West Los Angeles Politics
Why Barrington Plaza Tenants Were Victorious in Suit to Stave Off Evictions
One of the largest mass evictions in Los Angeles history seems to have been put to a stop. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge H. Jay Ford, III issued a tentative ruling Thursday in favor of the Barrington Plaza Tenant Association over defendants Douglas Emmett — the landlords at Barrington Plaza attempting to clear the 712-unit building for fire sprinkler installation.
EDITORIAL: Christine Parra is Not a Serious Person
Santa Monica City Councilmember Christine Parra is a mystery. She came out of nowhere for many of us four years ago to be elected as a member of the so-called “change slate,” alongside Phil Brock and Oscar De La Torre. She has largely sat quietly at city council meetings other than to go along with their nativist and regressive agenda. She doesn’t seem like she enjoys the job, or governing in general for that matter. I honestly don’t know why she would want to run again other than to piss off the three council members she called “the liberal minority” and their allies in the city. And not for nothing – it’s pretty scary if they are the only liberals on a city council of seven representing what’s supposed to be a progressive city.
L.A. Educators and Schools Continue Struggle for LGBTQ+ Justice
Last summer, right-wing extremists made headlines in Southern California for months of organized anti-LGBTQ+ attacks on school districts. While most school districts in Los Angeles have refused to concede to demands – extremists have called for the removal of LGBTQ+ teachers, inclusive curriculum, and Pride flags – a concerted campaign to remove protections for LGBTQ+ students, transgender students in particular, has continued in nearby districts. Parents and staff at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) who successfully fended off the attacks last year are working with neighboring districts to recognize and adequately respond to anti-LGBTQ+ threats and policies.
Santa Monica Democratic Club Hosts City Council Candidate Forum
Election season has started early in Santa Monica this year as the campaigns for local office – particularly for city council – look to be highly competitive. Following a successful forum on May 29 that featured candidates for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board (SMMUSD), Rent Control Board, and Santa Monica College (SMC) Board of Trustees, the Santa Monica Democratic Club hosted six candidates for city council last week. Their meeting was held in person at Virginia Avenue Park and over a Zoom camera feed. There were about 80 total attendees. The meeting has also been viewed on YouTube close to 240 times since.
Why Barrington Plaza Tenants Were Victorious in Suit to Stave Off Evictions
One of the largest mass evictions in Los Angeles history seems to have been put to a stop. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge H. Jay Ford, III issued a tentative ruling Thursday in favor of the Barrington Plaza Tenant Association over defendants Douglas Emmett — the landlords at Barrington Plaza attempting to clear the 712-unit building for fire sprinkler installation.
EDITORIAL: Christine Parra is Not a Serious Person
Santa Monica City Councilmember Christine Parra is a mystery. She came out of nowhere for many of us four years ago to be elected as a member of the so-called “change slate,” alongside Phil Brock and Oscar De La Torre. She has largely sat quietly at city council meetings other than to go along with their nativist and regressive agenda. She doesn’t seem like she enjoys the job, or governing in general for that matter. I honestly don’t know why she would want to run again other than to piss off the three council members she called “the liberal minority” and their allies in the city. And not for nothing – it’s pretty scary if they are the only liberals on a city council of seven representing what’s supposed to be a progressive city.
L.A. Educators and Schools Continue Struggle for LGBTQ+ Justice
Last summer, right-wing extremists made headlines in Southern California for months of organized anti-LGBTQ+ attacks on school districts. While most school districts in Los Angeles have refused to concede to demands – extremists have called for the removal of LGBTQ+ teachers, inclusive curriculum, and Pride flags – a concerted campaign to remove protections for LGBTQ+ students, transgender students in particular, has continued in nearby districts. Parents and staff at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) who successfully fended off the attacks last year are working with neighboring districts to recognize and adequately respond to anti-LGBTQ+ threats and policies.
Santa Monica Democratic Club Hosts City Council Candidate Forum
Election season has started early in Santa Monica this year as the campaigns for local office – particularly for city council – look to be highly competitive. Following a successful forum on May 29 that featured candidates for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board (SMMUSD), Rent Control Board, and Santa Monica College (SMC) Board of Trustees, the Santa Monica Democratic Club hosted six candidates for city council last week. Their meeting was held in person at Virginia Avenue Park and over a Zoom camera feed. There were about 80 total attendees. The meeting has also been viewed on YouTube close to 240 times since.
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