Monthly Archives: July 2007

Mayor Denies Spending Taxpayer Money to Finance Romance

From the Associated Press: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says he didn’t use a penny of taxpayer money to finance his romance with a TV newscaster, but authorities have said nothing about the whereabouts of his police bodyguards during the time he … Continue reading

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Not The Mirthala Salinas Story We’ve Been Waiting For

I’ve been blogging that we need a good Mirthala Salinas profile. She’s an interesting, intelligent and scandalous woman. It takes The Los Angeles Times to produce a boring article on her. That required special skill. Why is there no mention … Continue reading

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Mayor’s Security Girl

Eric Longabardi reports: ERSNews has been investigating the alleged relationship of Mayor Villaraigosa and a female member of his LAPD security detail. The officer, who ERS/The Enterprise Report can reveal exclusively is 14-year LAPD veteran Anita Moreno, works on the … Continue reading

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What’s The Difference Between News And Gossip?

Fred emails: In an era of Paris Hilton, Britney, etc., the answer is: nothing. Gossip is what the media puts on the front page when they want someone to buy their rags. Gossip is news. All of this reminds me … Continue reading

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Israel’s Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger To Speak At Beth Jacob Aug. 11

According to the Beth Jacob email: "Chief Rabbi of the State of Israel, Rabbi Yonah Metzger, Shabbat Aug. 11. Rabbi Metzger will be giving the drasha & speaking at a very special Seudah Shlishit. Sponsored by Aron Abecassis & Michelle … Continue reading

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