Observations

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.

Ed goes over the differences between modern, progressive, science-based states...and Florida.

Online videos apparently posted by the shooter who killed two children and injured 17 other people at a Catholic church in Minneapolis on Wednesday, describe an obsession with school shootings and show a rambling written statement and numerous guns painted with slurs, mass killers’ names and political messages. So why was this threat not identified? Perhaps the FBI's attention has be shifted elsew...

A large randomized trial in Spain provides strong evidence suggests that following the diet, cutting calories, and exercising lowers the chances of developing diabetes for those with metabolic risk factors.

Trump made a series of false claims about elections in a Monday social media post in which he pledged to “lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS” and voting machines – including an inaccurate assertion that states have to run elections in the manner the president tells them to. The Constitution does not give the President any control over federal elections. So, Ed encourages voters to not b...

What do the US/Ukraine/Russia and a ménage à trois have in common? Ed explains.

Ed warns us not to be fooled by appearances, as he lays out the reality of the summit between Putin and Trump.

The Kobayashi Maru is a training exercise from Star Trek, designed as a no-win scenario for Starfleet Academy cadets. Ultimately, it's a test of character and decision-making under pressure, rather than a test of combat prowess. James T. Kirk famously cheated by reprogramming the simulation to give him a chance of success. Ed makes the comparison of one of Star Trek's most enduring references, to...

"Back in the day," Ed and Hollywood were partners on a bi-Coastal radio show. Though they kept in touch over the years, as with many relationships, those check-ins became less and less frequent as each followed his own path on opposite ends of the country. Ed recently found out Harrison passed away a couple years ago, and in keeping with the promise they made to each other, he played Hollywood's s...

Ed opines that the Democratic Party is a disaster at messaging to drive votes

Ed comments on the Trump Administration's complete about-face on the Epstein conspiracy.

The most ever-present reality of living in the United States are the daily acts of right-wing terrorism committed against innocent civilians. According to the FBI, 100% of extremist acts in 2022 were committed by right-wing operatives. In any given year, the figure fluctuates between 95% and 100%.

From Kennedy’s ongoing makeover of the CDC’s Advisory Committee, to removal of the recommendation that healthy pregnant women and children receive the Covid vaccine, the impacts could affect public health negatively for generations to come.

Oscar Wilde's FULL quote is "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness." That last part matters...