Category Archives: Marina del Rey

Chain Envelops Independent Newspaper

No it’s not an April Fools Day joke. The 40-year-old independent newspaper, the Marina del Rey Argonaut, has been sold to a newspaper chain, Southland Publishing, Incorporated. The Argonaut was founded by David Asper Johnson, who was its owner-publisher until … Continue reading

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Underground Methane – A Ticking Timebomb

By John Davis The Four Kings and One Queen who call themselves the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the California Coastal Commission joined forces November 3 to wipe out hundreds of small boat slips, erect private buildings on … Continue reading

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Snoopin’ Around – The Story of David Asper Johnson and The Argonaut

Reviewed by Jim Smith Sometimes those who report the news have the biggest influence on shaping the news in the first place. Probably no one had a bigger influence on the the development of Marina del Rey than Argonaut founder … Continue reading

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