USOs and Airports

The USO gets kudos for the start treatment it gives soldiers deployed overseas, but it also deserves kudos for the star treatment it gives to soldiers at US and foreign airports.

Tainted by Torture

June 26th is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Green Party member Phill Courtney reminds us that torture is an issue that continues to confront us all.

Traipsing Baltimore

There's more to Baltimore than departed sports teams and historical bombardments.

The Haters Didn't Show But the Good Guys Did

The haters didn't show for Pfc. Nathan T. Davis' funeral but hundreds of people of good will made the day. It was a sea of red, white and blue.

Soccer, the Next Big Sport in the US?

Soccer is flexing its financial might in the U.S. and around the world.

Shoulder-to-Shoulder, a Barrier Against Hate

The writer of Planet Wes speaks out against haters from the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church who threaten to disrupt the funeral of Army Airborne Pfc. Nathan T. Davis, 20, of Yucaipa, on Friday.

Meeting Rodney King

Rodney King was my best non-interview ever during my two decades in journalism.

Obama, Amnesty and the Constitution

Obama, amnesty and the Constitution

Meeting Rick Santorum

I finally got my chance of meeting Rick Santorum, my tea party hero.

Why Pollsters Suck

Conservatives at a Washington, D.C., convention this weekend learn why polls claim of close races only to realize later that conservative candidates and causes win in landslides.

Crowning Moment

Four days later, and it still barely feels true -- the Kings won the Stanley Cup.

California Perestroika?

California perestroika?

Brown, HSR and Tax Increases

Does Brown really want tax increases?

2,000 Conversations

The Redlands Tea Party Patriots collect more than 1,000 signatures each for a part-time legislature and to repeal a new law glorifying alternative sexual lifestyles to children.

Even GOP Insiders Say the Party Has Lost Touch With Reality

More Republican insiders are saying that the party has been taken over by extreme voices.

Pete Aguilar is an Empty Suit

Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar is such a pathetic choice for the liberals in the newly drawn 31st Congressional District race. Another liberal candidate at least offers some character.

Welcome to the Bandwagon

Checking out the Stanley Cup Final with the Los Angeles Kings? Here's a few things you should know.

The Proxy War - Local Control Hangs in the Balance

Outside interests threating to control the destiny of the Inland Empire.

Medical Thriller Tackles Decades-Old Conspiracy

Former IE resident releases medical thriller as ebook.

Memorial Day is More Than a Holiday

Memorial Day is a day rich with history. It is also a day where we can take special time with our friends, families and loved ones...

The Great Baseball Time Suck

I've pitied myself since March about how coaching my son's baseball time has sucked all the free time out of my life. But today, after winning our first playoff game, the pity party went poof.

Can California be Fixed?

Can California be fixed?

AM Radio Babe Talks in Mentone

A slew of key California Republicans are holding a townhall in Mentone on May 22, but the new AM 590 KTIE morning talk babe is part of the attraction.

Candidate Melissa Ruth O'Donnell - State Senate District 23

Melissa Ruth O'Donnell is a candidate for California State Senate in District 23. This is a new district that includes Highland, Redlands, Yucaipa, Loma Linda and parts of Big Bear and Hemet.

Calling All Aviation Enthusiasts

Adult orientation flights are being offered at the Redlands Municipal Airport on Saturday May 19, 2012 by the Redlands EAA Chapter 845.

The World Didn't Crumble

Guess what? The President came out in favor of same-sex marriage and ... nothing bad happened. And I bet the sun rises in the east again tomorrow, too.

Why did Pete Aguilar Choose to Run as a Democrat?

Pete Aguilar's associations make him untenable as a candidate.

Long GOP Primary Devolved into Train-Wreck TV

The GOP Primary was good for TV, but bad for the country.

Let's Go to the Tape

Changing your tune on an issue? Denying you said so? Let's go to the archives and see what you said the last time around.

Obama’s Christian Beliefs

Obama’s Christian Beliefs

Good Night, and Good Luck (You're Gonna Need It)

Thanks to the Internet, there's a lot of news out there ... but how do you know what you can trust?

Why is California Broke?

Why is California Broke? Of course, taxes are not high enough.

We Can Make Choices by Choosing Not to Choose!

Active choices are usually more beneficial than choosing by default.

Irrigation Experts View Rain Master's New Software, Technology

Rain Master recently gathered more than 100 industry experts for an iCentral Training session held at Toro's Riverside's irrigation division headquarters.

Welfare Spending Up 41 Percent Under Obama

Federal, state and local governments now spend $20,610 a year for every poor person in the United States, or $61,830 for each poor family of three.

April is National Limb Loss Awareness Month

Limb lose Awareness

Who said the following about growing the economy?

How to grow the economy.

Another sign of American Civilization in Decline

Teachers cannot control an unruly 6-year-old for fear of being sued.

Your tax dollars at work.

Caltrans spent $200,000 to move a bush you can buy at Home Depot for $15.00.

Life, Death and Facebook

Facebook reminded me that it was a former classmate's birthday Wednesday, almost one year after he died.