Observations

Ed read a recent blog by former Laguna Beach Councilmember George Weiss about current Mayor Mark Orgill, and noted that though the information in the piece is largely factual, key facts were omitted, such as the fact that Weiss was on the Council when the circumstances outlined occurred.

Ed wonders aloud if our founding fathers would be disappointed in the lack of political courage that today’s politicians show. Both sides of the aisle have shown no courage in the last several years.

Ed points the finger at 1990s garbage television as the catalyst for today’s dumbing down of American society.

Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, referring to June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War.

Ed details what led up to the sudden removal of 9 mature trees on Forest Avenue, and the City's fumble in its communication with the community.

Fuck the FCC

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a new effort to initiate legal guardianships for hundreds of veterans, including some who are homeless or “at risk of homelessness,” that could be used to force more of them into involuntary or institutional care.

Ed makes the case that the administration will spend as much as it takes against Iran, in order to keep the Epstein files, and the failure of the FBI to find Nancy Guthrie, off the front page.

AI is showing humans how to plan & successfully carry out mass killings and assassinations

Ed examines the timeline behind the attack on Iran, and the inability for the American press to focus on more than one story at a time, losing focus on the Epstein files, and the FBI's Kash Patel's fumbling of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping.

History and legacies.

Ed asserts that all the people who committed criminal acts during Trump's time in office, or were complicit, need to face justice for those acts...most important, Trump and those in his administration.

Ed makes the case for Denver to win, despite having a quarterback that has not thrown a pass this season.

Vegas has been seeing consistent declines in tourism, especially from Californians. California offers diverse landscapes (beaches, mountains, redwoods) and culture (LA, SF), while Las Vegas' concentrated entertainment (casinos, shows, nightlife) grow more and more expensive while simultaneously losing its "shine."

New California laws for 2026 bring significant changes, including key areas affected like consumer rights, employment, healthcare, education, and housing.

In the age of social media being the source of people's information, Ed talks about the importance of ensuring information you post is accurate (and calling it out when it is not).

Sonder, a short-term rental and boutique hotel company that had a licensing deal with Marriott, abruptly went out of business, stranding guests worldwide. Laguna Beach has two Sonder hotels; in this exclusive, Ed talks to Lorraine about what happened, and the possible futures of those two hotel properties.

Ed calls out Trump's multiple lies during the 60 Minutes interview, and makes the argument that the fault is OURS for allowing him to normalize lies.

For years, Tylenol has generally been considered safe for treating pain and fever — even during pregnancy, when doctors discourage patients from using many medications. But recent news reports about the federal government connecting Tylenol to autism have drawn fresh questions about the drug, and concerns.

Firms, caught between their profits and suffering through a painful journey through treacherous MAGA politics, have rushed to fold.

Back in 2020, Ed experienced a local version of what happened to Jimmy Kimmel, and he comments on the dangers on media cowtailing to government pressures, and why Voice of Laguna remains independent, without the strings that come with an FCC license.

For nearly 60 years, Publishers Clearing House had been known for changing individuals’ lives, fulfilling their dreams with prize money it promised would keep coming for as long as they lived. But now the company is in bankruptcy, and winners’ dreams have turned into nightmares.

Known for his starring roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men,” Redford also directed award-winning films such as “Ordinary People” and “A River Runs Through It.” Redford was also a dedicated environmentalist who voiced his concern about the lack of focus on climate change.

Ed addresses why he has not mentioned Kirk's murder until now, in this very brief editorial.

This day is about pausing to remember the 2,983 people killed in the 2001 attacks, and the courageous acts by first responders and regular people.