OCinSite.com Feature Updates OCinSite – Real Deals!Over the Holidays I tried to explain the Republican Presidential Debates to my grandson Derek. For starters, I tried something from his own frame of reference to describe what’s going on. Best I could do was Snow White and the
The editors like to see contributors to My Turn focus on local issues, but something has been bugging me about energy policy. If I can get that off my chest, maybe I can look for a local angle. First off,
By Javier LaFianza Four years ago, the country was awakened to a long known but seldom discussed tragedy when the National Center for Education Statistics revealed that nearly one-third of all students aged 12-18 reported having been bullied at school,
By Javier LaFianza Four years ago, the country was awakened to a long known but seldom discussed tragedy when the National Center for Education Statistics revealed that nearly one-third of all students aged 12-18 reported having been bullied at school,
Last time, I wrote about why a constitutional amendment to balance the budget was bad economics because the ability of the federal government to react to swings in the business cycle would be neutered. Some of you weren’t around in
One byproduct of the recent budget debates is a renewed call on the right for a balanced-budget amendment. One of their favorite arguments is, if it’s good policy for states, why not lock the federal government into the same horse
This New Year’s, let’s take a minute to consider our kids’ futures, and make a resolution to give them the best tool for success there is – a good education! We can dream of the good old days, but having
By August Lightfoot It was June at my Uncle’s farm, which is a busy time of the year. What has been sowed now has to be reaped. My Uncle, the second-oldest, impresses me with how he lives. He was a
By Councilmember Ed Selich There has been some criticism of the recent City Council approval of a pedestrian bridge across San Miguel, connecting two sections of the Civic Center Park. Unfortunately, the criticism appears to be the result of political
He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He know if you’ve been bad or good, So be good, for goodness’ sake. Now you can’t say you haven’t been properly warned. I know, you’ve been awfully busy,
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