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
Occasionally I use this space to vent my various frustrations with the world. (Okay, maybe more than occasionally.) For example, when I find myself yelling at Donald Trump (Don the
Dennis (Denny) Hastert, was a “family values” Republican and former Speaker of the House. In fact, his eight-year reign made him the longest-running GOP speaker in history. As of this
It's no secret that Congress has been so polarized for the past six years, they get nothing done. (Other than raising campaign money.) In fact, only 10% of