Category Archives: Viewpoint

Officials Employ “Blame the Victim” Mentality in the Fires

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Sue

Blaming the victim means that victims of crimes or tragedies are held accountable for what happened to them. Others lay the blame on the victim, such as a domestic violence case, because “she had it coming.” Experts say that is … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: We’re at a Tipping Point: City’s Response Must Be More Transparent and Accountable

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This Viewpoint was originally posted on May 7 on Steadfast LA and is reprinted with permission.) By RICK CARUSO Nearly four months to the day since wildfires ripped through four communities in and around Los Angeles, yet our … Continue reading →

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Excitement in the Palisades: It’s Palpable

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Sue

On a social media platform one Palisades resident wrote “We moved back to our home [apartment] on Saturday and glad we did. Thanks to everyone that made it possible. FEMA, the EPA, the Corps of Engineers, LADWP and the Gas … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Get the DWP Out of the Park

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Sue

This editor was with a New York Times photographer this morning. For a story about Pacific Palisades and its future, she was asked to have her photo taken. When CTN asked where other Palisades people were being photographed, the Times … Continue reading →

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Homelessness Joins a Tradition of L.A. Corruption

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in CityWatch on February 24.) By TIM CAMPBELL In the early 20th century, residents and farmers in California’s Owens Valley noticed strangers in their towns. The men seemed well-off and were interested in buying … Continue reading →

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Karen Bass isn’t Fooling Anyone. She Must Go

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story appeared on February 21 in Christopher Legras’ All Aspect.)   Firing LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is Too Little, Too Late By CHRISTOPHER LEGRAS In a move that surprised no one, on Friday Los Angeles Mayor Karen … Continue reading →

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Karen Bass Says the Palisades Fire Disaster Not Her Fault

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Sue

The L.A. Times reported on Sunday that “Real estate losses from the Palisades and Eaton Fires could top $30 billion and governmental agencies that receive revenue from taxes stand to lose $61 million or more annually. . . .L.A. Housing … Continue reading →

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Soboroff the Wrong Person to Lead Palisades Recovery

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Sue

After listening to Steve Soboroff at a Pacific Palisades Community Council Zoom meeting last night, one resident wrote: “Soboroff convince me in less than two hours he’s the wrong guy to lead the rebuilding effort. He was all over the … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Loss of so Much

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Sue

By KRISHNA THANGAVELU I always wonder at people who are happy with a basic aesthetic that can be easily replaced. Basic knives with black plastic handles? I missed my colored ones. When I remember them. We are living a life after … Continue reading →

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Kinzelberg Misses Home on Monument

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Sue

By MARY KINZELBERG My house burned and it was the closest to The Village [built by Rick Caruso]. We were 92 steps to the movie theater and used to brag about that and argued with someone that said they were … Continue reading →

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