Category Archives: L.A. County Supervisors

Gladstone’s Presentation Has Several Inconsistencies

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Sue

  PCH Beach Associates Tom Tellefsen appeared before a special Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting on October 30 to explain why the Gladstones project had only appeared once before the PPCC and why there had been no public hearings. HISTORY: … Continue reading →

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Mental Institution Will Open … with an Ocean View

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Sue

  Palisades resident and Santa Monica commercial business owner, John Alle wrote to CTN about the mental health facility that is slated to open in Santa Monica at 413 and 425 Ocean Avenue and has ocean views. “Forty-seven units are … Continue reading →

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Bike Path Repair Underway Since February 2024

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Sue

Many may remember that L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath opened the newly constructed .6-mile path of the Marvin Braude Bike Trail in May 2023 at a ceremony held by Will Rogers Beach Lifeguard Headquarters. According to L.A. County, the total … Continue reading →

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This Year’s Point in Time Count: Numbers Are Down, Doesn’t Account for Deaths

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Sue

The following numbers were released by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ Office, today after the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) released its Point in Time (PIT) Count. Homelessness reported to have declined for two years in a row in L.A. … Continue reading →

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LETTERS: Opposing Senate Bill 549 that Would Take Away Local Control

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Several people have expressed dismay over SB 549, which they feel is being rushed into legislation by Senator Ben Allen, without being properly vetted. CTN spoke to Sen. Allen today and will share that conversation tomorrow.) OPPOSE SB … Continue reading →

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Homelessness Programs: Could Things Get Any Worse?

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This article first appeared in CityWatch on December 16 and is reprinted with permission.) By TIM CAMPBELL   Over the past few months, it seems there has been nothing but bad news about the performance of Los Angeles’ … Continue reading →

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Lots of Questions about Why Homeless Aren’t Being Helped or Housed: Few Answers

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in CityWatch on July 15 and is reprinted with permission.) TIM CAMPBELL  After the June 28 announcement that LAHSA’s latest PIT count showed miniscule decreases in overall and unsheltered homelessness, LA officials were quick … Continue reading →

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Ferrer Says Drug Users Are in Public Spaces Because of Lack of Housing

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Sue

The reason that Los Angeles has so many drug users living on the street, according to L.A. Department of Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer, “If you don’t have a house, you’ll do your drugs in a public space.” At … Continue reading →

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Supervisor Horvath Questions City Ordinance 41.18

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Sue

  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 … Continue reading →

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