I tried to talk to Brendan Corbett, Alex Villanueva’s assistant sheriff about his campaign for Sheriff of LA County. It did not go well.
“I believe data centers, the only place that they exist, is in hell.” — Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellen inewsource.org/2026/05/13/d... via @philipsalata.bsky.social
Took my Hasselblad backpacking again
Wherever they turn, residents in and around Santa Fe Springs, California, contend with toxic hazards. capitalandmain.com/california-h...
Last year, I broke the news that $400,000 raised for the survivors of a fatal 2022 fire in the Bronx had never been spent.
All the money has now reached the survivors. My story: nysfocus.com/2026/05/15/b...
It doesn’t sound true, but I’m really grateful to share that my work for @capitalandmain.bsky.social earned 16 finalist placings at this year’s California Journalism Awards.
Thanks so much for the recognition @cnpa.bsky.social
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Former Hollywood bailiff Sonia Montejano is running to be Sheriff of LA County. She wants to eliminate deputy gangs, approve more concealed carry permits and bring in the National Guard to fill vacancies. Check out my interview with her on my YouTube channel.
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Eco brutalist building (apartment?) in central Quito