Category Archives: City

Insurance Policies Being Cancelled in Pacific Palisades

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Sue

State Farm Insurance in a March 2024 statement announced that it would not renew homeowners insurance for 30,000 homeowners, rentals and businesses and 42,000 apartment owners policies in California. “These actions are California-specific,” the notice said, and cited inflation, catastrophe … Continue reading →

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L.A. Shelter Animals Suffering Neglect Bordering on Abuse

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The Westside Current and CTN are working in tandem to shed light on the horrific state of animal shelters in Los Angeles.) The City of Angeles is neglecting animals in its shelters to the point of abuse. Current … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles: A Troubling Trio of Animal Neglect, Food Safety Mishaps and Homelessness Woes

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Sue

BY TIM CAMPBELL Recently, three seemingly unrelated stories have made the news: neglect and abuse of animals in City-run shelters, the lack of consistent restaurant health inspections by the County, and serious questions about LAHSA’s management. If you’re having a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals/Pets, City, Homelessness, Restaurants | 1 Comment

Landslide at Porto Marina Keeps a PCH Lane Closed

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Sue

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 … … Continue reading →

Posted in City, City Councilmember Park, Environmental, Geology/Dinosaurs/Earth | 5 Comments

Viewpoint: Los Angeles in Turmoil: A Metropolis Upside Down

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Sue

(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 … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Community | 5 Comments

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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AUDIT! AUDIT! Everyone Wants an Audit of Homeless Programs

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Sue

(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 … Continue reading →

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Krekorian Challenges LAist Report on LAHSA Findings, Cites Misleading Data

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sue

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 … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Vote No on HLA, Here’s Why

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Sue

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 … Continue reading →

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District Attorney Debate Held at Harvard Westlake

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Sue

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 … Continue reading →

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