Category Archives: Viewpoint

Viewpoint: Rebuilding after the Fires Takes Leadership

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This viewpoint “Los Angeles has a chance to become better and smarter about disasters and recovery” first appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News on July 8, 2025. Rick Caruso a Los Angeles businessman, owns the Palisades Village, … Continue reading →

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The Cruel Inhumanity of the “YIMBY” Movement

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: this June 21 essay appeared in the all aspect repoft, written by Christopher LeGras click here. Even as residents are told we need more density, which makes no sense in the Palisades because people couldn’t evacuate safely during … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint:The Palisades Fire: A Preventable Tragedy and the Failure of Los Angeles Leadership

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Sue

By ADAM KNOWLTON The Palisades Fire, which erupted on January 7, 2025, was not an act of nature beyond human control—it was a preventable catastrophe caused by failed leadership at the highest levels of Los Angeles city government. This devastating … Continue reading →

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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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