The unexpected asterisk of watching a kid play high school football—during the season, you see a lot of different parts of Los Angeles. My piece for @theeastsiderla.bsky.social.
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Eagle Rock High football turned this dad into a sideline tourist
Eagle Rock High School’s football season spanned nine fields across Los Angeles, revealing major differences in school facilities before the Eagles’ playoff run ended.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The unexpected asterisk of watching a kid play high school football—during the season, you see a lot of different parts of Los Angeles. My piece for @theeastsiderla.bsky.social.
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www.theeastsiderla.com/education/ea...
A season of watching the Eagle Rock high school football team took me across the breadth of Los Angeles, from Woodland Hills to South Gate and beyond. I broke it down for @theeastsiderla.bsky.social.
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Eagle Rock High football turned this dad into a sideline tourist
Eagle Rock High School’s football season spanned nine fields across Los Angeles, revealing major differences in school facilities before the Eagles’ playoff run ended.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A season of watching the Eagle Rock high school football team took me across the breadth of Los Angeles, from Woodland Hills to South Gate and beyond. I broke it down for @theeastsiderla.bsky.social.
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www.theeastsiderla.com/education/ea...
Six months from now, mail-in ballots will be in homes across California, ahead of the June 2 election. L.A. residents in particular have a clutch of intriguing contests. For Westside Current I look at 5 of them. #Election2026
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OP-ED: Suddenly, Los Angeles Has a Rollicking 2026 Election Slate
The 2026 LA election is heating up: Mayor Bass faces Austin Beutner, Controller Mejia takes on Isadore Hall & Zach Sokoloff, and City Attorney Feldstein Soto is challenged by Marissa Roy.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Six months from now, mail-in ballots will be in homes across California, ahead of the June 2 election. L.A. residents in particular have a clutch of intriguing contests. For Westside Current I look at 5 of them. #Election2026
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As the 2026 elections approach, something unexpected is happening—the city of L.A. has a hefty batch of competitive races, from the mayoral contest to a 2-person Council District 11 battle. And there's much more. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/elections/op...
OP-ED: Suddenly, Los Angeles Has a Rollicking 2026 Election Slate
The 2026 LA election is heating up: Mayor Bass faces Austin Beutner, Controller Mejia takes on Isadore Hall & Zach Sokoloff, and City Attorney Feldstein Soto is challenged by Marissa Roy.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
As the 2026 elections approach, something unexpected is happening—the city of L.A. has a hefty batch of competitive races, from the mayoral contest to a 2-person Council District 11 battle. And there's much more. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/elections/op...
Ample criticism of Eunisses Hernandez at CD1 forum. "We have not had leadership for three years,” said Lou Calanche. Raul Claros said his CD1 Coalition has "pretty much been the de facto council office." Hernandez didn't attend. @theeastsiderla.bsky.social
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L.A. City Council District 1 candidates unite in critique of incumbent Eunisses Hernandez
Lincoln Heights—The six candidates on the stage of the Sacred Heart High School gymnasium last week offered different ideas about how they would operate if elected to represent L.A. City
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November 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Ample criticism of Eunisses Hernandez at CD1 forum. "We have not had leadership for three years,” said Lou Calanche. Raul Claros said his CD1 Coalition has "pretty much been the de facto council office." Hernandez didn't attend. @theeastsiderla.bsky.social
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Six candidates attended a recent District 1 City Council forum. When the moderator announced “We have not heard from Councilperson Eunisses Hernandez,” the crowd booed. Hernandez team said she had “previously scheduled commitments.” @theeastsiderla.bsky.social www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
L.A. City Council District 1 candidates unite in critique of incumbent Eunisses Hernandez
Lincoln Heights—The six candidates on the stage of the Sacred Heart High School gymnasium last week offered different ideas about how they would operate if elected to represent L.A. City
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November 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Six candidates attended a recent District 1 City Council forum. When the moderator announced “We have not heard from Councilperson Eunisses Hernandez,” the crowd booed. Hernandez team said she had “previously scheduled commitments.” @theeastsiderla.bsky.social www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
The six Council District 1 candidates who attended a forum last week had differing ideas on how they would operate if elected. But all agreed on one point: incumbent Eunisses Hernandez has not delivered and needs to go. My @theeastsiderla.bsky.social story. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
L.A. City Council District 1 candidates unite in critique of incumbent Eunisses Hernandez
Lincoln Heights—The six candidates on the stage of the Sacred Heart High School gymnasium last week offered different ideas about how they would operate if elected to represent L.A. City
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November 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The six Council District 1 candidates who attended a forum last week had differing ideas on how they would operate if elected. But all agreed on one point: incumbent Eunisses Hernandez has not delivered and needs to go. My @theeastsiderla.bsky.social story. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
The @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social triumph has people asking what repercussions the Democratic Socialist's win will have on other cities, including Los Angeles? A better question: How did past L.A. elections shape the NYC contest? My UCLA Blueprint story. blueprint.ucla.edu/sketch/from-...
From L.A. to N.Y. | UCLA Blueprint
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November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social triumph has people asking what repercussions the Democratic Socialist's win will have on other cities, including Los Angeles? A better question: How did past L.A. elections shape the NYC contest? My UCLA Blueprint story. blueprint.ucla.edu/sketch/from-...
Excited to have my first piece published on the new @goldenstatereport.bsky.social. I looked at the verrrrrrry expensive Convention Center renovation. A lot to unpack.
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L.A.'s $2.6 billion white elephant? Maybe not
Los Angeles put off convention center upgrades for so long that they became extremely expensive. Will the city get more than just a nice 2028 Olympics venue?
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October 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Excited to have my first piece published on the new @goldenstatereport.bsky.social. I looked at the verrrrrrry expensive Convention Center renovation. A lot to unpack.
goldenstatereport.substack.com/p/las-26-bil...
goldenstatereport.substack.com/p/las-26-bil...
County Supervisor @lindseyphorvath.bsky.social led the efforts to approve Measure G, and yank county $$ from LAHSA—those 2 big wins are 2 more than many politicians get in their entire career. But with the spotlight comes scrutiny. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/supe...
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath Has Shaken Up County Government, But She May Be Looking for an Even Bigger Job
The millennial politician eyes the future, while also facing fire rebuilding and a budget crunch
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October 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
County Supervisor @lindseyphorvath.bsky.social led the efforts to approve Measure G, and yank county $$ from LAHSA—those 2 big wins are 2 more than many politicians get in their entire career. But with the spotlight comes scrutiny. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/supe...
At Occidental College's Canine Intelligence Lab, Dr. Zachary Silver runs dogs through tests and puzzles, studying how they navigate social situations, while also providing them “cognitive enrichment.” My @theeastsiderla.bsky.social story. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
Inside Eagle Rock’s Canine Intelligence Lab at Occidental College
At Occidental College’s Canine Intelligence Lab in Eagle Rock, Dr. Zachary Silver studies how dogs think, remember, and solve problems—one treat at a time.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
At Occidental College's Canine Intelligence Lab, Dr. Zachary Silver runs dogs through tests and puzzles, studying how they navigate social situations, while also providing them “cognitive enrichment.” My @theeastsiderla.bsky.social story. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
On the Only in LA front, an Occidental College professor operates a Canine Intelligence Lab. Yes, it's as cool and unique as it sounds... with some serious research. Check my new @theeastsiderla.bsky.social story. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
Inside Eagle Rock’s Canine Intelligence Lab at Occidental College
At Occidental College’s Canine Intelligence Lab in Eagle Rock, Dr. Zachary Silver studies how dogs think, remember, and solve problems—one treat at a time.
www.theeastsiderla.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
On the Only in LA front, an Occidental College professor operates a Canine Intelligence Lab. Yes, it's as cool and unique as it sounds... with some serious research. Check my new @theeastsiderla.bsky.social story. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
Dr. Zachary Silver founded the Canine Intelligence Lab when he joined Occidental College two years ago. I dropped by the fascinating project for @theeastsiderla.bsky.social. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
Inside Eagle Rock’s Canine Intelligence Lab at Occidental College
At Occidental College’s Canine Intelligence Lab in Eagle Rock, Dr. Zachary Silver studies how dogs think, remember, and solve problems—one treat at a time.
www.theeastsiderla.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Dr. Zachary Silver founded the Canine Intelligence Lab when he joined Occidental College two years ago. I dropped by the fascinating project for @theeastsiderla.bsky.social. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
You may have a good dog, but is she or he a smart dog? The Occidental Canine Intelligence Lab has tests and puzzles to find out. Details in my @theeastsiderla.bsky.social story. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
Inside Eagle Rock’s Canine Intelligence Lab at Occidental College
At Occidental College’s Canine Intelligence Lab in Eagle Rock, Dr. Zachary Silver studies how dogs think, remember, and solve problems—one treat at a time.
www.theeastsiderla.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
You may have a good dog, but is she or he a smart dog? The Occidental Canine Intelligence Lab has tests and puzzles to find out. Details in my @theeastsiderla.bsky.social story. www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhood...
“Unfortunately the city government we pay for does not live up to the high standards of the people who live here,” Austin Beutner said, explaining why he is challenging Mayor Karen Bass in next year's election. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/news/breakin...
BREAKING: As Austin Beutner Challenges Karen Bass, the Los Angeles Mayor’s Race Kicks Into High Gear
Longtime civic leader says the incumbent has fallen short, but the challenge will not be easy
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October 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“Unfortunately the city government we pay for does not live up to the high standards of the people who live here,” Austin Beutner said, explaining why he is challenging Mayor Karen Bass in next year's election. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/news/breakin...
Despite his wealth, Austin Beutner said he will not be using personal funds as he challenges Karen Bass for mayor. He plans to raise money from donors. More in my Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/news/breakin...
BREAKING: As Austin Beutner Challenges Karen Bass, the Los Angeles Mayor’s Race Kicks Into High Gear
Longtime civic leader says the incumbent has fallen short, but the challenge will not be easy
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October 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Despite his wealth, Austin Beutner said he will not be using personal funds as he challenges Karen Bass for mayor. He plans to raise money from donors. More in my Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/news/breakin...
In 2022, Austin Beutner voted for Karen Bass. Now, feeling Los Angeles is "adrift," he's running against her. We discussed his attempt to unseat her for Westside Current. www.westsidecurrent.com/news/breakin...
BREAKING: As Austin Beutner Challenges Karen Bass, the Los Angeles Mayor’s Race Kicks Into High Gear
Longtime civic leader says the incumbent has fallen short, but the challenge will not be easy
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October 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
In 2022, Austin Beutner voted for Karen Bass. Now, feeling Los Angeles is "adrift," he's running against her. We discussed his attempt to unseat her for Westside Current. www.westsidecurrent.com/news/breakin...
Los Angeles green lights a $2.6 billion Convention Center overhaul after struggling with a $1 billion budget deficit. And the city went from 1,647 threatened layoffs to 0 pink slips This is a moment of mixed monetary messages. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
L.A.’s Got a Budget Crisis But No Layoffs, and Now There’s a Huge Convention Center Overhaul. Confused? Join the Club
Trying to make sense of the city’s very mixed monetary messages
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October 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Los Angeles green lights a $2.6 billion Convention Center overhaul after struggling with a $1 billion budget deficit. And the city went from 1,647 threatened layoffs to 0 pink slips This is a moment of mixed monetary messages. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
With a deep city budget deficit, tariffs, ICE raids and more, it's like the Four Accountants of the Apocalypse have stampeded into Los Angeles and plan to stay a while. But there's still big $$ for a Convention Center overhaul. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
L.A.’s Got a Budget Crisis But No Layoffs, and Now There’s a Huge Convention Center Overhaul. Confused? Join the Club
Trying to make sense of the city’s very mixed monetary messages
www.westsidecurrent.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
With a deep city budget deficit, tariffs, ICE raids and more, it's like the Four Accountants of the Apocalypse have stampeded into Los Angeles and plan to stay a while. But there's still big $$ for a Convention Center overhaul. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
Is L.A. in a dire financial state, with elected officials kicking the can further down the road? Or do no layoffs and a Convention Center overhaul indicate that things were never nearly as bad as they seemed? I'm confused. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
L.A.’s Got a Budget Crisis But No Layoffs, and Now There’s a Huge Convention Center Overhaul. Confused? Join the Club
Trying to make sense of the city’s very mixed monetary messages
www.westsidecurrent.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Is L.A. in a dire financial state, with elected officials kicking the can further down the road? Or do no layoffs and a Convention Center overhaul indicate that things were never nearly as bad as they seemed? I'm confused. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
Turning a former Macy's in Eagle Rock into a Home Depot would create jobs and activate a dead space. But District 14 Councilmember Ysabel Jurado has 'strong opposition' to the plan. So what happen? My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
As Council Rep Ysabel Jurado Opposes a Home Depot Project, Asserting the Business Is ‘Complicit’ in ICE Raids, Some Wonder If L.A. Is Entering the Political Allegiance Era
A politician’s stance could ensure that the dead Eastside space stays empty
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September 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Turning a former Macy's in Eagle Rock into a Home Depot would create jobs and activate a dead space. But District 14 Councilmember Ysabel Jurado has 'strong opposition' to the plan. So what happen? My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
District 14 council rep Ysabel Jurado said "Home Depot has no place in Eagle Rock." Not everyone in Eagle Rock feels the same way, saying the store could fill long-dead space in Eagle Rock Plaza, and create jobs. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
As Council Rep Ysabel Jurado Opposes a Home Depot Project, Asserting the Business Is ‘Complicit’ in ICE Raids, Some Wonder If L.A. Is Entering the Political Allegiance Era
A politician’s stance could ensure that the dead Eastside space stays empty
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September 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
District 14 council rep Ysabel Jurado said "Home Depot has no place in Eagle Rock." Not everyone in Eagle Rock feels the same way, saying the store could fill long-dead space in Eagle Rock Plaza, and create jobs. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
Council rep Ysabel Jurado has voiced 'strong opposition' to a new #HomeDepot in Eagle Rock. Some cheer the stance. Others worry about city officials making support for a project contingent on someone sharing their politics. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
As Council Rep Ysabel Jurado Opposes a Home Depot Project, Asserting the Business Is ‘Complicit’ in ICE Raids, Some Wonder If L.A. Is Entering the Political Allegiance Era
A politician’s stance could ensure that the dead Eastside space stays empty
www.westsidecurrent.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Council rep Ysabel Jurado has voiced 'strong opposition' to a new #HomeDepot in Eagle Rock. Some cheer the stance. Others worry about city officials making support for a project contingent on someone sharing their politics. My Westside Current column. www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/colu...
Did you hit a pothole near a freeway entrance in Boyle Heights, or on Wayne Avenue in Los Feliz, or on Collis Avenue in El Sereno? If so, you were not alone. For @theeastsiderla.bsky.social I look at where the Eastside potholes pop up. @crosstownla.bsky.social
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Where the suspension-rattling, bone-jarring Eastside potholes are
If you were driving this spring near the 10 Freeway on- and off-ramps where Soto Street meets Charlotte Street, then you might have felt the suspension-rattling, bone-jarring impact of hitting
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September 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Did you hit a pothole near a freeway entrance in Boyle Heights, or on Wayne Avenue in Los Feliz, or on Collis Avenue in El Sereno? If so, you were not alone. For @theeastsiderla.bsky.social I look at where the Eastside potholes pop up. @crosstownla.bsky.social
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A few months ago Los Angeles leaders were touting a year-over-year #homicide rate decline of over 20%. That's evaporating. According to LAPD Compstat, city has recorded 209 murders through Sept. 20. Last year at this time it was 215. lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/lapdonlineme...
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September 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A few months ago Los Angeles leaders were touting a year-over-year #homicide rate decline of over 20%. That's evaporating. According to LAPD Compstat, city has recorded 209 murders through Sept. 20. Last year at this time it was 215. lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/lapdonlineme...