Author Archives: Negar Tehrani

You know that guy who lives next to you? The one who helped you find your lost dog? The one who returns your Entertainment Weekly when the mailman goofs? Well, guess what? He’s a sex offender. So don’t go trick-or-treating at his house. Better yet, don’t even acknowledge him as a member of society.

As if Californians’ mad driving and congested highways weren’t reason enough to worry about traffic safety, a new commercial plan to post ads on road alert signs by state transportation directors could add to the concern. Translation: It’s not legal for motorists to talk on the phone or text while driving, but it’s OK to read ads on the side of the road.

Amid the political debates, media coverage, registration of voters on Bruin Walk, and Saturday Night Live spoofs of Gov. Sarah Palin, I can’t help but think about the upcoming elections.

In fewer than 21 days, California may undergo a cash shortage that could result in more unemployment, education cuts and terminations of government programs.

Universal health care might just have to wait its turn a little longer on the list of health care-related issues under consideration by legislators.

In response to childhood tantrums about hating school and not wanting to do homework, we have heard parents and teachers repeatedly emphasize that receiving an education is not a right, but rather a privilege, something legal residents may take for granted but is a hard reality hitting illegal immigrants.

This year’s men’s Spanish Olympic basketball team needs a reminder of how to distinguish between a joke and plain disrespect: If both sides involved aren’t laughing, it’s probably not funny.