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2 dage dage siden
in GOLDEN SUMMER on The District Weekly
It's a picture that will live in infamy--loved it!
Diana Lejins
Diana Lejins
11 måneder dage siden
in LOBBYISTS LOBBYING AGAINST ORDINANCE THAT WOULD REGISTER THEM on The District Weekly
It is difficult for me to understand why the lobbyists are being villified here. I don't believe they were holding a gun to anyone's head.
It is the City Officials who buy into this that are to blame and should be held accountable. It's easy to legislate what others must do.
If there is to be an ordinance, then the most important factor in this whole scenario should be governed--that of gifting. This is what needs to be prohibited. It should include campaign contributions in any form, including manpower.
It is the City Officials who buy into this that are to blame and should be held accountable. It's easy to legislate what others must do.
If there is to be an ordinance, then the most important factor in this whole scenario should be governed--that of gifting. This is what needs to be prohibited. It should include campaign contributions in any form, including manpower.
11 måneder dage siden
in LOBBYISTS LOBBYING AGAINST ORDINANCE THAT WOULD REGISTER THEM on The District Weekly
I was at that same Ethics Committee meeting where the Chair (B. Lowenthal) specifically called this a "sunshine" law. Similarly, the Brown Act which protects public input is the "mother" of sunshine ordinances. Yet, after waiting through almost an hour of pro-legislation dribble, time ran out for public comment. Not only was the public cut short, but some were interrupted before their paltry one minute was up with counter remarks.
Additionally, there is no provision in this statute for the City Officials to make their contacts public. It's a great way for them to avoid accountability. It seems that transparency and public scrutiny is only for others, not for our electeds.
While I'm not necessarily fond of many of the projects that have been lobbied, I believe it is a very slippery slope to prohibit or discourage freedom of speech.
People forget that those rights denied to others may one day be denied to them.
Additionally, there is no provision in this statute for the City Officials to make their contacts public. It's a great way for them to avoid accountability. It seems that transparency and public scrutiny is only for others, not for our electeds.
While I'm not necessarily fond of many of the projects that have been lobbied, I believe it is a very slippery slope to prohibit or discourage freedom of speech.
People forget that those rights denied to others may one day be denied to them.
11 måneder dage siden
in P-T UPDATES CONDITION OF LOWENTHAL STAFFERS AFTER COLLISION | The District Weekly on The District Weekly
Suja has a great staff. I hope they are all OK. Sending good thoughts their way.....
diana
diana
1 år dage siden
in ‘LONG LIVE GAY DOGS’ | The District Weekly on The District Weekly
In the interest of simplicity, the Coalition's name has been revised to:
Coalition for Humane Animal Treatment (CHAT)
Email: chat4lb@yahoo.com
Coalition for Humane Animal Treatment (CHAT)
Email: chat4lb@yahoo.com
1 år dage siden
in ‘LONG LIVE GAY DOGS’ | The District Weekly on The District Weekly
Yes, the Greater Long Beach Coalition for Humane Animal Care & Control can be reached by email: glbc4hacc@yahoo.com
We will be happy to put you on our email list for updates.
We will be happy to put you on our email list for updates.
1 år dage siden
in ‘LONG LIVE GAY DOGS’ | The District Weekly on The District Weekly
This City currently has a wonderful opportunity to shift paradigms in their animal control programs and methodology. Including this consortium of concerned animal lovers would be the epitome of a democratic process. The time is right; the time is now!
1 år dage siden
in BEACHCOMBER PUBLISHER’S TRIAL OPENS; JOHN MORRIS MARKS 20 YEARS | The District Weekly on The District Weekly
While I will not defend Publisher Jay Beeler's personality or his methods of delivery, we must never forget that however much we disagree with someone's opinion, the expression of those opinions is not unlawful. In fact, it is constitutionally protected. The only thing Beeler is guilty of is "contempt of cop", and that is also not criminal.
This is not the first time the issue of repressed media has reared its ugly head. As a duly authorized and credentialed seasoned photojournalist, I have either experienced or heard of numerous accounts of an overly zealous Long Beach police force preventing the press corps from properly covering news events.
Penal Code 409 which covers closure of disaster areas and public safety situations repeatedly states “(c)Any unauthorized person who willfully and knowingly enters an area closed pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b) and who willfully remains within the area after receiving notice to evacuate or leave shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
d) NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL PREVENT A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY NEWS SERVICE, NEWSPAPER, OR RADIO OR TELEVISION STATION OR NETWORK FROM ENTERING THE AREAS CLOSED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION."
Yet, the LBPD often cordons off a ridiculously wide swath around a “crime scene” (blocks away) so that pertinent events are hidden from media sight and refuses entry to duly authorized news representatives. This gives rise to suspicion and concerns regarding important facts that authorities may be concealing from the press and ultimately the public.
Reports of these inappropriate situations have been brought forward in several media meetings with Chief Batts. At a meeting in May 2007, Batts agreed to put forward a policy covering the media's many concerns. Yet, the issue still remains unresolved. Ironically, when the LBPD needs “press coverage” for selected public relations events, the media is greeted with open arms.
In stark contrast, the Long Beach Fire Department has always been exceptionally accommodating to news representatives at fires and other circumstances under their authority or control.
This reprehensible state of affairs begs the questions, what is the LBPD hiding from the public and how long will the press and public tolerate this flagrant abuse of their constitutional rights?
This is not the first time the issue of repressed media has reared its ugly head. As a duly authorized and credentialed seasoned photojournalist, I have either experienced or heard of numerous accounts of an overly zealous Long Beach police force preventing the press corps from properly covering news events.
Penal Code 409 which covers closure of disaster areas and public safety situations repeatedly states “(c)Any unauthorized person who willfully and knowingly enters an area closed pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b) and who willfully remains within the area after receiving notice to evacuate or leave shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
d) NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL PREVENT A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY NEWS SERVICE, NEWSPAPER, OR RADIO OR TELEVISION STATION OR NETWORK FROM ENTERING THE AREAS CLOSED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION."
Yet, the LBPD often cordons off a ridiculously wide swath around a “crime scene” (blocks away) so that pertinent events are hidden from media sight and refuses entry to duly authorized news representatives. This gives rise to suspicion and concerns regarding important facts that authorities may be concealing from the press and ultimately the public.
Reports of these inappropriate situations have been brought forward in several media meetings with Chief Batts. At a meeting in May 2007, Batts agreed to put forward a policy covering the media's many concerns. Yet, the issue still remains unresolved. Ironically, when the LBPD needs “press coverage” for selected public relations events, the media is greeted with open arms.
In stark contrast, the Long Beach Fire Department has always been exceptionally accommodating to news representatives at fires and other circumstances under their authority or control.
This reprehensible state of affairs begs the questions, what is the LBPD hiding from the public and how long will the press and public tolerate this flagrant abuse of their constitutional rights?
