter Crisis? Who Will Focus on Public Safety and Animal Control?

                    Written by Phyllis Daugherty on June 22 2026.

                    What’s Really Behind the Animal Shelter Crisis?

                    Written by Phyllis M. Daugherty on June 15 2026.

                    Dog Attack Turns Deadly: Man Stabbed to Death After Defending Himself

                    Written by Phyllis Daugherty on June 01 2026.
                      NEIGHBORHOOD

                      Venice Residents Demand Action on Troubled Supportive Housing

                      Written by Nick Antonicello on August 20 2026.

                      How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Car Accident Case?

                      Written by CityWatch on August 14 2026.

                      The John Erickson Interview: A Practical Progressive for District 24

                      Written by Nick Antonicello on August 11 2026.

                      Venice Homelessness Committee Recommends Vacancy Tax To Generate Additional Revenue For Unhoused Solutions. 

                      Written by Nick Antonicello on July 30 2026.

                      When Burbank Can’t Tell You What It Spent, That Isn’t Preservation — It’s A Blank Check

                      Written by Helen Wong on July 27 2026.

                      Judging The Effectiveness Of A Neighborhood Council.  An Interview With Venice Community Officer Clark Brown. 

                      Written by Nick Antonicello on July 27 2026.
                        CLIMATE

                        Purveyors of Pollution and Escalation of Global Warming

                        Written by Liz Amsden on July 16 2026.

                        Plastic Free July: Angelenos Invited to Help Protect Beaches, Rivers and the Pacific

                        Written by CityWatch on July 02 2026.

                        Residential HVAC Decisions in Lake Forest: Climate, Efficiency, and Long-Term Home Performance

                        Written by CityWatch on May 28 2026.

                        What Positive Impact Could AI Have on the Climate in LA?

                        Written by CityWatch on February 24 2026.

                        LA's Coming Cooling Mandate: What the 82-Degree Rule Means for Rental Properties

                        Written by Nathan Sewell on January 09 2026.

                        Greenwashing Artificial Turf—Cash or Cancer?

                        Written by Adele Slaughter on December 22 2025.
                          VOICES

                          A Prisoner, A Peacemaker, and Israel’s Defining Choice

                          Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on August 20 2026.

                          The Swamp in D.C. is Located on the National Mall and Reflects the Condition of This Administration

                          Written by Liz Amsden on August 20 2026.

                          Wars, Inequality, And Poverty No Longer Confined To Faraway Places

                          Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on August 17 2026.

                          Where’s the Outrage for California’s Disenfranchised Voters?

                          Written by Liz Amsden on August 17 2026.

                          Finding Weaknesses in the Evidence Behind Criminal Charges

                          Written by CityWatch on August 14 2026.

                          LA City Council’s Shameful Ploy: It Buries Meeting Intent in a Cluttered Amendment

                          Written by NICK PATSAOURAS on August 05 2026.
                            LOS ANGELES

                            Why Some Los Angeles Car Accident Claims Become Harder to Prove

                            Written by CityWatch on August 21 2026.

                            LAUSD Demolishes Closed Schools, Wasting Public Assets and Community Hopes

                            Written by NICK PATSAOURAS on August 20 2026.

                            Homelessness Among Seniors Spikes in Los Angeles County, But It’s Not Hopeless

                            Written by Patrick Range McDonald on August 20 2026.

                            A Second Karen Bass Term Gets Her (and Us) Four More Years Of Well-Earned Voter Outrage

                            Written by Ken Alpern on August 17 2026.

                            The Cynicism of Homelessness

                            Written by Tim Campbell on August 17 2026.

                            LA Public Health Is Very Sick

                            Written by Eliot Cohen on August 17 2026.
                              LGBTQ

                              Attacks on Transgender Women Are Part of a Larger MAGA Agenda

                              Written by Sonali Kolhatkar on March 30 2026.

                              Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall as New York Officials Defy Federal Directive

                              Written by CityWatch on February 12 2026.

                              California LGBTQ Community Still Worried For Transgender Youth

                              Written by Kristen Hwang on February 09 2026.

                              California Hotels And Cafes Remain Friendlier To LGBTQ+ Community

                              Written by CityWatch on March 05 2025.

                              Sheryl Lee Ralph Receives The Laurel Foundation’s 2024 Youth Empowerment Award

                              Written by CityWatch on December 16 2024.

                              The Leslies' 36th Annual Toy Drive and Fundraiser to Support Transgender/Gender Diverse Youth and Youth Affected by HIV/AIDS

                              Written by Margot Anderson on November 28 2024.
                                LIFESTYLE

                                The Quiet Art of Pairing a Bold Red Wine With a Fine Cut of Steak

                                Written by CityWatch on July 29 2026.

                                Why You Should Hire an MC When Hosting an Exclusive Boutique Event in LA

                                Written by CityWatch on July 24 2026.

                                How Much Does It Cost to Wrap a Car? A Complete Guide to Pricing, Vehicle Prep, and Collision Repair Considerations

                                Written by CityWatch on June 08 2026.

                                How to Pick the Perfect Slip-On Shoes for Busy Days on the Go

                                Written by CityWatch on April 21 2026.

                                Buy Bulk Mitragynine Drink Mixes From Mitra9—A Brand Defined By Consistent Performance

                                Written by Palmina Thomson on March 24 2026.

                                Arizona vs. California: Which State Is Better to Call Home?

                                Written by CityWatch on March 19 2026.
                                  TECH WATCH

                                  A Dozen Nations Have Entered Solartopia, While Trump Leaves U.S Industry to Die 

                                  Written by Karl Grossman and Harvey Wasserman on July 27 2026.

                                  LearnDash Pricing Guide: Comparing Plans, Features, and Value

                                  Written by CityWatch on July 24 2026.

                                  What FAANG Actually Means and Why People Care

                                  Written by CityWatch on April 23 2026.

                                  How to Budget for Paycom Cost Based on Your Employee Count

                                  Written by CityWatch on April 06 2026.

                                  Beyond the Fog: Why SF Professionals Are Choosing Lake Tahoe Over the Mission

                                  Written by CityWatch on February 20 2026.

                                  Why California Companies Choose testRigor for Their Testing Needs

                                  Written by CityWatch on February 20 2026.
                                    SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

                                    The Extraordinary Benefits of Watching Sports

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on July 03 2026.

                                    Slurping, Beliefs, Happiness, and the Evolution of Language

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on July 03 2026.

                                    When Maps Go Wrong & The Science of Everyday Courage

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on November 21 2025.

                                    Strange Secrets of the Human Body and Why Your Brain Requires Friends

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on November 21 2025.

                                    The Secret Languages We All Speak & Amazing Changes in Nature You Never Knew

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on November 21 2025.

                                    The Power of Making Things Simple & How Pockets Changed Everything

                                    Written by Michael Carruthers on November 21 2025.
                                      WORLD WATCH

                                      Venezuela Needs the World More Than Ever [English & Spanish]

                                      Written by Luis Medina on June 30 2026.

                                      Netanyahu’s Betrayal Of Israel’s Promise

                                      Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on June 15 2026.

                                      Turkey’s Egregious Human Rights Violations Are Beyond The Pale

                                      Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on May 18 2026.

                                      From ‘Epic Fury’ To A Trap Of Trump’s Own Making: Finding The Way Out

                                      Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on March 19 2026.

                                      Top 7 Mongolia Travel Tips for 2026

                                      Written by CityWatch on February 20 2026.

                                      Another Of Trump’s Quixotic Imperial Designs

                                      Written by Dr. Alon Ben-Meir on January 26 2026.
                                        420 FILE

                                        Acapulco Gold Feminized Seeds: Complete Growing Guide

                                        Written by CityWatch on June 12 2026.

                                        How Legal Delivery Changed the Way Cities Buy Cannabis

                                        Written by CityWatch on June 03 2026.

                                        5 Simple THC Drink Recipes You’ll Love

                                        Written by CityWatch on April 15 2026.

                                        Taxing Illegality: City Hall’s Dangerous Surrender on Marijuana Enforcement

                                        Written by Jay Handal | Mihran Kalaydjian on April 13 2026.

                                        Lost Mary Flavors List At Durity Distribution: A Brand That Leads The Vape Space

                                        Written by CityWatch on March 19 2026.

                                        The Top Five Brands That Sell RSO Gummies for Relaxation

                                        Written by CityWatch on March 07 2026.
                                          WELLNESS

                                          A Fresh Approach to Everyday Wellness

                                          Written by CityWatch on August 17 2026.

                                          When an Injury Changes More Than Just Your Health

                                          Written by CityWatch on August 17 2026.

                                          A Practical Guide to Modern Vein Treatment Options

                                          Written by CityWatch on July 31 2026.

                                          36 Years Later: The Americans with Disabilities Act Continues to Change Lives

                                          Written by Lionel Mares on July 27 2026.

                                          Why Healthy Aging Depends on More Than Medical Care

                                          Written by CityWatch on July 20 2026.

                                          How Locum Recruitment Fills Critical Healthcare Staffing Gaps

                                          Written by CityWatch on July 19 2026.
                                            GUEST WORDS

                                            Antisemites Want Jews to Feel Like Outsiders. We Should Refuse.

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on August 20 2026.

                                            California’s Empty Classrooms Are a Warning Sacramento Can’t Ignore

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on August 17 2026.

                                            California Doesn't Have a School Funding Crisis. It Has a Leadership Crisis.

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on July 30 2026.

                                            Smoking Gun Letter Shows LAUSD Was Warned Before Approving Billion-Dollar Pay Raises

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on July 27 2026.

                                            Silencing Palestine? No—Protecting Jewish Students and Keeping Politics Out of the Classroom

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on July 20 2026.

                                            LAUSD's Financial Collapse Was No Accident — The Adults Ignored Every Warning. Now Students Will Pay the Price

                                            Written by Shoshannah Kalaydjian on July 13 2026.
                                              GAMING

                                              Uptown Pokies Casino: Bonuses, Games and What Aussie Players Get

                                              Written by CityWatch on July 24 2026.

                                              How Secure Payment Systems Improve the Online Gaming Experience

                                              Written by CityWatch on July 15 2026.

                                              Small Slot Features That Can Change Your Experience

                                              Written by CityWatch on June 26 2026.

                                              Older Guilds Traded PUG Nights for Wow Raid Boosting and Never Went Back

                                              Written by CityWatch on June 03 2026.

                                              What California Can Learn From New Jersey's Online Gaming Model

                                              Written by CityWatch on May 31 2026.

                                              Can California Finally Regulate Online Gambling Before the Legislature Does?

                                              Written by CityWatch on May 19 2026.