Opinion – Page 9 – California Globe

From The Hills To City Hall? The Rise of Spencer Pratt

May 7, 2026 5:21 pmMay 8, 2026 10:03 pm

Just weeks ago, the political class dismissed him as a reality-TV punchline. But Spencer Pratt, a reality star and 42 year-old millennial “outsider,” delivered a powerful reality check last night during the Los Angeles mayoral debate. Today, Pratt is surging...

Seniors Pay the Price as Rideshare Costs Climb

May 7, 2026 6:00 amMay 7, 2026 6:01 am

For many seniors, rideshares are key to unlocking independence. They provide a way to get to doctor’s appointments, pick up prescriptions and attend a grandchild’s birthday party. They help seniors stay connected to their communities and maintain a sense of...

Service Members Deserve the Right to Protect Themselves on Base

May 6, 2026 1:00 pmMay 6, 2026 1:01 pm

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took a big step toward restoring common sense this month. Armed service members can now apply to carry their private guns while off duty on base with the help of a memorandum called “Non-Official Personal...

California’s Horror Flick: Why Voters Keep Running Upstairs

May 5, 2026 6:30 amMay 5, 2026 6:31 am

I grew up in the 1980s watching Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees chase teenagers who always made the same dumb decision. Instead of bolting for the exit, the damsel in distress sprinted upstairs and locked herself in a dark room....

Los Angeles PD’s Police Chief Just Warned That Security Isn’t Good Enough For the 2028 Olympics – and the City Should Listen

May 4, 2026 9:15 amMay 4, 2026 9:16 am

I’ve seen local governments cut the cost on police services in the past, namely after the horrifying effects of the “defund the police” campaign that took shape years ago. But in this particular case, the city just needs to shut...

Paramount Begs FCC for Green Light on Middle Eastern Sovereign Funds

April 30, 2026 8:14 amApril 30, 2026 8:14 am

Just days after Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders gave the nod to Paramount Global’s $111 billion takeover, the Hollywood giant has already raced to the Federal Communications Commission with a petition seeking formal approval for nearly half a billion dollars in...

A Miracle in Medical Economics Called Capitalism

April 29, 2026 8:00 amApril 29, 2026 8:01 am

Our present California Medi-Cal healthcare system is a hopeless, sick, and non-caring mess, and is on a precipitous economic and moral decline. Believe me, I worked my way through it, survived it, rejected it, and am here to help you...