Misreading Santa Ana Recall Defeat

Commentary I’ve been skeptical of recalls since the ouster of Democratic Gov. Gray Davis in 2003 led to the disastrous administration of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Which I wrote about in these pages in, “The Media Is Helping Schwarzenegger Rewrite His Governorship.”...

Los Angeles Leads 2023 National Shoplifting Spree

Commentary Shoplifting in Los Angeles spiked 109 percent in the first half of 2023, according to a new study by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ), “Shoplifting Trends: What You Need to Know.” The CCJ is a nonpartisan and independent think tank supported by grants...

Still Much to Be Thankful for in California in 2023

Commentary Although my job at The Epoch Times is often to address problems or criticize politicians’ mistakes, I’d like to write a little about the many things to be thankful for living in California this Thanksgiving 2023. Let’s begin with the weather. Have you ever...