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Landslide at Porto Marina Keeps a PCH Lane Closed
Hans Lantz at KBUU Radio in Malibu said on April 1 story that a northbound lane of PCH has been closed for weeks at Porto Marina. He reported: “One block down the coast … the Porto Marina [Tramonto] landslide …...
Viewpoint: Los Angeles in Turmoil: A Metropolis Upside Down
(Editor’s note: This first appeared in the Westside Current https://www.westsidecurrent.com/news and is printed with permission.) By TIM CAMPBELL There’s a rather ungainly street tree outside our home. Judging by its mass of tangled branches and forlorn appearance, it’s a safe...
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Supervisor Horvath Questions City Ordinance 41.18
It appears that 3rd District L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who represents Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Bel Air and Venice, has her panties in a wad. It revolves around an analysis of L.A. City Ordinance 41.18 by Paul...
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AUDIT! AUDIT! Everyone Wants an Audit of Homeless Programs
(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in CityWatch on March 14 and is reprinted with permission click here.) By TIM CAMPBELL Over the past few weeks, we’ve read a lot about various reports, studies, and pending audits of homelessness programs...
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Krekorian Challenges LAist Report on LAHSA Findings, Cites Misleading Data
LAist’s Nick Gerda reported that the City was hiding a LAHSA report about the ineffectiveness of 41.18 (“Encampment Analysis”). It appears Gerda is unclear about the code, and does not question LAHSA’s (Los Angeles Housing Service Authority) explanation of the...
Posted in City, City Councilmember Traci Park, Homelessness
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VIEWPOINT: Vote No on HLA, Here’s Why
By TRACI PARK On Tuesday, Los Angeles voters will decide the fate of Measure HLA, also referred to as Healthy Streets LA, an effort backed by bike activists who also want to tear down the 90 freeway. Essentially, HLA would...
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District Attorney Debate Held at Harvard Westlake
The Westside and Valley Current and Harvard Westlake sponsored a forum at the high school for the public to hear the 12 candidates running for District Attorney. Before the debate began, Councilwoman Traci Park spoke. “I have said the District...
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Councilmember Park Joins Firefighters in Opposing HLA
Councilmember Traci Park joins L.A. City Firefighters in urging residents to vote “No” on Measure HLA. Measure HLA would require City Street Services, also known as StreetsLA, to install modifications that serve bicycle riders and pedestrians whenever improvements are made...
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Ferrer, L.A. County Health Department Sued over Needle Distribution
The Santa Monica Coalition founders announced on February 15, it has filed a lawsuit against County Health Director Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County Health Department, and the Venice Family Clinic (as a real party of interest), in connection with...
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Fire Station 69 Trees Destroying Building
The large pine trees needles/branches have done damage to Fire Station 69’s roof during the storms. One captain wrote, “I have been attempting to get the trees trimmed by the city for quite some time. I am still attempting to...
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