New drug’s potentially fatal side effects obscured by ‘soothing acronym,’ doctors say

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Other physicians say they won’t prescribe the drug. “If there was a medication that worked, I would be the first person to use it,” said Dr. Clifford Sigel, a neurologist in Santa Monica. “But I won’t be using this in my practice.” He pointed ...
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Author of 'A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66' appearing at Route 66 Road Fest

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Said a book promo: Rolling west from Chicago to Santa Monica, the author shares inside information about the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB teams based in the cites and towns along Route 66. In addition, enjoy anecdotes gathered from auto and horse racing tracks ...
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California’s budget charade reflects a 15-year-long conflict over the process

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What’s happening on the state budget this week — or, more accurately, not happening — is the latest chapter in a 15-year-long saga of manipulative Capitol politics. Sometime before Saturday night, the Legislature will pass what its leaders will claim is a state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year that begins on July 1.
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