By Jim Smith Could this be the beginning of the end of “grassroots” democracy. First, the city threatened to cut off the money it doles out to its 95 certified neighborhood councils. […]
Bioweapons Are US
By Janet C. Phelan The Center for Disease Control has declined to confirm or deny allegations that the United States government is stockpiling biological and/or chemical weapons at Sierra Army Depot, a […]
Reapportionment Makes Pols Play Musical Chairs: Good Bye Janice, Hello Henry
By Jim Smith One month and three days after she won our Congressional seat, Janice Hahn announced she was bailing out. The reason was simple. Hahn’s base in the San Pedro area […]
Venetians Hear From Our Next Member of Congress (And Lots of Pretenders)
By Jim Smith It’s not often that voters anywhere in the country get to choose a new Congressional Representative. In most cases, the incumbent does everything possible to stay in office. There […]
From the Beachhead Collective: Take A Look At These Candidates Before You Vote on May 17
The Beachhead is not making an endorsement in the Congressional race. However, we believe there are several candidates who merit your consideration. In this election, it is highly unlikely that any candidate […]
State Senate Candidates Respond to the Beachhead’s Questions
Eight candidates filed for the vacant state Senate seat formerly held by the late Jenny Oropeza. To read the full responses, go to http://www.freevenice.org/2011candidates.pdf
How Venice Voted: Venice #2 in Marijuana Support
By Jim Smith Venice voters nearly topped the state on November 2 in support of legal marijuana. We were beaten out only by Berkeley, and then by a little more than 1 […]
IN BRIEF: Gold’s Gym CEO Gave $2 million to anti-Gay Candidate Group
Gold’s Gym CEO Robert Rowlings, a Texas billionaire, has given $2 million to American Crossroads, which supports anti-Gay candidates. Rowlings, who is the CEO of Gold’s parent corporation, TFT Holdings said he […]
IN BRIEF: That’s Where Our Money Goes
It’s not often that we ordinary citizens get to peak behind the curtain. But the furor about salaries in the city of Bell has forced the city, and the state, to show […]
IN BRIEF: Your Senator Has Died
Quick now, what was her name? If you guessed Jenny Oropeza, you must have heard the news that the 53-year-old state senator died Oct. 20. Her name will remain on the November […]
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