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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

Navigating AI Regulation in a Fractured Digital World

Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging force; it is a shaping force. From predictive policing to generative design, its presence now stretches beyond code and into culture, touching nearly every structure of modern life. As we find ourselves tangled in its potential and its perils, the question is no

From rising gas prices to faltering leadership

Dear Readers, This week has felt like a moment of national déjà vu. Another press conference, another round of inflation numbers, another “plan” from Washington that sounds suspiciously like the last. And through it all, Americans kept asking the same question: What are we even doing? It’s not just

Letter from the Editor: Introducing Arias Pro

Dear Readers, As The Arias Journal enters a new chapter, I’m making a small but meaningful change: our subscription tier, formerly called Premium Insider, is now officially Arias Pro. This new name reflects what this publication has become: an independent, solo-run outlet committed to depth, clarity, and original reporting

American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV

A Shepherd for Our Times: An American Pope Guided by Faith In a moment that speaks to the sovereignty of God and the boundless reach of the Gospel, the Roman Catholic Church has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago as the 267th successor to St. Peter, taking the name

Letter from the Editor

Dear Readers, I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your continued support of The Arias Journal. Over the years, this publication has grown into a platform for in-depth stories, thoughtful analysis, and bold perspectives—all made possible by the dedication of our small but passionate team.

Southern California Edison Transmission Tower May Have Ignited Deadly Eaton Fire

Introduction A newly released video offers compelling evidence suggesting that the catastrophic Eaton fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed over 9,000 structures, may have been sparked by a Southern California Edison (SCE) transmission tower. The footage appears to show flashes of blue and white light near the electrical

The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Unraveling the Mystery On the evening of April 4, 1968, the world lost a towering figure of justice and peace when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for his nonviolent fight for civil rights, Dr. King had become

Sen. Alex Padilla Vows to Shield California from Trump’s Deportation Plans

California Senator Alex Padilla has pledged to protect the state’s resources from being used in President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation efforts, emphasizing that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility. Speaking on CBS’ Face the Nation Sunday, Padilla underscored California’s constitutional stance on resisting federal overreach in

New Episode from The Arias Journal Podcast

Intro Are you ready to dive into pressing and thought-provoking issues? In The Arias Journal Podcast's newest episode, titled War, Wisdom, and Wi-Fi, I engage in a conversation with Maximiliano De la Paz that blends personal insight, technological intrigue, and social reflection. Set to premiere on Nov. 5