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Latest — 23 Aug 2026

Farewell

Dear Readers and Subscribers, Thank you for five years of readership, support, and contributions to The Arias Journal. I am deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to read, subscribe, share, and support the journal throughout its journey. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, I have made the difficult decision

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Algorithm of Power: Artificial Divinity and Erasure

In an era where political identity is increasingly mediated through screens, algorithms, and spectacle, the line between leadership and mythology has begun to blur. Few figures embody this transformation more than Donald Trump, a man who not only dominates headlines but also serves as a digital canvas on which narratives

A Fourth Grader on a College Campus

A Wednesday Night That Looks Different Every Wednesday evening, while most fourth graders are finishing homework or watching television, 10-year-old Honey Cooper packs up her art supplies and heads to a college classroom. Her destination is not an after-school club or tutoring session. Instead, Honey walks into

California Supreme Court to Review Suspension of Former D.A. Michael Ramos

I. A Long-Running Corruption Battle Reignites Michael Ramos, the former district attorney of San Bernardino County, has agreed to a six-month suspension from practicing law in California after allegedly destroying evidence tied to one of the region’s most contentious public-corruption prosecutions. The California State Bar disclosed

Editor’s Note: Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has arrived, and as we prepare for tonights feast I would like to take a moment to wish you a warm and meaningful holiday. Whether you’re spending the week with family, traveling, catching up on rest, or just enjoying a well-earned break, I hope these next few

Ontario Wins Round One in the Chino Basin Water Fight

A San Bernardino court sides with Ontario in its challenge to a $985 million Inland Empire Utilities Agency project — but the region’s water war is far from over. Ontario has claimed a significant victory in its ongoing dispute with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), following a San Bernardino

The Hidden Power of City Clerks

The Most Important Person You’ve Never Voted For Walk into any city hall across Southern California—Fontana, Pomona, Temecula, San Bernardino—and you’ll likely see the mayor’s name on the wall, the council agendas stacked at the front desk, and the city manager’s office behind a

Unincorporated, Underserved

Where the City Doesn’t Go Drive just fifteen minutes past the heart of cities like San Bernardino, Palmdale, or Riverside, and you’ll find communities that technically exist, homes, families, businesses, but don’t belong to any city. These are California’s unincorporated areas, and for the 2.2

The Rise of Contract Cities: Why more SoCal cities are outsourcing public services

A Quiet Transformation If you’ve ever driven through cities like La Habra Heights, Rolling Hills, or Eastvale, you might not realize they don’t actually have their own police department. Or their own fire trucks. Or, in many cases, even their own employees. These are what’s known as

Mandatory Trash Bins Coming to San Bernardino? What Residents Need to Know

San Bernardino residents may soon notice changes to their waste collection system. These changes are not just a local initiative; they stem from California’s Senate Bill 1383, a statewide law aimed at reducing organic waste in landfills and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The legislation has triggered new requirements for