Tag Archives: CEQA

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of the AEG Movie: “Los Angeles — Open for Business or Up for Sale?”

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

Councilwoman Jan Perry’s committee to sell the public on the Farmers Field/Convention Center deal met for the last time Monday to provide the stage for a dress rehearsal before the climax to the show that would come on Friday in … Continue reading →

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Whose Environment, Whose Protection, Whose Law? Gutting CEQA for a Football Stadium

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

The lead player in the environmental movement’s battle with AEG over exempting the proposed downtown football stadium from California environmental laws has resorted to the tried and true trick of every cynical politician: He has declared victory in the face … Continue reading →

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The Hubris of Tim Leiweke: Shameless Greed, Foolish Pride and Unbearable Arrogance

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Don’t mess with Mike Antonovich – he’s the closest thing to an untouchable politician in these parts since Kenny Hahn. Nothing sticks to him. Many who tried to set a fire at his feet can tell you now they ended … Continue reading →

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