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.
I see from our online poll that 85 percent of our readers disapprove of being part of a sanctuary city or state. If I were a politician, this appears to be a “third rail” topic that would cause those voting for the measure to be kicked out of office come 2018.
To raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement, Congress has designated the third week of October as National Save for Retirement Week. What lessons can you learn from this event?
Reginald Rose’s “Twelve Angry Men” began as a teleplay initially broadcast in 1954. In the subsequent year Rose adapted his television script for the stage. In 1957 it was again adapted by Rose for the big screen, becoming a hugely profitable film starring Henry Fonda.
“I would like a mango,” announces Queen Victoria (Judy Dench). They only grow in India, is the reply. “Well, I’m Empress of India, so have one sent,” she commands.
