Category Archives: County Supervisors

Food Trucks and Sidewalks Vendor Liability for County

Residents are unable to walk down some public sidewalks in Pacific Palisades because they are blocked by food vendors. Particularly egregious is the vendor that hauls food and a grill out of a dirty van and then strings up an … Continue reading

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LETTER: Dog Park Information Sent to L.A. County Lindsey Horvath’s Office

(Editor’s note: in researching the dog park story, CTN was given the letter below which was sent to L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s office in July 2024, to explain the steps that have been taken and what is still needed.) … Continue reading

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Progress on the Dog Park, Maybe?

By: CHAZ PLAGER Look, I love my dog. And he loves our house. We’re lucky enough to have a spacious yard to put him in, with space to use as a toilet. But sometimes you want your dog to socialize … Continue reading

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Diversion Program Suggested for Attempted Murder

Early Friday Morning, Palisades resident and a Santa Monica store owner John Alle sent the following email: Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. I’ll be face-to-face in a courtroom for the first time in a Preliminary Hearing with the transient addict … Continue reading

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RVs Parked Next to Ocean Could Heighten Bacterial Levels

Among some of the hottest days of the summer, many nearby L.A. County Beaches have been closed because of elevated bacterial levels from fecal matter. Storm drains that operate during the dry season were installed as part of Prop O, … Continue reading

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Coastal Commission Received Bike Path Information in June

The cement bike path, that was part of the Marvin Braude Beach Trail Gap Closure Project, collapsed in early February. Water from heavy rains ran under the bridge and took out supports, closing the paved bike path at Will Rogers … Continue reading

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Street Vendors Do Not Play by the Rules: Melee in Santa Monica

What happens if street vendors are not regulated in L.A. County and L.A. City? It seems it could lead to a dangerous free-for-all as vendors try to stake out territory. KABC reported  that “A fight involving about 20 men near … Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Finally, LAHSA Is Releasing the Count

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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Ordinance 41.18 Misunderstood by Some Councilmembers

City Ordinance 41.18, which was passed in 2021 by the City Council is now coming under fire from Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky and incoming Council President Marqueece Harris Dawson, who do not understand its purpose. This ordinance is not meant to … Continue reading

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Topanga Canyon Boulevard Reopens Today, June 2, 2024

Topanga Canyon Boulevard that linked Pacific Coast Highway with the San Fernando Valley, will reopen today, Sunday, June 2. The road was closed on March 9, when a rainstorm triggered a mud slide, closing a portion of State Route 27. … Continue reading

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