It's interesting how the same people who whine and wring their hands over alleged tragedies of our ever-changing world are the same people who want to stifle the last enjoyments of the past that still exist today. Take Laguna Beach for instance. Full Story
The willingness of the City Council to ban all types of angling and spear fishing here reflects a desire to raise the "sea life" levels. This is despite the fact that angling and spear fishing actually do not take many fish from the local ocean. Full Story
Our local city government bears an eerie resemblance to Iran. We have elected officials who serve as figureheads to a ruling Guardian Council of older retirees who attend every hearing and have their own people embedded in every branch of government. Full Story
ARIES (March 21-April 20: Social stars are rising, Aries! On July 10th, expansive Jupiter & sensitive Neptune align with the Moon in the friendship sector of your chart! You make friends fast, but make fast friends. Be selective! Transform petty power struggles & July 13th's Moon/Pluto contact can bring profound insights in career! Full Story
Dear Mothering Heights, My 10-year old dog has melanoma. My ex thinks I'm a monster for not wanting to go into debt for the $17,000 it will take to treat it the way the cancer specialist has recommended. I have a child at community college that will need to transfer next year to a four-year college. Full Story
The stock market stumbled coming out of the starting gate for the second half. Trading volume slowed, indicating that this is probably a summer break after a strong 15% rise in the second quarter. Unemployment rates are soaring, California has started paying bills with scrip and government stimulus spending has yet to make much impact. Full Story