Author: Sean McMorris

Article IV, Section 404 of the Pasadena City Charter states that vacated City Council seats SHALL be filled by appointment agreed upon by a majority of the...

In November 2021, District 5 City Councilman, Rodger Chandler, passed away, leaving a vacant seat on Arcadia’s five-person City Council. By Sean McMorris...

Article IV, Section 404 of the Pasadena City Charter states that vacated City Council seats SHALL be filled by appointment agreed upon by a majority of the...

“Negro”, “PO-Lice”, “rendition them”, and “The Gays” all have been used in San Gabriel County Water District Vice President Eric Chan’s...

This is a companion piece to the op-ed on the March 2020 election in which Tony Ding ousted Juli Costanzo (see Defeated San Gabriel Councilwoman and Her...

There is a trend in San Gabriel elections and politics that has remained taboo for too long.  I am challenging the discrimination that has reared its head too...

Public records show that since at least 2011 San Gabriel City Hall has been providing an annual subsidy of $31,680 to the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce...

In a time of crisis, City priorities change—or at least they should change. By Sean McMorris I guess some nonessential things are untouchable, even during a...

The Los Angeles County Registrar has certified the March 3, 2020 election results. By Sean McMorris For the city of Monterey Park City Council election, Yvonne...

> If you’re looking for the November 3rd, 2020 election coverage, click for Local Main Election Live Updates. The Los Angeles County Registrar has...

For the first time, most Californians got up to 11 days to vote at the polls in the March 2020 primaries. By Sean McMorris Californians have also had the option...

San Gabriel City Councilwoman Julie Costanzo is up for re-election this year. She has been on the City Council for 17 years and is a Sales Director for the...

WE INVESTIGATE There are four candidates for Pasadena Mayor on the March 3, 2020 ballot. In addition to incumbent Terry Tornek, they are Major Williams, Jason...

WE INVESTIGATE John Harrington, who has served two terms on the San Gabriel City Council, is up for reelection this March. By Sean McMorris A review of...

WE INVESTIGATE How candidates fund their campaigns is important because it gives voters insight into the wealth, connections, and loyalties of the candidate. By...

Alhambra tenants, Andreea T. and Sal P., delivered impassioned pleas to the Alhambra City Council at multiple city council meetings in November 2019. They live...