The Christian Science Monitor picks up on the story of politicians who blog. There's not a whole lot new to that angle, but I found this tidbit intriguing:
Entire communities have turned to the Web in hopes of providing information ignored by mainstream media that are gradually consolidating into fewer voices. Situated between Los Angeles and Anaheim - and largely overlooked by both - Bellflower, Calif., now sends out e-bulletins to residents - announcing Easter egg hunts and chili cook-offs once reported in newspapers."Generally it was just the shootings and robberies that made the news," says Jeff Hobbs, a city spokesman.