Known Unknownshttps://www.citywatchla.com/voices/31545-known-unknowns

September 22 2025 AN AUTHOR'S VIEW - “. . .there are known knowns. . .things we know we know. . .There are also known unknowns. . .we know some things we do not know. . .there are unknown unknowns – the ones we know we don’t know.” – Former Secretary of Defense Donald...

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This Labor Day Strive for Strength and Harmony By Building People Up, Not Tearing Them Apart https://www.citywatchla.com/voices/31425-this-labor-day-strive-for-strength-and-harmony-by-building-people-up-not-tearing-them-apart

September 01 2025 ACCORDING TO LIZ - In this world of woe, it helps to keep repeating that people should accentuate the positive, give everyone reason to feel good about themselves so they can spread that bounty forward to create a more positive future. In all walks of...

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Cut to Blackhttps://www.citywatchla.com/eric-preven-s-notebook/31180-cut-to-black

July 17 2025 ERIC PREVEN’S NOTEBOOK - Thierry Ardisson, the Man in Black, is gone — though anyone who worked with him knows he never really will be. You don’t bury a force of nature. You replay it, quote it, and remember it with a sly grin and a story that begins,...

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• Category: ERIC PREVEN'S NOTEBOOK

Down the Rabbit Hole With Social Media Algorithmshttps://www.citywatchla.com/voices/31177-down-the-rabbit-hole-with-social-media-algorithms

July 17 2025 ACCORDING TO LIZ - First there was the 2016 presidential campaign scandal, when Cambridge Analytica waded into American politics by vacuuming up the personal data of 50 million Facebook users to generate profiles of persuadable voters who could be...

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100+ People Dead in Texas—Just 2 Months After Former National Weather Service Chiefs Warned of 'Nightmare' Scenariohttps://www.citywatchla.com/climate/31130-100-people-dead-in-texas-just-2-months-after-former-national-weather-service-chiefs-warned-of-nightmare-scenario

July 07 2025 TEXAS DISASTER - As the official death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas ticked above 100 on Monday, concerns over vacancies as well as job and potential funding cuts at the National Weather Service continued to mount—even as the NWS and...

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• Category: CLIMATE

How News Reporters Are Being Deceived by Fake Groups of ‘Moms’ and ‘Parents’ Attacking Public Schoolshttps://www.citywatchla.com/voices/30567-how-news-reporters-are-being-deceived-by-fake-groups-of-moms-and-parents-attacking-public-schools

March 20 2025 FAKE ACTIVISTS - “If your mother says she loves you, check it out” is a bromide drilled into every journalist. So it is baffling why, if an interest group includes the words “moms” or “parents,” it is just taken at its word, especially when a little...

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• Category: VOICES

Menendez Brothers Re-Sentencing Sparks Controversy: DA Hochman Opposes Clemency as Newsom Weighs Parole Optionshttps://www.citywatchla.com/state-watch/30491-menendez-brothers-re-sentencing-sparks-controversy-da-hochman-opposes-clemency-as-newsom-weighs-parole-options

March 06 2025 UPDATE - On October 24, 2024 George Gascon held a news conference surrounding the Menendez brother's case. On this date Gascon recommended that the Menendez brothers be granted a new Superior court hearing surrounding a re-sentencing hearing. Both...

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• Category: STATE WATCH

HUMANITY - No Longer on Trend—And Sadly, It Ain't Coming Back Anytime Soonhttps://www.citywatchla.com/voices/30390-humanity-no-longer-on-trend-and-sadly-it-aint-coming-back-anytime-soon

February 17 2025 ABE WON’T BE SILENT - It feels like humanity has fallen out of fashion. Clearly, it’s NOT on trend. Influencer culture has siphoned off any remnants of kindness toward fellow man/woman/other for the sake of more likes and followers on social media....

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Who Will Be Our Next DWP Ratepayer Advocate? And When?https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/30373-who-will-be-our-next-dwp-ratepayer-advocate-and-when

February 13 2025 LA WATCHDOG - The Office of Public Accountability / Ratepayer Advocate is a City Charter mandated Office that was created to provide public independent analysis of Department of Water and Power (DWP) actions as they relate to water and electricity...

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• Category: LA WATCHDOG

Recovering Together: Available Resourceshttps://www.citywatchla.com/los-angeles/30167-recovering-together-available-resources

January 13 2025 LA RESOURCES - The heartbreak and destruction from the recent fires is unprecedented, and Los Angeles is mourning for our neighbors who have suffered such devastation. I know several hundred families in Pacific Palisades and Altadena whose homes were...

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• Category: LOS ANGELES

Just Close Your Eyes And Ignore The Noisehttps://www.citywatchla.com/gelfand-s-world/30071-just-close-your-eyes-and-ignore-the-noise

December 23 2024 GELFAND’S WORLD - If you think about the near future, it's hard to avoid a kind of dread. I'm going to suggest that you simply avoid worrying too much, at least at the moment, and treat the next 24 months as equivalent to the next pandemic or...

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• Category: GELFAND'S WORLD

Time and Again, Mass Deportations Have Failed—Trump’s Plans Will Be No Differenthttps://www.citywatchla.com/voices/29920-time-and-again-mass-deportations-have-failed-trumps-plans-will-be-no-different

November 21 2024 IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT - When a student in the 2000s, I was actively involved in immigrant raid response efforts that churches, labor unions, and community groups organized to mitigate the effects of then-President George W. Bush’s nationwide...

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• Category: VOICES

Who Will be Our Next Ratepayer Advocate?https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29747-who-will-be-our-next-ratepayer-advocate

October 17 2024 LA WATCHDOG - One of the City’s the most important oversight entities, if not the most important, is the Ratepayer Advocate who is charged with being an independent watchdog over our Department of Water and Power, a sprawling enterprise with annual...

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• Category: LA WATCHDOG

The Betrayal of Los Angeles Dogs and Cats by City Controller Mejiahttps://www.citywatchla.com/los-angeles/29673-the-betrayal-of-los-angeles-dogs-and-cats-by-city-controller-mejia

October 07 2024 AN ANGRY ANGELENO - This column is called “An Angry Angeleno.” Over the years, I have been angry about inadequate public safety, bus service cuts, overdevelopment...many issues really. But nothing gets me more angry than politicians that cause animals...

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• Author: Yuval Kremer
• Category: LOS ANGELES

Navigating the Real Estate Market: How to Find the Perfect Propertyhttps://www.citywatchla.com/important-reads/29362-navigating-the-real-estate-market-how-to-find-the-perfect-property

August 09 2024 REAL ESTATE WATCH - The real estate market can often feel overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers or those looking to invest. Whether you’re searching for a cozy home, a spacious apartment, or a lucrative investment opportunity, understanding...

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• Author: CityWatch
• Category: IMPORTANT READS

Top Factors to Consider When Choosing a Web Hosthttps://www.citywatchla.com/important-reads/29347-top-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-a-web-host

August 06 2024 INTERNET - When establishing an online presence, selecting the right web host is one of the most crucial decisions you'll make. A reliable web hosting provider impacts your website’s performance, accessibility, security, and scalability among the most...

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• Category: IMPORTANT READS

Split Screenhttps://www.citywatchla.com/eric-preven-s-notebook/28989-split-screen

June 03 2024 ERIC PREVEN’S NOTEBOOK - If you meet a very good plumber ancient wisdom suggests considering marrying him or her, forthwith. But good luck finding one. We are currently experiencing a shortage of trade workers including plumbers. One community college...

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• Category: ERIC PREVEN'S NOTEBOOK

The Impact of Substance Dependence and Addiction on Recoveryhttps://www.citywatchla.com/important-reads/28747-the-impact-of-substance-dependence-and-addiction-on-recovery

April 15 2024 RECOVERY - Recovering from addiction and substance dependence is a journey filled with many ups and downs, much like navigating a winding path that never seems to straighten. According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately...

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• Author: CityWatch Staff
• Category: IMPORTANT READS

Lawsuit Gamblinghttps://www.citywatchla.com/eric-preven-s-notebook/28729-lawsuit-gambling

April 08 2024 ERIC PREVEN’S NOTEBOOK - "Our goal is to get through as many speakers as we can.” Curren D. Price of the new ninth interrupted, “I am going to recuse because I can’t discern which companies are involved in the item.” This raises an interesting...

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• Category: ERIC PREVEN'S NOTEBOOK

They Fought the System and WON!https://www.citywatchla.com/neighborhood-politics/28702-they-fought-the-system-and-won

April 04 2024 RANTZ & RAVEZ - In January a parking citation was issued to the vehicle owned by a RantZ and RaveZ reader. The reader informed me of the situation and ultimate outcome. The situation began when they parked their vehicle in a residential neighborhood...

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• Category: NEIGHBORHOOD POLITICS

Why Nazi Germany and American Wokers Hate the Jewshttps://www.citywatchla.com/voices/28612-why-nazi-germany-and-american-wokers-hate-the-jews

March 14 2024 THE VIEW FROM HERE - While the world focuses on Hamas vs the Jews in Israel, the US Wokers are engaged in a do or die battle against American Jews. This war is not new. Just as Hamas has been shelling Southern Israel since it took power in 2007, US...

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Decisions, Decisions!https://www.citywatchla.com/voices/28554-decisions-decisions

March 04 2024 ACCORDING TO LIZ - For those who have chosen to vote in person this California primary election – and the inevitable vote-by-mail procrastinators – the pressure to make rational selections may be overwhelming. The same goes for anyone facing any...

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The Chair’s Discretionhttps://www.citywatchla.com/eric-preven-s-notebook/28354-the-chairs-discretion

January 29 2024 ERIC PREVEN’S NOTEBOOK - Paul Krekorian, Council President, shouted, "Everyone, be quiet!!!" An anonymous speaker called out, "What about all your staffers?" Smart Speaker: That's a diss! Paul Krekorian, Council President: You will not disrupt this...

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• Category: ERIC PREVEN'S NOTEBOOK

Proposed New Hampshire Ban on Breeding Certain Bully Dogs Causes AKC Panic https://www.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/28317-proposed-new-hampshire-ban-on-breeding-certain-bully-dogs-causes-akc-panic

January 22 2024 ANIMAL WATCH - A proposed law by to address “animal cruelty” by banning the breeding of bracycephalic bulldogs (e.g. French Bulldogs) was intended to raise awareness of a serious breathing, breeding and other problems of dogs with “flat faces,” but...

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DWP Oversight Is Necessaryhttps://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28305-dwp-oversight-is-necessary

January 18 2024 LA WATCHDOG - Mayor Karen Bass announced that her office retained Korn Ferry, an internationally recognized executive search firm, to conduct a nationwide search for a new General Manager for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power because Marty...

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• Category: LA WATCHDOG

RV’s, Vanlords, Homeless Counts and Wishful Thinkinghttps://www.citywatchla.com/los-angeles/28287-rvs-vanlords-homeless-counts-and-wishful-thinking

January 15 2024 iAUDIT! - Among the most obvious and noxious signs of homelessness in Los Angeles are the thousands of recreational vehicles scattered all over the city. In some areas, RV’s, vans and cars outnumber residents’ vehicles. Many vehicles are derelict and...

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• Author: Tim Campbell
• Category: LOS ANGELES

End of an Era: Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore Announces Retirementhttps://www.citywatchla.com/los-angeles/28274-end-of-an-era-los-angeles-police-chief-michel-moore-announces-retirement

January 12 2024 LAPD - In a surprising turn of events, Chief Michel Moore, the head of one of the nation's largest law enforcement agencies, announced his retirement on a Friday morning press conference. Moore, a veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department with over...

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• Category: LOS ANGELES

2024 Will Be the Biggest Election Year in World History and That's Not Good News for Democracyhttps://www.citywatchla.com/world-watch/28221-2024-will-be-the-biggest-election-year-in-world-history-and-thats-not-good-news-for-democracy

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• Author: Joe Mathews
• Category: WORLD WATCH

How Do You Get Loans in Los Angeles?https://www.citywatchla.com/important-reads/27935-how-do-you-get-loans-in-los-angeles

November 07 2023 FINANCE - Living in Los Angeles typically comes with one inevitable thing: needing a loan. And when it happens, options are everywhere around you. Finding a lending service in California, especially in such a diverse city, is straightforward. One of...

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• Author: Anna Hayes
• Category: IMPORTANT READS

The Horrific Breakdown In Israeli-Palestinian Relations:  Where Do We Go From Here?https://www.citywatchla.com/important-reads/27870-the-horrific-breakdown-in-israeli-palestinian-relations-where-do-we-go-from-here

October 30 2023 CAN THEIR BE PEACE? - The unfathomably horrific massacre that Hamas perpetrated against innocent Israelis offers an unprecedented opportunity to reach an Israeli-Palestinian peace which has eluded both sides for 75 years. It is precisely the colossal...

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• Author: Alon Ben-Meir
• Category: IMPORTANT READS