Reflections on departing from the L.A. Times and a fresh path for Boiling Point
Boiling Point Continues Amid Changes Over five years ago, at the onset of COVID-19, I released the inaugural edition of Boiling Point. Back then, I mentioned that there would always be individuals who claim it’s a poor time to discuss issues like carbon emissions, water pollution, or the crisis of extinction. However, I insisted that […]
Tom Steyer invests $12 million to back Proposition 50
California’s Redistricting Efforts Intensify Ahead of Special Election As mail-in ballots are distributed to California voters for the upcoming special election in November, billionaire hedge fund founder Tom Steyer has announced plans to invest $12 million to bolster Democratic efforts aimed at redrawing legislative districts. This move could significantly influence the control within the House. […]
She discovered an official’s AirTag, and the lawsuit states it harmed her career.
Testimony and Controversy Involving LAPD’s Jessica Bell Sgt. Jessica Bell found herself in the spotlight last year when she testified against senior leaders of the Los Angeles Police Department. She anticipated that her testimony would primarily focus on the Apple tracking device, AirTag. The situation unfolded in 2023 when Bell discovered an AirTag hidden beneath […]
Firefighters in Los Angeles were under-resourced during the early response to the Palisades fire, according to a report.
Palisades Fire Response Report Released A report from the Los Angeles Fire Department revealed significant challenges that hampered firefighters’ response to the Palisades fire. This assessment came after federal prosecutors announced the arrest of a man charged with intentionally starting the fire on January 1, which later rekindled into the Palisades Fire. The 70-page report, […]
Timeline of Fire and Firefighting
Investigators Link Pacific Palisades Wildfire to Earlier Arson Federal investigators have concluded that the wildfire that ravaged much of the Pacific Palisades on January 7 was a “remnant” of a smaller fire that was intentionally set about a week prior, on New Year’s Day. Los Angeles firefighters managed to contain the initial blaze, known as […]
Trump deploys California National Guard to Illinois as the White House aims to maintain authority
SACRAMENTO — California is taking legal action against President Trump’s control over the National Guard, alleging in a federal lawsuit that the administration misused complaints about riots in Los Angeles to justify a broader deployment, including troops now sent to Illinois. According to California’s recent motion filed Tuesday in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, […]
House Republicans begin inquiry into allocation of L.A. fire charity donations
House Republicans Investigate Fire Aid Charitable Spending WASHINGTON — House Republicans initiated an inquiry on Wednesday regarding the expenditure of $500,000 in grants by a California charity designed to assist victims of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires. This move broadens congressional oversight concerning disaster assistance. Representatives Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) sent […]
Padilla fights against the shutdown, cautions about rising healthcare costs
Senator Padilla’s Political Journey and Challenges California Senator Alex Padilla stands as one of the most prominent Latinos in U.S. politics today, but his recent experiences have been quite eye-opening. You might recall that in June, he found himself tackled and handcuffed by federal officers while trying to speak with Homeland Security’s Kristi Noem at […]
“I don’t want all of this recorded,” gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter expresses in a tense interview
Former Congressman Katie Porter Faces Frustration in Interview Katie Porter, a former congresswoman and candidate for governor in 2026, showed some visible frustration during a TV interview on Tuesday. It all started when a reporter’s question seemed to touch a nerve. In a segment aired by CBS Sacramento, journalist Julie Watts questioned Porter about the […]
Los Angeles County to look into sex abuse settlement
Investigation Launched into $4 Billion Sexual Abuse Settlement in Los Angeles County On Tuesday, Los Angeles County initiated an investigation to determine whether the record $4 billion sexual abuse settlement, approved earlier this year, may have been compromised. The county supervisors unanimously backed a motion requesting the county attorney to explore possible misconduct among “legal […]