Category Archives: Viewpoint

Viewpoint: Finally, LAHSA Is Releasing the Count

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Sue

Well, looky, looky. Finally, on Thursday, June 27, the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) is releasing its January “Point in Time” count. And, they’re releasing it the same day as the U.S. Presidential debate. Now, why would they do … Continue reading →

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Alas the City Is Falling Apart, What to Do, What to Do

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Sue

Having relatives visit from the Midwest last week, this editor tried to be a great hostess and find activities that even my 94-year-old mom could enjoy. In years past, one of the first places to take tourists was the Venice … Continue reading →

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The Hypocrisy of Homeless Advocates Is Deadly

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Sue

By TIM CAMPBELL Most of my columns focus on the numbers and costs of homelessness policy. I believe if you present facts and figures in their proper context, most reasonable people will draw the appropriate conclusions. But we must remember there … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Speech Does Not Include Vandalism or Property Damage

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Sue

Seeing the extensive graffiti on Royce Hall and the amount of garbage left on the UCLA campus was sickening. The cost to clean the buildings and the campus has been estimated in the millions of dollars. Many students/activists were arrested, … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Kardashian Employee Threatens Circling the News

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Sue

Juveniles in the town have attacked seniors, beat up younger kids, set off fire works, smashed car windows in the Alphabet Streets, graffitied local parks and others areas of the town, shop lifted and destroyed the Village Green grass. Maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids/Parenting, Viewpoint | 11 Comments

Viewpoint: Hey, LA Times Editorial Board: Latest Column on Venice Attacks–Too Soon and Out of Touch

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This article appeared on April 24 in the Westside Current and is reprinted with permission.) By: JAMIE PAIGE, Editor Westside Current On April 15, an emotional Councilwoman Traci Park delivered a speech at a press conference following the … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint–Ballot Titles Play on Emotions: “Restricts Rights of Transgender Youth”

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Sue

Many may remember voting for the “Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act.” One didn’t  need to read beyond the title to know that everyone wants “safe neighborhoods and schools.” The prop. passed 59.61 to 40.39 percent. Not many asked how Proposition … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: CTN Does Not Back Down on Statement about HAMAS

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Sue

As a musing on April 5, CTN wrote that the U.S. Government had a short memory. “President Biden has come out harshly against Israel after a missile strike on April 1 killed seven aid workers in Gaza. The Israeli government … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Housing Doesn’t Cure Homelessness: Mental Health Help Might

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Sue

The drain in your house is plugged and backing up water. You call a plumber, who comes and says it is a clog. Probably your fault, maybe you put onion skins down the garbage disposal. The plumber runs the rooter … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: No on Prop.1

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Sue

  What if there were a proposition on the March ballot: Beautiful Sunsets and Foster Care for Kittens? Who is not for beautiful sunsets in California? Who would be against foster care for kittens? But like many California Proposition ballot … Continue reading →

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