The headline, in Rockwell Extra Bold 72-point cap, couldn’t be ignored: “IS RENT CONTROL THE SOLUTION?” Although the question is certainly provocative, it’s equally perplexing … the solution to what?
The first iteration of Steve Solomon’s “My Mother’s Italian My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy” was so successful that it’s toured the nation for years and Solomon has followed up with two subsequent versions of his one-man comedy monologue.
The concerns of overpopulation, diminishing natural resources and global weather changes are taken very serious by many. There is a scientific research laboratory in Norway that takes these issues seriously enough to strive for any solution – even a radical one.
On June 7, 2017 the Beachcomber broke a story that exposed the Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) questionable handling, release and special treatment of Councilwoman Jeannine Pearce, 36, and her former chief of staff, Devin Cotter, 36.
On June 7, 2017 the Beachcomber broke a story that exposed the Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) questionable handling, release and special treatment of Councilperson Jeannine Pearce, 36, and her former chief of staff, Devin Cotter, 36. The incident followed a June 3, 2:40 a.m.
Two members of Long Beach’s version of the “Rat Pack” died recently. Investment advisor N. Jack Dilday died this past Monday and hardwood flooring guru Dick Stolz passed away in early September. A celebration of life for Stolz will be held this Sunday at The Grand, 4101 E. Willow St., 2-5 p.m.
Those of you who follow my writings regularly expect to encounter the subject of money. Since this is what you’ve tuned in for, I’ll not disappoint you … well, not exactly, though I must warn you this time I’ll not dwell on the processes of making money, but rather on its disposal.
Probably the reason American Made didn’t meet studio opening week expectations ($$) is because it’s too cerebral for the targeted audience. Instead of seeing Tom Cruise clinging to the outside of a plane during takeoff, he is inside at the controls.
Cabaret is now up and running in the Studio Theatre of the storied Long Beach Playhouse; it’s a rousing musical that made its stage debut in the 1960s and is about the rise of fascism in the 1920s and 30s, but it has great relevance to these moments of the 21st century.
Halloween is almost upon us. Of course, on Halloween night, you may see a parade of monsters, demons, Transformers and other frightening individuals stopping by your house, exercising their right to demand candy. Fortunately, their appearance will be unlikely to cause you unpleasant dreams.
