TUNNEL VISION
Like many aging beauties, Pasadena’s Rose Bowl is most fetching from afar.
LA Weekly. March 15, 2007

PAID IN FULL
In life, former-Alhambra mayor Stephen Ballreich was a lovable underachiever adept at keeping secret his fondness for tempestuous women and after-hour gambling.
Pasadena Weekly. November 30, 2006

WHO KILLED STEPHEN BALLREICH?
After more than 14 years, recently disclosed evidence sheds new light on the unsolved murder of Alhambra’s former mayor.
Pasadena Weekly. February 23, 2006

STATE OF THE UNION
A series of recent sexual assaults have exposed the vulnerability of L.A.’s Union Station to terrorist attack.
Los Angeles City Beat. September 23, 2004 Link to article

PAY TO PLAY L.A.
A look at L.A. airport contracts reveals the same system of sweetheart deals that has dogged the last three mayors.
Los Angeles City Beat. February 12, 2004 Link to article

BRIDGE TO THE PAST
Few incidents can compare to the tragedies that occurred and the ensuing public dramas that played out after the day the Colorado Street Bridge nearly feel apart.
Pasadena Weekly. September 18, 2003

GOT YOUR BACK
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center is the last chance for kids, gangsters, and other uninsured victims of severe spinal injuries. Now the county wants to shut it down.
Los Angeles City Beat. July 31, 2003

AIRPORT DIPLOMACY
Far away, deep in the county of San Bernardino
Los Angeles City Beat. June 19, 2003

RIORDAN’S DOWNTOWN DEAL
The mayor’s first brush with City Hall netted him a windfall.
LA Weekly. April 4, 1997

CHIEF SAYS ‘SCOOPERS’ NOT SUPER
Planes failed test in Calabasas Blaze.
Daily News of Los Angeles. October 27, 1996

U.S. SCOLDS PASADENA POLICE OVER DRUG FUNDS
Purchase of five cars for senior officers with $120,000 in federal narcotics-seizure money is deemed a violation. City officials downplay the matter.
The Los Angeles Times. May 29, 1995

ABUSE INQUIRY TARGETS PASADENA’S EX-CHIEF
The girlfriend of former Police Department head accused him of beating her but later recanted. He is now living in Virginia and has declined to comment.
The Los Angeles Times. May 5, 1995

HIRED GUNS WAGE COUNTY LEGAL WARS
L.A. County pays more for outside legal help than the state; firms donate heavily to curry favor.
LA Weekly. January 13, 1995

FREQUENT FLIERS
Commissioners at Burbank airport take their opportunity to fly far, and for free.
LA Weekly. November 18, 1994

PARENTS QUEST FOR THE TRUTH
Military altered details surrounding son’s death.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune. October 2, 1994

COPING WITH DEATH
Father seeks answers to son’s drowning.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune. August 27, 1994

FBI PROBE FOLLOWS TANGLED PATH TO FIRM RUN BY EX-U.S. TREASURER
San Gabriel Valley Tribune. April 1, 1994

WOMAN MAKES HOME FOR HOLIDAYS IN HER CAR
San Gabriel Valley Tribune. December 25, 1992

IF CLINTON WINS, COULD L.A. CADRE GARNER KEY POSITIONS?
And would that make any difference for L.A. firms?
Los Angeles Business Journal. August 24, 1992