Pinch of Salt: Church Collective explores how to make the bad in Long Beach better – Press Telegram
What do Long Beach’s leaders think about our city? What’s good? What’s bad? What can we do about…
Pinch of Salt: Nuclear power in Long Beach worth developing – with safety first – Press Telegram
How do you feel about nuclear power? You know, that thing that started with the atom bomb, developed…
Pinch of Salt: Electricity bill soars as fans get turned up high – Press Telegram
Southern California Edison let me know last week that I’m likely to spend more than usual on electricity…
Pinch of Salt: Painful city budget worth taking a close look – Press Telegram
Ouch. No, we better make that OUCH! I’m talking about the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for Long Beach,…
Pinch of Salt: Road trip becomes the perfect summer vacation – Press Telegram
Road trip! You might recall that I like road trips. I like the long drives, the varying scenery…
Pinch of Salt: Excitement abounds with Olympics right around the corner – Press Telegram
I received an email about 10 days ago with lots of exclamation points – attempting to generate enthusiasm,…
Pinch of Salt: This old house continues evolution with new project – Press Telegram
Let’s talk about getting old. No, I’m not going to talk about how I am really, really old…
Pinch of Salt: 250 years of Independence Day really worth celebrating – Press Telegram
God Bless America. It’s a song – one you’re likely going to hear a lot in the next…
Pinch of Salt: Seasons in Southern California confound backyard apple tree – Press Telegram
Spring has sprung at the Saltzgaver homestead. No, wait. It’s harvest season. That’s in the fall, right? Except…
Pinch of Salt: Being a father isn’t as easy as it looks – Press Telegram
Happy Father’s Day. I’ve been thinking about fathers, the responsibilities involved and the joys and heartaches quite a…
Pinch of Salt: Whaling Wall means never saying you’re sorry – Press Telegram
A Wyland Whaling Wall is forever. I think that “forever” phrase originated in a commercial for a diamond…
Pinch of Salt: Late night wildlife encounter makes for another doggy tale – Press Telegram
I love my dogs. Really, I do. We spoil them all. I spend way too much on the…