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
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
This week’s banner ought to read “No Laughing Matter,” because my general subject is mass incarceration in America. Simply put, we account for 5 percent of the world’s
The late Lenny Bruce, perhaps the most influential American comedian of the 20th century, jokingly advised his audience one night, “Never get hot with the phone company.” He explained and
