January 18-24, 2009


A vacant echo within L.A. County press corps – Los Angeles Times, Sunday, January 18, 2009
Far fewer journalists are now covering the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the largest local government in the United States.

Caltrans renews study of 710 Freeway tunnel – Los Angeles Times, Tuesday, January 19, 2009
Caltrans and MTA are studying alternatives to the 710 freeway extension, including links to the 2 and 210 freeways.

PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION 2009: Obama’s ascent to the top – Glendale News Press, Tuesday, January 19, 2009
Glendale City Councilman Ara Najarian discusses classmate Barack Obama’s days at Occidental College.

The 25 Most Influential Liberals in the U.S. – Forbes.com, Friday, January 23, 2009
Note the growing number of public policy bloggers and their presumed influence.