Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Kanye West and Bianca Censori were reportedly escorted out of the Grammys after arriving uninvited, but it was security, not the police, who removed them from the event. Their unexpected presence (not to mention Bianca's bare assed, bare breast "look at me" look) raised concerns among event organizers, leading to their removal. Bianca Censori's appearance at the Grammys sparked significant backlash on social media, with many users expressing outrage over her sheer dress that...
No, It isn't the Trump Tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Here are the reasons for BITCOIN's sudden decline. Bitcoin is currently in a steep dive, having lost almost $8,000 in Value over the last 24 Hours. Bitcoin is experiencing a decline due to a combination of factors, including stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, which has diminished hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, and significant liquidations in the crypto market. Additionally, the U.S. government's planned sale...
Update 2/1/25: The Defense Dept. with parental permission has identified the pilot of the downed Blackhawk as Army Cpt. Rebecca Lobach. CWO Jo Ellis, a Pilot for the Army National Guard, has posted a Proof of Life video, proving she was not involved in the Blackhawk collision Wednesday at Reagan National Airport. Her "Proof of Life and Statement" may be seen here: https://x.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1885354282234392671 This despite many erroneous reports otherwise. "It is...
Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief—but not the kind who works for your local fire department. As the Palisades Fire bore down on Southern California last week, the private fire crew he oversees headed out to help defend homes for their customers: Insurance companies that offer wildfire protection to wealthy homeowners and others with the coverage built into their policies. Working with lists of high-risk properties provided by insurers, the team from Capstone Fire a...
A group of American Hikers were shot at 1.23.25 in S.California by Cartel Smugglers who have crossed the US/Mexican Border in order to bring in a group of illegal immigrants. One of the hikers was wounded and airlifted to a US hospital. The smugglers were able to retreat back to Mexico. Separately, the Mexican government has begun suppressing caravans of immigrants in Southern Mexico, per agreement with the Trump administration. A caravan of 8000 Central American immigrants...
California has allocated significant funding for both bicycle infrastructure and reservoir projects, but there is no indication that funds specifically for reservoirs have been diverted to bike lanes. Instead, the state is investing in a variety of transportation and water management projects simultaneously to address different needs. National Guard checks ID on California Incline. Foreground, forest of bollards and bike lanes is what your infrastructure money was spent on,...
In June 2023, the town council in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, voted unanimously to install the gunshot detection service ShotSpotter. The town would get the system up and running in a few square miles of the city using $297,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funding, reports The Trace. "Crime is an issue, but it's not unique to Phillipsburg," Councilmember Keith Kennedy said after the vote. "It's in every town and city around us." ShotSpotter, which alerts police to shootings...
US President Trump visited Pacific Palisades on 1.24.25. Here are my notes of what he said to a room full of Congressmen, County Supervisors, Mayor Bass and others: You know what's amazing? Every homeowner I met with wants to rebuild. It's like a family. It's incredible when you think about it I just met with homeowners in NC, and it's the same thing, it's water disaster not fire. But it's the same thing They gave me a little helmet that says 47, I said is this real? Your gove...
On Monday night a jeep collided with a building on Wilshire Blvd. The collision involved just one vehicle, but the jeep nearly hit a homeless couple standing where their possessions and holding their dog by a store window. Christian and Ingrid told this author that "we lost the puppy," who ran off after the accident. They also said they had been living in a campsite in Malibu until 2 weeks ago. The fire forced them to move to Santa Monica. There are about 2 incidents a month...
Former president Joe Biden engaged in a round of pardoning close associates during his final hours in office. In addition to Fauci, he pardoned members of the January 6th committee and Gen. Mark Miley. Having previously pardoned Hunter Biden, who had been recently convicted of firearm possession and drug related offenses; this morning Joe Biden pardoned all the other members of his family. There is no indication that incoming president Donald J. Trump intended to prosecute...
The exodus from major metropolitan areas that peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic—when people fled large cities in part due to pandemic restrictions, small living spaces, and the high cost of rent and real estate—is continuing. Census data shows that interstate migration rates are sliding back to pre-pandemic rates, but the trend of moving to smaller cities may last longer than anticipated. CitizenShipper examined domestic migration trends from the Census Bureau to see whe...
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Looting during a local emergency would become a felony punishable by a state prison sentence and make it a strike under California's Three Strikes Law under proposed legislation by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, sending a strong regional message to opportunistic thieves that these crimes will not be tolerated, and that justice will be swift and it will be decisive. District Attorneys H...
A man and woman were arguing when another homeless man arrived at shot him dead. The incident happened on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., according to Santa Monica Police, in the 200 Block of Broadway (near Alley 2). On January 15, 2025, a fatal shooting occurred on the 200 Block of Broadway. Prior to the incident, an unidentified female was observed arguing with the victim, a male believed to be homeless. Shortly after, a suspect, described as a...
More than 92,000 people have signed a Change.org petition as of Sunday morning demanding the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass after two wildfires in the area destroyed about 12,000 homes. The petition was started by a user named "Frustrated Californian." He accuses Bass of "gross mismanagement" during the natural disaster crisis, and even called her out for not being in the country when the fires started. Bass took major heat for traveling overseas to Ghana last wee...
The LA County Fire Chief just said at this morning's news conference: "We are asking our unhoused neighbors to not have warming fires right now." Reaction on Twitter was swift: "Ask? They should be they WILL BE imprisoned if they start a "warming" fire. Right now? So it's okay to start a fire as long as no wildfires are burning? This state is hopeless. They people that run it are beyond stupid. Fire this DEI lesbian now." California is bracing for another round of winds as hig...
As the Palisades Fire is more and more contained, the obvious questions arising are; Could firefighters have saved more homes? Over 5000 structures were lost in the fire, including about 85% of homes in Pacific Palisades. "I interviewed a Los Angeles firefighter with 20+ years of service. The truths I found are harrowing." tweeted Avery Warwick "Gavin Newsom ordered the removal of Elon Musk from the command post where he had been live streaming. Newsom also ordered the Cal...
13. Pete Hegseth finished his 3 hours of verbal beating on the Senate defense committee. Sitting next to his 3d and current wife, liz Rauchet, Hegseth argued for equality but not equity. The women on the Senate Defense committee questioned the qualifications of Pete Hegseth. Financial mismanagement and sexual misconduct allegations come from Tammy Duckworth and Elizabeth Warren. Pete Hegseth has expressed opposition to women serving in combat roles, stating that he...
Fellow Angelenos, The devastation to our city and community is unthinkable. The colossal efforts of our Los Angeles Fire Department cannot be overstated, and lives, homes, and businesses have been saved thanks to their unwavering commitment to fighting a good fight. But this fight is far from over. Due to budget deficits in the Los Angeles Fire Department, which left them under-resourced, the inconceivable has become reality. Los Angeles Fire Chief Crowley and her team of...
"Per ICE sources, the man seen in a viral video being subdued by residents & arrested by police w/ a blowtorch near the #KennethFire in West Hills is an illegal alien from Mexico named Juan Manuel Sierra-Leyva." "He is in custody on a probation violation & has NOT been charged w/ arson. I'm told ICE will place a detainer request on him with the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, but they do not expect it to be honored due to California's Sanctuary State law." "I'm told...
A PDS weather warning, or "particularly dangerous situation" warning, is issued by the National Weather Service to indicate an enhanced level of urgency for severe weather events that are expected to be unusually extreme and life-threatening, such as violent tornadoes or significant flash flooding. These warnings are relatively rare and are used to alert the public to prepare for potentially catastrophic conditions. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service is forecasting a...
LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley publicly criticized Mayor Karen Bass for budget cuts that she claimed made it harder for firefighters to perform their duties, especially during the recent wildfires. She also pointed out that a significant number of fire hydrants ran dry during the crisis, which she attributed to the city's lack of resources. Crowley said Bass' leadership did "negatively impact" their efforts to stop the fire. The Dept. has received 50% more calls since 2010,...
EDITOR'S NOTE: Our original story was based on a tweet that has since been deleted. The original tweet is below. We're unable to verify the original tweet, so we're taking it down. We were asked to take it down because "we can't have people like you posting misinformation during an emergency." This from a local official. "Eastside Fire & Rescue: Update from our EF&R strike team leader - crews are going through an inspection in Davis, California. #Palisades #Eaton #Kenneth...
9: The City of Santa Monica has lifted its evacuation order for all areas of Santa Monica South of San Vicente Blvd. It also lifted the Evacuation Warning for Montana Avenue South to Wilshire Blvd. The message from the City reads An Evacuation Order remains in effect for all areas of Santa Monica north of San Vicente. Residents should continue to stay out of the area, which remains closed to public access and residential reentry. All areas of Santa Monica between San...
The National Guard has been deployed to the Pacific Palisades area to assist with law enforcement duties and to help prevent looting amid the ongoing wildfires. They are stationed at checkpoints and are actively monitoring evacuation zones. We photographed Specialist Etheridge and PFC Tito, as they checked ID Saturday morning. They are allowing in residents, police and firemen, reporters and medical personnel. Only local residents and emergency responders are allowed into...
LA County accidentally sent an evacuation message to the County's entire population of 10.5 million. The message was rescinded 20 minutes later, but frazzled some already frazzled nerves. LA County currently has 4 or 5 active fires, ranging from the 20,000 acre Palisades fire to the 750 Kenneth fire. The message was meant for just one neighborhood near the latter. A mom I know started crying, unsure of where she would take her child....
