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GenX in the western part of occupied L.A.
https://www.laweekly.com/the-year-i-ate-pico-boulevard/
“Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.”
-Eisenhower
'good govt' | Lakers+Dodgers | postpunk + powerpop | great eats | whimsy-o-rama
https://www.laweekly.com/the-year-i-ate-pico-boulevard/
“Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.”
-Eisenhower
'good govt' | Lakers+Dodgers | postpunk + powerpop | great eats | whimsy-o-rama
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· Dec 10
The Devil Wind: A Brief History of the Santa Anas
Santa Ana winds have long been a fact of life in Southern California – the unadvertised price residents pay for the region's otherwise idyllic weather.
www.pbssocal.org
L.A. this time of year often brings dreaded Santa Ana winds, dry, strange, sometimes hot.
I prefer the idea that the "Santa Anas" name is a mistaken spelling of "Santanas" or devil winds, even if historical record clearly shows origins from Santa Ana canyon...
www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-l...
I prefer the idea that the "Santa Anas" name is a mistaken spelling of "Santanas" or devil winds, even if historical record clearly shows origins from Santa Ana canyon...
www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-l...
it's the end of the world. probably.
or maybe that was already happening, so it's ok
www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
or maybe that was already happening, so it's ok
www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
December 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
it's the end of the world. probably.
or maybe that was already happening, so it's ok
www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
or maybe that was already happening, so it's ok
www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
wow, contemporary restaurants putting out some tasty looking hanuka stuff
la.eater.com/22800416/han...
la.eater.com/22800416/han...
An Eater’s Guide to Hanukkah 2025 in Los Angeles
Where to eat and fete for the eight nights of Hanukkah — in-person or at home in Los Angeles
la.eater.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
wow, contemporary restaurants putting out some tasty looking hanuka stuff
la.eater.com/22800416/han...
la.eater.com/22800416/han...
-“Trump Olympics”
-Marines in the streets?
-“operational equivalent of 7 Super Bowls a day, for 30 days” during the 2028 election, when Trump is 82…
-Athletes that can’t get visas - or that boycott?
-“NOlympics” movement ?
-And how do ya get tix?
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
-Marines in the streets?
-“operational equivalent of 7 Super Bowls a day, for 30 days” during the 2028 election, when Trump is 82…
-Athletes that can’t get visas - or that boycott?
-“NOlympics” movement ?
-And how do ya get tix?
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
‘The Trump Olympics’: president vows to host the ‘greatest games’ in LA, a city that’s felt his wrath
Trump sets his sights on 2028 games as critics worry about security, deportations and tensions with him and LA leaders
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
-“Trump Olympics”
-Marines in the streets?
-“operational equivalent of 7 Super Bowls a day, for 30 days” during the 2028 election, when Trump is 82…
-Athletes that can’t get visas - or that boycott?
-“NOlympics” movement ?
-And how do ya get tix?
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
-Marines in the streets?
-“operational equivalent of 7 Super Bowls a day, for 30 days” during the 2028 election, when Trump is 82…
-Athletes that can’t get visas - or that boycott?
-“NOlympics” movement ?
-And how do ya get tix?
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
Dreams so weird with exasperatingly constant morphing of everything (eg, where’s my car? why’s the parking lot now an indie vinyl record shop?). Even within the dream itself a dude finally came up and revealed he’d dosed me with a cocktail of hallucinogens via subtle skin touch.
A relief to learn…
A relief to learn…
December 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Dreams so weird with exasperatingly constant morphing of everything (eg, where’s my car? why’s the parking lot now an indie vinyl record shop?). Even within the dream itself a dude finally came up and revealed he’d dosed me with a cocktail of hallucinogens via subtle skin touch.
A relief to learn…
A relief to learn…
Well that sucks. It's been so fun to see the new Helms Bakery arise after so many years, a treat to pop in when nearby and see the good stuff they'd made that day.
... and now to see it crumble so soon like this? : (
la.eater.com/restaurant-c...
... and now to see it crumble so soon like this? : (
la.eater.com/restaurant-c...
Ambitious Culver City Destination Helms Bakery Is Closing After Only 1 Year
Helms Bakery will close its doors on December 14.
la.eater.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Well that sucks. It's been so fun to see the new Helms Bakery arise after so many years, a treat to pop in when nearby and see the good stuff they'd made that day.
... and now to see it crumble so soon like this? : (
la.eater.com/restaurant-c...
... and now to see it crumble so soon like this? : (
la.eater.com/restaurant-c...
“Our thirsty state leaks 105B gallons of water/year … many public works atrocities”
—
CA gets a C- for infrastructure
* 30% of CA roads in poor condition
• 65% of bridges and 85% of water utility components older than design life
• Stormwater facilities get a D
link.latimes.com/view/6520708...
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CA gets a C- for infrastructure
* 30% of CA roads in poor condition
• 65% of bridges and 85% of water utility components older than design life
• Stormwater facilities get a D
link.latimes.com/view/6520708...
Los Angeles Times
link.latimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“Our thirsty state leaks 105B gallons of water/year … many public works atrocities”
—
CA gets a C- for infrastructure
* 30% of CA roads in poor condition
• 65% of bridges and 85% of water utility components older than design life
• Stormwater facilities get a D
link.latimes.com/view/6520708...
—
CA gets a C- for infrastructure
* 30% of CA roads in poor condition
• 65% of bridges and 85% of water utility components older than design life
• Stormwater facilities get a D
link.latimes.com/view/6520708...
Top 10 songs on the Spotify unwrapped, kind of a grab bag 🤷🏻♂️
December 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Top 10 songs on the Spotify unwrapped, kind of a grab bag 🤷🏻♂️
feels like things are getting away, toward winter
December 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
feels like things are getting away, toward winter
“RAPUNZEL!”
- Tree trimmers inspiring me to consider offering our rooftop for staging community theater prods … 🤔
- Tree trimmers inspiring me to consider offering our rooftop for staging community theater prods … 🤔
November 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“RAPUNZEL!”
- Tree trimmers inspiring me to consider offering our rooftop for staging community theater prods … 🤔
- Tree trimmers inspiring me to consider offering our rooftop for staging community theater prods … 🤔
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Well now we know why 47 and Hegseth were so upset when Senators made their statement about refusing illegal orders. The SOUTHCOM commander resigned, and the JAG stated in writing that the strikes are illegal. The chain of accountability is clear and must be investigated and prosecuted.
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Well now we know why 47 and Hegseth were so upset when Senators made their statement about refusing illegal orders. The SOUTHCOM commander resigned, and the JAG stated in writing that the strikes are illegal. The chain of accountability is clear and must be investigated and prosecuted.
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With DC shooter now identified as an Afghan national not the antifa secret agent White House hoped for a good time to remember the Trump admin has gutted domestic anti-terrorism capacity and reassigned many to finding grandmothers to arrest at immigration hearings.
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 AM
With DC shooter now identified as an Afghan national not the antifa secret agent White House hoped for a good time to remember the Trump admin has gutted domestic anti-terrorism capacity and reassigned many to finding grandmothers to arrest at immigration hearings.
Doing the traditional Thanksgiving Crandle benediction …
November 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Doing the traditional Thanksgiving Crandle benediction …
Doing the traditional Thanksgiving Crandle benediction …
November 28, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Doing the traditional Thanksgiving Crandle benediction …
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In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
latest song fave
A good ol’ regular guitar pop song — nailed it with just the right amount of crunch & sugar
youtu.be/txHTFbz8AnU?...
A good ol’ regular guitar pop song — nailed it with just the right amount of crunch & sugar
youtu.be/txHTFbz8AnU?...
Juliana Hatfield - Popsicle (Official Video)
YouTube video by American Laundromat Records
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
latest song fave
A good ol’ regular guitar pop song — nailed it with just the right amount of crunch & sugar
youtu.be/txHTFbz8AnU?...
A good ol’ regular guitar pop song — nailed it with just the right amount of crunch & sugar
youtu.be/txHTFbz8AnU?...
flu shot, people
free and simple to get
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"The U.S. may be headed for a rough flu season, with a virus that causes more severe symptoms than the one last year and seems to be spreading more rapidly and earlier than usual."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/h...
free and simple to get
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"The U.S. may be headed for a rough flu season, with a virus that causes more severe symptoms than the one last year and seems to be spreading more rapidly and earlier than usual."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/h...
Early Signs Point to a Harsh Flu Season in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
flu shot, people
free and simple to get
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"The U.S. may be headed for a rough flu season, with a virus that causes more severe symptoms than the one last year and seems to be spreading more rapidly and earlier than usual."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/h...
free and simple to get
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"The U.S. may be headed for a rough flu season, with a virus that causes more severe symptoms than the one last year and seems to be spreading more rapidly and earlier than usual."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/h...
This is pretty damning.
And yet it's a nine year old article! Trump's worried about the stuff that hasn't come out yet, which would have to be even worse.
And yet it's a nine year old article! Trump's worried about the stuff that hasn't come out yet, which would have to be even worse.
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This is pretty damning.
And yet it's a nine year old article! Trump's worried about the stuff that hasn't come out yet, which would have to be even worse.
And yet it's a nine year old article! Trump's worried about the stuff that hasn't come out yet, which would have to be even worse.
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The USA, number 1 consumer country of UPFs
November 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The USA, number 1 consumer country of UPFs
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they're going after holocaust survivors
79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
Sanford grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in U.S.
Paul Bojerski never gained official residency, but he checked in regularly with ICE for years. Then in July, at age 79, he was detained and sent to Alligator Alcatraz.
www.orlandosentinel.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
they're going after holocaust survivors