Today I have two subjects in mind, one rather obvious, the other close to my heart. The “obvious” is the just-completed Democratic National Convention. As I watched, I couldn'
One of the featured speakers on opening night of the just-concluded GOP convention was Antonio Sabato Jr., a soap opera actor and underwear model. “President Obama is absolutely a Muslim,
As I write this, as though it were the finale of “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump just announced that at 11 a.m. today he will reveal his choice for vice
Last October, I chronicled the four-decade career of Santa Monica defense lawyer Daniel (Danny) Brookman with "Barrister Brookman braves the waves." I referred to Danny as a “renaissance
Until a few days ago, it had been 52 years since the city of Cleveland had celebrated a professional sports championship. Between the Browns, Indians and Cavs, it totaled 146
I swore I wouldn't, but I watched the entire five-part ESPN documentary series about O.J. Simpson, “O.J.: Made in America.” Actually, it was riveting. And also
When I was 7 and our family lived in West Los Angeles, my father, Arthur (“Art”) Neworth, took me fishing off the Santa Monica Pier. I caught a few perch
Tuesday is California's presidential primary, which could be crucial for Democrats. For Republicans, presumptive nominee, Donald Trump, recently assured we Golden State voters, “There's no drought
Perhaps my title for this column is a bit misleading. Okay, more than a bit. Naturally there hasn't been any fracking at the Shores for these past five
Donald Trump is eagerly searching for a VP candidate. Apparently, among the “finalists” is Sarah Palin! I wonder if, eight years later, she finally knows what newspapers she reads.
Ben
