Instead of a fist-pounding corpulent senator, we now have our own State of California dancing to the tune played by Hollywood moguls while they ask "How high?" to commands of "Jump."

There was nothing sweeter than the smiles on the residents faces -- and the affirmation that God will see us through to next year

We have to take responsibility to protect this precious resource

It's time for Gov. Schwarzenegger to step up and protect his fellow actors

Beitcher is denying some residents what could be their last meal

"Why do we treat our animals with more respect and commitment than our fellow man?"

The dug-in stances of the two sides are reminiscent of a long labor strike