Friday column preview
You think Pomona's got political intrigue? Well, it does, of course. But Ontario is giving Pomona a run for its money. It's just that Ontario's electeds are quieter.
Tuesday's council meeting seemed like a low-key affair, without dissension. I suspect the high school students in the audience for class credit were bored. What was really going on, however, was fascinating. And juvenile.
Read Friday's column for the full story, or at least as much of it as yours truly could dope out.

A journalist for more than two decades, David Allen has been writing a column for the 

Y'know, I've been reading your column for several years now, and I've never actually read "anger" in your words. However, I felt the disgust you conveyed in telling the Ontario minutes and I must say that I agree 100 percent. Unfortunately for us, we have to stay here until we can afford elsewhere. Meanwhile, we remain low-key. I think the council will get tired of playing it cool and will come out like Pomona.
[Thanks for the support, Kristin. -- DA]
Oh, RIOT!
I've just read the online version and love the Wagner opera!
When I learn German and stop luxuriating in the metaphors, I'll stop crying.