Qauake hit at 11:45 a.m. and reported to measure about 5.8 on the Richter Scale, which is quite strong but probably not deadly. It lasted about 30 seconds with strong rolls that intensified and was centered in the Chino Hills, 29 miles east of L.A. City Hall.
Council members made a few jokes and continued to talk nonsense. Tom LaBonge finally suggested they discuss evacuation plans to save their lives in case there's another temblor.
Council members made a few jokes and continued to talk nonsense. Tom LaBonge finally suggested they discuss evacuation plans to save their lives in case there's another temblor.
Ron Kaye is the former editor of the Los Angeles Daily News where he spent 23 years helping to make the newspaper the voice of the San Fernando Valley and fighting for a city government that serves the people and not special interests.
Twice in recent years, Los Angeles Magazine listed Kaye among the city’s most influential people, specifically in the area of politics. Kaye has been variously described in the media as the “accidental anarchist,” “the Patrick Henry of the San Fernando Valley” and a “passionate populist.” He is now committed to
carrying on his crusade for a greater Los Angeles as an ordinary citizen. Previously, Ron worked at the Los Angeles Herald Examiner,
Associated Press, Cleveland Plain Dealer and The Australian as well as papers
in Fairbanks, Alaska and Yakima, Wash. He also wrote for Newsweek magazine, The Guardian in London and the National Enquirer.
This can only mean one thing. A press conference for the Mayor. Hide the children
Ah, yes -- but Villaraigosa is out of town on vacation. Surprise. Surprise.
Just heard from the Governor that Villaraigosa is out of the country -- hurry and finish that wall, for heaven's sake!
"Our preliminary analysis is that there's been no serious structural damage done to the city of Los Angeles. No injuries as well," Villaraigosa told CNN by telephone from London, where he is vacationing. "There is at this time no need for concern, because there aren't any injuries or any damage."
How much does the city pay for security or any other support when the mayor goes on his "vacation"? I hope the answer is "nothing," but it's probably a good idea to verify that. Is he not accompanied by any staff or security detail?
If there are municipal costs, shame on him for adding insult to injury by turning our weak dollars into somebody else's strong euros, rather than vacationing domestically...