Politics

Climate change top priority Rep. Waxman says in Hermosa Beach talk

Climate change top priority Rep. Waxman says in Hermosa Beach talk

/ January 31, 2013 5:05 am

Shortly after President Obama’s second inauguration last month, the President approached Representative Henry Waxman during a luncheon in Statuary Hall, where the House of Representatives met until 1860.

Henry Waxman and Bill Bloomfield battle for District 33

Henry Waxman and Bill Bloomfield battle for District 33

/ November 1, 2012 3:33 pm

Saturday afternoon, Congressman Henry Waxman was in a place he’d never been before.

El Camino Community College President Fallo argues for bond passage

El Camino Community College President Fallo argues for bond passage

/ October 13, 2012 8:27 pm

El Camino president Tom Fallow asks a seemingly off-the-point question when enlisting support for his campus’s $350 million facilities bond.

On Local Government: “First…, kill all the lawyers”

/ August 18, 2012 5:08 pm

“First…, kill all the lawyers.”
Shakespeare had it right in “Henry VI.”
No matter which way you turn, some lawyer is bilking a City by either charging too much for the simplest of opinions, providing overwrought advice or, particularly in the case of those cities dumb enough to elect these people, relying on people who are better at soliciting votes than performing the legal tasks they were allegedly hired to do.

On Local Government: Two very different kinds of bankruptcy

/ July 23, 2012 10:59 am

These past few weeks have given us many opportunities to shake our heads in bemusement at the activities of others.

Speaking out – Judy Frankel’s non-partisan Website aims to give American voters a voice

Speaking out – Judy Frankel’s non-partisan Website aims to give American voters a voice

/ April 30, 2012 6:33 pm

What if a single voice could make all the difference?

El Camino responds to budget cuts with innovative programs

El Camino responds to budget cuts with innovative programs

/ April 20, 2012 3:58 pm

by Tom Fallo
This year, as El Camino College celebrates 65 years serving the South Bay, state budget cuts are impacting education at every level.

The City of Redondo Beach’s day laborer petition denied

The City of Redondo Beach’s day laborer petition denied

/ February 23, 2012 11:38 am

Day laborers may now legally solicit work from passing vehicles in Redondo Beach after the U.S. Supreme Court this week denied a petition from the City of Redondo Beach to hear arguments for a day laborer ban.

Florida primary: what rough beast?

Florida primary: what rough beast?

/ January 25, 2012 2:47 pm

The Republican voters of South Carolina turned the race for President on its head last Saturday by turning themselves on their heads.

South Bronx to South Bay: South Carolina primary – Electing the electable?

South Bronx to South Bay: South Carolina primary – Electing the electable?

/ January 21, 2012 12:18 pm

The South Carolina primary is coming up on Saturday, and — surprise!

City Council upholds Dive N’ Surf design

City Council upholds Dive N’ Surf design

/ December 21, 2011 2:58 pm

The City Council has rejected pleas from residential neighbors opposing a remodel of the Dive N’ Surf shop on 504 N. Broadway, which will redesign the building’s second floor.

Sand box: Redondo,California don’t  need new AES power plant

Sand box: Redondo,California don’t need new AES power plant

/ August 21, 2011 4:00 pm

by Bill Brand
Councilman, District 2
City of Redondo Beach
Last April, AES Corporation filed a plan with the State of California to build a new power plant on the waterfront of Redondo Beach.

Janice Hahn likens Tea Party tactics to hostage-taking

Janice Hahn likens Tea Party tactics to hostage-taking

/ August 4, 2011 6:07 am

Congresswoman Janice Hahn on Monday cast her vote against the deal to raise the debt ceiling.

Janice Hahn sworn in as Congresswoman

Janice Hahn sworn in as Congresswoman

/ July 21, 2011 8:00 am

Democratic Rep. Janice Hahn was sworn in by Speaker John Boehner on Tuesday, exactly one week after she was elected by voters to fill the House seat vacated by Jane Harman.

Janice Hahn wins race for Congress

Janice Hahn wins race for Congress

/ July 13, 2011 3:11 pm

Democrat Janice Hahn on Tuesday night won the special election to replace Jane Harman as the District 36 representative in the U.S.