Although the latest piece from the Associated Press attempts to throw at least a bone of coverage to Independent voters with the 2012 election coming up, it is riddled with superficial analysis and even unfairly ignores a number of critical factors.

San Diego is the world leader of research into creating petroleum-based products from algae (AKA pond scum.) The potential is certainly there.  All it takes to create algae for biofuel is lots of sun, level ground, and a little water.  It is best grown in deserts, and the nearby Imperial Valley is an ideal location.

After years of denials and legal battles, a former city official of Vernon pleaded guilty to illegally using taxpayer funds for golf outings, meals, massages, and even to pay off his own personal credit card debt, wrapping up one of several corruption cases that have brought the city under increased scrutiny. 

If anyone thought the revolution to overthrow establishment candidates had lost its steam after the 2010 midterms, recent events seem to demonstrate that the movement is far from over.

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Calguns Foundation have filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in California to have the state's definition of “assault weapons” declared unconstitutionally vague. Joining these organizations as a Plaintiff is Iraq combat veteran Brendan John Richards who served as a U.S. Marine.

Pacific Gas & Electric is abandoning pilot projects for wave power off the California coast. It cited lack of funding and high costs of the projects as the primary reasons.

A hand-lettered sign at the corner of Speckled and Bear Avenues in Kings Beach, CA -- two narrow lanes by most city's standards -- cries out for attention to those passing eastbound toward CA-267:  NO BIO-MESS.