Zachary Ellison
@zacharyellison.bsky.social
USC Whistleblower. Independent Journalist: Politics, Investigations, Media. Barack Obama's 2008 Campaign One-Millionth Online Donor.
Welp. After avoiding it capably for a solid 5 years, I’ve finally been infected with COVID-19. My mistake perhaps was not getting the new booster sooner considering I work in public schools. The pandemic is still happening. Hoping for no long-term symptoms.
September 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Welp. After avoiding it capably for a solid 5 years, I’ve finally been infected with COVID-19. My mistake perhaps was not getting the new booster sooner considering I work in public schools. The pandemic is still happening. Hoping for no long-term symptoms.
Perfect way to end the thunderstorm with some sunset colors out here in the Coachella Valley. The sudden stormy wind blast at the start was a fairly impressive proceeding.
August 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Perfect way to end the thunderstorm with some sunset colors out here in the Coachella Valley. The sudden stormy wind blast at the start was a fairly impressive proceeding.
Six months ago today much of Altadena was burned to the ground. Life has moved on and so have I but I’m going to be optimistic about reconstruction and the future of community. 🙏
July 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Six months ago today much of Altadena was burned to the ground. Life has moved on and so have I but I’m going to be optimistic about reconstruction and the future of community. 🙏
Pretty easy day on the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail in Idyllwild. Not out as much in the woods lately, but all good things in time. That tree canopy! 💚
June 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Pretty easy day on the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail in Idyllwild. Not out as much in the woods lately, but all good things in time. That tree canopy! 💚
Another Sunday spent well in Joshua Tree National Park stopping at all the best exhibits. So many reasons why the California Desert rocks far and wide. 🏜️
June 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Another Sunday spent well in Joshua Tree National Park stopping at all the best exhibits. So many reasons why the California Desert rocks far and wide. 🏜️
Thank you @gustavoarellano.bsky.social for always including me in your newsletter. Guti gang! Subscribe to the newsletter.
June 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thank you @gustavoarellano.bsky.social for always including me in your newsletter. Guti gang! Subscribe to the newsletter.
This evening in Palm Springs there were an estimated 5,000 people for a No Kings rally at Downtown Park. Afterwards many gathered to dance and sign wave before marching through the heart of the city center. Coachella Valley is very inspiring!
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June 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
This evening in Palm Springs there were an estimated 5,000 people for a No Kings rally at Downtown Park. Afterwards many gathered to dance and sign wave before marching through the heart of the city center. Coachella Valley is very inspiring!
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Will Altadena be rebuilt? A new State investigation into the market conduct of State Farm has been announced. The funding needed to prevent further displacement might sadly be too little, too late for many victims.
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June 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Will Altadena be rebuilt? A new State investigation into the market conduct of State Farm has been announced. The funding needed to prevent further displacement might sadly be too little, too late for many victims.
zacharyellison.substack.com/p/part-176-t...
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zacharyellison.substack.com/p/part-176-t...
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Watched and waited to see if it would rain in Joshua Tree but little more than a few drops fell from the sky on to the arid floor. Love the California Desert! ☁️🤔
June 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Watched and waited to see if it would rain in Joshua Tree but little more than a few drops fell from the sky on to the arid floor. Love the California Desert! ☁️🤔
Stopped by the American Reproductive Centers location in Palm Springs today to see the damage. The liquor store next door is repaired, stocked, and open. Domestic terrorism is lame.
May 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Stopped by the American Reproductive Centers location in Palm Springs today to see the damage. The liquor store next door is repaired, stocked, and open. Domestic terrorism is lame.
Good news! The Cholla Cactus Garden is very much open. I kind of missed the older, more casual trail layout, but needless to say that new bridge is legitimate. Erosion problem solved?🌵📰
May 9, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Good news! The Cholla Cactus Garden is very much open. I kind of missed the older, more casual trail layout, but needless to say that new bridge is legitimate. Erosion problem solved?🌵📰
The lightning storm last night in Joshua Tree National Park was totally on point. You have to respect the energy it takes to bolt. Love the California Desert!
May 8, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The lightning storm last night in Joshua Tree National Park was totally on point. You have to respect the energy it takes to bolt. Love the California Desert!
The gas station in Rice, California is now a place for visitors to leave their shoes. A ghost town, it has been abandoned since 1960 following the closure of its airport. Cool place to stop!
May 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The gas station in Rice, California is now a place for visitors to leave their shoes. A ghost town, it has been abandoned since 1960 following the closure of its airport. Cool place to stop!
Things I’m waiting on! For more than two years people have insisted that the leak of the LA Fed Tapes was an inside job. Kevin de León has a date in court coming up. 😎🖤
May 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Things I’m waiting on! For more than two years people have insisted that the leak of the LA Fed Tapes was an inside job. Kevin de León has a date in court coming up. 😎🖤
Beautiful Sunday on the Bear Creek Oasis trail in La Quinta. Didn’t quite make it all the way, but there’s always next time. Love the California Desert!
April 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Beautiful Sunday on the Bear Creek Oasis trail in La Quinta. Didn’t quite make it all the way, but there’s always next time. Love the California Desert!
Great view of the Full Pink Moon from high up Highway 74 above the Coachella Valley. Enough to make you wish upon a moon. 💖
April 13, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Great view of the Full Pink Moon from high up Highway 74 above the Coachella Valley. Enough to make you wish upon a moon. 💖
Just the thing we do in Palm Springs. 😎🪧📸
April 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Just the thing we do in Palm Springs. 😎🪧📸
Beautiful day up in Idyllwild today. Didn’t quite make it to the top of the Devils Slide but still a beautiful day out with melting snow and fresh running water. 😎
March 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Beautiful day up in Idyllwild today. Didn’t quite make it to the top of the Devils Slide but still a beautiful day out with melting snow and fresh running water. 😎
Yesterday was my first time seeing the burn zone in Altadena. On prior return trips it was still sealed off to the public. Saw quite a number of crews at work clearing debris.
March 23, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Yesterday was my first time seeing the burn zone in Altadena. On prior return trips it was still sealed off to the public. Saw quite a number of crews at work clearing debris.
Another lovely evening out in the California desert. Pretty warm today for February but still quite pleasant. 📸
February 27, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Another lovely evening out in the California desert. Pretty warm today for February but still quite pleasant. 📸
Another beautiful evening in the desert. Still kind of miss Altadena, and especially the mountains. Our relocation fund: gofund.me/9f1f92ae
February 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Another beautiful evening in the desert. Still kind of miss Altadena, and especially the mountains. Our relocation fund: gofund.me/9f1f92ae
New Desert Views. Also not too late to support our GoFundMe for re-location post-Eaton Fire: gofund.me/7e72d27e
February 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
New Desert Views. Also not too late to support our GoFundMe for re-location post-Eaton Fire: gofund.me/7e72d27e
Beautiful way to catch some rays later on a Sunday morning. 😎😇
February 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Beautiful way to catch some rays later on a Sunday morning. 😎😇
California Desert Views 😎🧡🖤📸
February 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
California Desert Views 😎🧡🖤📸
Long Live the California Desert! 🏜️🌴😎
February 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Long Live the California Desert! 🏜️🌴😎