Blue Riptide Widens Gulf

November 16th, 2010 · No Comments

On Election Day, California did one of the things it does best: act like it’s not really part of this country.

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Panning for a Speck of Ballot Gold

October 23rd, 2010 · No Comments

In this time of state crisis, a rundown of the California ballot leaves this voter feeling more run down than hopeful.

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All Shook Up

April 18th, 2010 · No Comments

All Shook Up by Annie Scott April 16, 2010 Here’s what’s going on in a land far away but not so far apart from the Mitten … All I wanted was a snack. We were still two hours from Easter dinner and I just wanted a little sweet treat to tide me over. I walked [...]

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Totally Awesome Lobbyists

February 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Totally Awesome Lobbyists by Annie Scott February 16, 2010 Here’s what’s going on in a land far away but not so far apart from the Mitten … Picture a surfer. What does he (or she) look like? Sound like? Act like? If you’ve ever seen Fast Times at Ridgemont High, then I’m guessing you’re picturing [...]

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Begging for Change

January 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Begging for Change by Annie Scott January 16, 2010 Here’s what’s going on in a land far away but not so far apart from the Mitten … Here in sunny California, the forecast is bleak for state government. The budget is in an epic $20-billion hole. Public services have been slashed and burned. Ahnold is [...]

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Nuclear Family

November 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Nuclear Family by Annie Scott November 16, 2009 Here’s what’s going on in a land far away but not so far apart from the Mitten … On a recent Sunday I found myself sitting in the sand at San Onofre State Beach, near the border of San Diego and Orange counties. Watching my friends surf, [...]

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