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MACDONALD: Lessons From Spencer Pratt

May 26, 2026 Steve MacDonald

Being in the right place at the right time with the right message might not be enough to overcome the Democratic party machine that owns California and runs Los Angeles. Spencer Pratt, for all his biting AI commercializing, which has almost made elections fun again, has a bigger hill to climb than getting 51% of … Read more

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MACDONALD: An LA Story

May 16, 2026 Steve MacDonald

If you haven’t seen the 1991 Steve Martin film, LA Story, this isn’t about that, so no need for spoiler alerts. Amusing film, though, and worth a watch; it makes fun of 1990s LA, which is to say it makes fun of LA, and there isn’t enough of that, so here’s some more. It starts … Read more

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MACDONALD: Public Health and The Not So “Mysterious” Monkeypox Outbreak In LA County

October 25, 2025 Steve MacDonald

The Los Angeles County Public Health Officer wants everyone to know that while they’ve identified three cases of the more virulent strain of Monkeypox (MPOX), “At this time, no clear link has been identified between the cases.” More like we can’t say what the link is cuz reasons. Let’s jump in the not-so-way-back machine to the summer … Read more

Wilcox: Newsom And Bass Could Face Federal Charges Over ICE Riot Response

July 9, 2025June 9, 2025 Melanie Wilcox

President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, said Sunday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass could face federal charges for their responses to recent ICE raids, which sparked violent riots in parts of Los Angeles, Compton, and Paramount. Homan told NBC, “Someone is going to lose their life” during clashes between masked protesters and federal agents. … Read more

Trees Fall & Lines “Slap” in California

January 18, 2025January 16, 2025 Niko Roswell

The fires in California are not caused by wind. The fires needed a spark. The world is watching as: “the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet.” Gov. Newsom …fights to defeat the California fires, which some say were likely caused by “line slapping” or neglected utilities. I am inclined to question the oversight of California’s public utilities … Read more

Bananas: Big Win for Lesbians

January 14, 2025January 13, 2025 Johnny Bananas (Fake News Reporter!)

The shocking news of yet another fire in California has been overshadowing the Cinderella story of the City of Angels slowly turning into the Isle of Lesbos. Were it not for the massive conflagration the country would not have learned about the humongous achievement of local first responders setting aside their personal safety in favor … Read more

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LAPD Bans The Thin Blue Line Flag ‘cuz Reasons, So, What If ..?

January 17, 2023 Steve MacDonald

Chiefs of Police are more often in political positions than the business of public safety, and this story comes from Los Angeles. Pandering to specific squeaky wheels is expected. Required.

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I Hate to Say “I Told You So” … Wait, No, I Don’t.

December 23, 2022December 22, 2022 Steve MacDonald

A decade ago, when Democrats said they wanted to let biological men use the ladies’ room, we made the obvious point. Predators will abuse the opportunity if you allow men into women’s safe spaces. Women will be physically or mentally harmed. But the Party of Women* didn’t care.

LA County Taps the Money Tree to Test Animals for COVID ‘cuz Reasons

August 25, 2022 Steve MacDonald

As a thought experiment, is it possible for progressives to consider the notion of peak money? That point at which we can no longer tap the labor of future generations to pay for their stupid ideas today.

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Surprise! – Los Angeles Parents Show Us a Way to Push Back on School Vaxx Mandates

January 8, 2022 Steve MacDonald

We’ve written off the left coast. At least the leftmost part of it. You know, the parts that would fall into the ocean if there was a massive quake or be swallowed by Poseidon’s rage when the seas finally rise from Global whatever it’s called these days. But something just happened in LA that made us do a doubletake.

Christmas Shopping in LA: Pickaxe Wielding Woman “Robs” Local Rite-Aid

December 25, 2021 Steve MacDonald

Here’s a feel-good public interest story for you. A woman was “captured” on surveillance video in Los Angeles, grabbing a few last-minute stocking stuffers armed with a pickaxe.

First “Wrong” Beach, Now ‘Lost’ Angeles: Kroger Closing More Stores Due to Govt Mandated Price Hikes

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 Skip

California is a great place to do business if that business is going out of business. First, we had the story from Long Beach where an additional (mandated $4/hour) “Hero Pay” forced grocery chain, Kroger, to close two stores. Now it’s Los Angeles.

Defund the Police You Say … Okay … Now What?

December 18, 2020December 17, 2020

Since May Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists have demanded elected officials “Defund the Police.” Many Democratic-controlled cities followed through with these leftist demands. Today they are experiencing a surge in violent crimes.

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This is About Power and Control. They got it… We Don’t.

December 22, 2024December 10, 2020 ashok

TV news and the internet have been full of a video featuring restaurant owner Angela Marsden. She’s the owner of Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill. In this video, Marsden is frustrated to the point of tears and she is questioning the lockdown policy.

Court Tosses Unconstitutional Ordinance, Orders City of LA to Pay NRA’s Legal Costs

October 2, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Democrats will do almost anything to shut down or impair the ability of a political opponent to operate. California is where they beta-test these ideas. But sometimes they go too far, and Los Angeles (LA) ordinance 186000 did just that. It prohibited free association with the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Ask Every New Hampshire Democrat if they Agree with BLM – “Do You Hope They Die”?

September 14, 2020 Steve MacDonald

BLM has been a cop-killing activist group since its inception. If not directly involved, it has long since surpassed the necessary level of rhetoric to be complicit in the act of harming others, especially those in law enforcement. So, when two LA County Sheriff’s Deputies were ambushed and shot, BLM’s reaction was predictable.

Defund Police “Laboratory” Results – Homicides in LA up 250% During Week of Peaceful Protests

June 10, 2020 Steve MacDonald

I noted earlier this week that if you wanted to get a look at what a city without police would be like, the riots were an excellent place to start. Here’ another one. Los Angeles. The city of angels. As in 250% more people have become angels (or demons) during the peaceful anti-police protests.

Court Blocks LA Ordinance Requiring Contractors to Declare Political Donations to the NRA

December 17, 2019 Steve MacDonald

If you are unsure as to whether Democrats intend to use government force to suppress speech, look toward Los Angeles. Last April, the city passed an ordinance that would require contractors to declare political contributions to a specific political action organization.

LA’s Newest Homeless Problem – They’re Dropping Dead in Droves

September 6, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Los Angeles has become a city where people are becoming angels (or not depending on matters of faith) as the homeless population dies young. Well below average age, and not just from addiction or violence.

Mayor Joyce Craig’s Left-Coast Buddy Eric Garcetti Oversees a Dirty Infected Third World City-State

January 7, 2020June 29, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Earlier this year we reported the Thyphus outbreak in Los Angeles. The homelessness, mountains of trash, and rats, which are creating a cascade of sanitary and health emergencies.