Revolution Calling

Six Flags Magic Mountain has not done its part to stop the spread of COVID-19 during the Delta Variant surge. Now they will have to check their customers' vaccination status or verify that they have had a recent, negative test.

Carl & Nicole discuss a trip to the amusement park while the triplets ride the Revolution.

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RMC Raptor Coaster - Under Construction

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(9/21/21) One of our readers sent in a couple of construction pictures from Six Flags Magic Mountain. Mostly demolition and clearing taking place right now, while we wait for the park to still announce and confirm their 2022 new coaster project. (Photo Credit to Carl J. Petersen)."

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Dear Betsy DeVos: Your Friend Nick Melvoin

LAUSD School Board Member Nick Melvoin wrote to Trump's Education Secretary seeking funds to expand a charter school that is draining resources from Los Angeles public schools.

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Charter School Regulators Fail Again

A charter’s sudden and chaotic closure draws attention to the fact that these publicly funded private schools lack adequate oversight.

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Facing Down Another Birthday With Jack And Diane

Traveling out of state on the weekend before my birthday I find myself reminiscing, taking stock of the present, and looking into the future.

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Will A Lack Of Oversight Land School District In Court?

The Charter School Division’s enforcement falls between inconsistent and non-existent, creating potential legal liabilities for the LAUSD.

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Ethics Complaints Filed Against Nick Melvoin

LAUSD School Board Member is accused of diverting LAUSD resources meant to help students in an attempt to gain an advantage in his re-election campaign.

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California Assemblywoman Traffics In Trump's Big Lie

38th Assembly District representative Suzette Martinez Valladares promotes the falsehood that recent elections were fraudulently conducted.

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Losing Sight Of The Needs Of Children And Their Families

LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin was the voice for those who wanted to open school campuses prematurely. When will he start putting “kids first?”

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Selling Her Political Soul For Charter Schools

Former California State Senate majority leader Gloria Romero ignores Larry Elder’s documented misogyny in endorsing his candidacy.

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