Anatomy of a Campaign Smear* Plus: Kaji's Crown problem. Chen digs another hole for himself. Strange bedfellow. *If you are new to this newsletter, please go to  www.TakeBackTorrance.com  and click on  Newsletter No. 80  for a history of the problems caused by Chen/Kaji/Mauno and on  No. 81  for the start of the smear that is this issue’s lead topic. The victim: District 3’s Asam Sheikh who is running for re-election. The perpetrators: Mike Mauno,  Sheik’s opponent who has ru

For everyone trying to determine whom to vote for, the candidate forums are worth putting on your calendar.  Here are the remaining ones:   April 13. Mayor and City Treasurer. Southwood HOA and West Torance HOA.   7 p.m. Bert Lynn Middle School, 5038 Halison St.     April 20. Mayor and City Treasurer. Hillside Neighborhood Assn.   7 p.m. Alta Loma Park Meeting Room, 26126 Delos Drive.     April 23. Mayor, City Treasurer, Council Districts 1, 3, 5. Torrance League of Women Vot

Chen and Kaji losing Democrat votes. More Chen gaffes. Latest on Hillside Overlay. Food drive George Chen may have won the mayor’s race and Jon Kaji the District 1 seat in 2022 because they flew under many Democrats’ radar.  Many Democrats had no idea that Chen and Kaji were MAGA Trump-loving Republicans ( www.TakeBackTorrance.com ,  Newsletters No. 77, 79) .  In 2022, Democrats had an edge over Republicans among registered voters. And Chen got some of the Democrats’ votes be

Why Chen will be a one-term mayor Chen's friends vs. Kalani's friends Kaji, Mauno break forum rules Pilots lose in court Candidate forum dates George Chen may be Torrance’s mayor, but he is clueless about what it takes to be a leader.   This newsletter edition will examine his mayoralty history and some of his missed opportunities to lead the city into financial solvency, to create a functioning coalition for the good of Torrance and to work with our neighboring cities.  For