Opinion

Beachcombing – Publicity Guidelines

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About 90 percent of the news releases sent to the Beachcomber end up in the trash can. This confirms what one UCLA professor stated back in the 1970s as I pursued a professional designation in public relations.

Tariffs and Toys Sinking Our Future

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The cargo cranes are stalling. Ships are bypassing the San Pedro Bay. And in homes across America, back-to-school budgets are about to buckle under the weight of Donald Trump’s latest political stunt.

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I have sinned and have a confession to make.

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I recently learned at www.thedrive.com that California is about to run out of license plate numbers by the end of 2025.

Culinary Kudos to Simmzy’s

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I really like this place. This is where I bring my family when they come to town. The menu has something for everyone and their cheeseburgers are fantastic.

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"Emergency Alert: Severe. Earthquake Detected! Drop, Cover, Hold On, Protect Yourself. – USGS ShakeAlert."

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If you have not already done so, please read the letter to the editor below. “Special correspondent” Colvin’s comments are right on target:

The “Town Hall” invitations were sent to Garcia supporters only. The news media was not invited.

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Columnist Steve Propes wanted to share the following “different analysis” of President Trump’s State of the Union Address with our readers:

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Several years ago, this column printed an “obituary” that was accredited to the London Times. It went something like this:

Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Threat to Democracy in America

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Trump Gets a Ceasefire

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