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James Preston AllenAtLength:

Dancing with Disaster

Ponte Vista-An Olympic Sport

A Taxing Problem

Foreclosure in Capitalism

Where Is Mr. Truman When We Need Him?

Expressing Liberty in Time of War

Public Trust or Profiteering Trough


Current Issue PDF

New High School May Uproot SP Skills Center, By Chris Yang, pg. 3

Port Releases Waterfront Plans, By Paul Rosenberg, pg. 5
Bloody Tuesday: Schwarzenegger Blue Pens UC Labor Centers, By Slobodan Dimitrov, Pg. 5

Random Lengths Interview John Chiang, the state Controller that Stood up to the Governator. By Paul Rosenberg, pg. 6


Mayor Dear Survives Recall, Cements Popularity. Pg. 7

Schwarzenegger  Vetoes Container Fee Bill, By Paul Rosenberg, pg. 24

 

James Preston AllenAtLength:

Dancing with Disaster

Ponte Vista-An Olympic Sport

A Taxing Problem

Foreclosure in Capitalism

Where Is Mr. Truman When We Need Him?

Expressing Liberty in Time of War

Public Trust or Profiteering Trough


Current Issue PDF

Laura Chick Blasts LA’s Lack of Vision, Planning, Preparedness. By Paul Rosenberg, Pg. 2

Highlights from San Pedro’s Neighborhood Councils. By Chris Yang, Pg. 2

Clean Truck Programs Pass Court Test––Judge Denies Delay Request. By Paul Rosenberg, Pg. 3

UP Officials Shift Positions on Electric Trucks, Paul Rosenberg, Pg. 6


Yes Really, Carson Celebrates Unity––Carson Unity Day Special. By Lyn Jensen, Pg. 7

The Crime of Journalism ––Extended Version, Dozens of reporters were arrested while covering the Republican National Convention. What does that mean for America? by Pamela White, Boulder Weekly, Pg. 10

 

Busted in St. Paul

James Preston AllenAtLength:

Dancing with Disaster

Ponte Vista-An Olympic Sport

A Taxing Problem

Foreclosure in Capitalism

Where Is Mr. Truman When We Need Him?

Expressing Liberty in Time of War

Public Trust or Profiteering Trough

Obama, Wright or Wrong


Current Issue PDF

ILWU Locals Consider Contract in Stop Work Meetings
Will Vote September 8-15, By Paul Rosenberg, Pg. 4

Busted in St. Paul
Amy Good and other journalist roughed up and arrested during the RNC Convention Pg. 5

Community Coalition Offers “Sustainability” Alternative
for Waterfront, By Paul Rosenberg, pg. 6

Downtown Businesses Seek to Deter Skateboarders
Petition Calls for More Signs, Skateboarders Cry Foul, By Chris Yang, pg. 6


Carson City-Limits:
“This is a Showdown” Recall Vote Set for Sept.16, Lyn Jensen pg. 7

Late Oil-Drilling Bill
in Long Beach Passes Beneath the Radar, pg. 7

The Dawn of American Fascists––Extended Version, by Lionel Rolfe pg. 10

Trucking Industry Sues
to Stop Clean Truck Plan, By Paul Rosenberg, pg. 11

 


James Preston AllenAtLength:

Ponte Vista-An Olympic Sport

A Taxing Problem

Foreclosure in Capitalism

Where Is Mr. Truman When We Need Him?

Expressing Liberty in Time of War

Public Trust or Profiteering Trough

Obama, Wright or Wrong

The $200 Billion Bailout


Current Issue PDF

Neighborhood Council August Highlights,
By Chris Yang, Pg. 3

What Congress Didn't Hear
Local Activists Left Out Of Cong. Richardson’s Congressional field hearing on port development and the environment, By Paul Rosenberg, Pg. 4

Solving The Problem
New Technology Missing From Congressional Hearing on Ports, Pollution and Infrastructure, By Steve Hind, Pg. 9

  

 
McCain and Obama at Trough of Populism
If Obama thought he could enter Rev. Warren's turf on a level playing field, he learned otherwise. By Slobodan Dimitrov, Pg. 10

Forged!
Suskind Book Sheds New Light On Lies That Led To War, By Paul Rosenberg, Pg. 11

 
James Preston AllenAtLength:

A Taxing Problem

Foreclosure in Capitalism

Where Is Mr. Truman When We Need Him?

Expressing Liberty in Time of War

Public Trust or Profiteering Trough

Obama, Wright or Wrong

The $200 Billion Bailout


Current Issue PDF

Teen Post Alumni Looks to Save Today’s Youth
Teen Post Reunion Stirs Vision of Saving Today’s At-Risk Youth. By Terelle Jerricks/ p.2

Restored Marsh to Open in ‘09
Remediated Bixby Marshland comes back to life.
By Lyn Jensen/ pg.3

$400 Million Deficit Costing Quarters and Dollars
Rising Rates has Angelenos Ready to Pop. “We’re Getting Clobbered,” Says One Local. By Christine Bedenis/ p.4

 


Congress Considers Impeachment
On July 25, the House Judiciary Committee held a “non-impeachment” hearing about Bush Administration impeachable offenses. By Paul Rosenberg/ Pg 8

LB Hotel Workers Rally
Carson Council Vote for New Mixed-Use Redevelopment to modernize downtown. By Lyn Jensen/pg. 6

 
James Preston Allen AtLength:

Foreclosure in Capitalism

Where Is Mr. Truman When We Need Him?

Expressing Liberty in Time of War

Flags or Freedom

Public Trust or Profiteering Trough

Obama, Wright or Wrong

ACE District Rising

The $200 Billion Bailout

Current Issue PDF

The Crimes of Bush
Prosecution Is What Justice Demands Says the Man Who Took Down Manson. By Paul Rosenberg/pg. 1

The Debate Over Pier 400
Is San Pedro Buying What Big Oil Is Selling? By Chris Yang pg. 1

Witnesses Arrested in LB Police Shooting
Residents Allege Intimidation After Officer Involved Shooting, Internal Investigation Drags On. By Terelle Jerricks/pg. pg. 3

 

 

Neighborhood Council Highlights
NOISE Seeks Workshop Funds. Chris Yang/pg. 3

Carson to Get “Downtown” Look
Carson Council Vote for New Mixed-Use Redevelopment to modernize downtown. By Lyn Jensen/pg. 6

Summertime Parking Blues
Too many events with too many people in too small a space makes for a nightmarish time for neighbors of Point Fermin. By Doug Epperhart
/pg. 8

 
Mr Clean San Pedro James Preston AllenAtLength:

Where Is Mr. Truman When We Need Him?

Expressing Liberty in Time of War

Flags or Freedom

Public Trust or Profiteering Trough

Obama, Wright or Wrong

ACE District Rising

The $200 Billion Bailout


Current Issue PDF

Mr. Clean San Pedro
In its third year, Clean San Pedro’s founder Steven Kleinjan hopes the Hot Pedro Nites fundraiser will be a success. By Christine Bedenis, pg. 1

Central San Pedro Highlights
Members urge Los Angeles Unifed to make improvements to San Pedro High before proceeding with a new high school. By Chris Yang, pg. 3

Environmentalists Sue EPA
The National Resources Defense Council believes 1.5 million people will not be protected by the federal government’s plan to fight air pollution. By Paul Rosenberg, pg. 3

 

 

Recall Effort Recalls Carson’s Past
The roots behind the recall effort go back as far as Carson’s founding. By Lyn Jensen, pg. 5

Bipartisan Lawbreaking Deal Sparks Netroots Revolt
The Democrats were supposed to defend civil liberties when they were swept into power in 2006. With the passage of the latest FISA bill, it appears they have failed. By Paul Rosenberg, Pg. 7

Los Angeles Delegation Stonewalled by Member of City Council
Communities for a Safe Environment Director Jesse Marquez tells of being snubbed by a City Councilman while in Hamburg, Germany. Pg. 8

 
Debbie Cook for Congress - Cooking the Chicken Hawk, Does She Have the Recipe to Defeat Dana Rohrabacher?
  • Debbie Cook for Congress - Cooking the Chicken Hawk
  • Bank Lofts in Legal Limbo
  • Green Haze Hides Facts of LB Terminal Plan
  • Dear Faces Recall Again
  • Howard Uller Sets Record Straight on Fox News Hit Piece

James Preston AllenAtLength:

Expressing Liberty in Time of War

Flags or Freedom

Public Trust or Profiteering Trough

Obama, Wright or Wrong

The $200 Billion Bailout

Current Issue PDF

Cooking the Chicken Hawk
Does Huntington Beach Mayor Debbie Cook have the recipe to defeat ten-term incumbent Dana Rohrabacher?   Pg. 1

Bank Lofts in Legal Limbo
The 89-unit condo complex prominently featured as one of the downtown renaissance's main components is mired in litigation Pg. 5

Green Haze Hides Facts of LB Terminal Plan
Industry lead disinformation dominates the June 18 public comment on the proposed Middle harbor Redevelopment project, a plan that would combine and expand two existing terminals. Pg. 5


 

 

Dear Faces Recall Again
Carson's going to get another special election, this one an attempt to re call Mayor James Dear on Sept 16. Pg. 7

Setting the Record Straight
Howard Uller responds to Random Lengths June 12 edition story, "Fox News Hit Piece Decried, Defended." Pg. 8

 
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