Gentle reader, Los Angeles City Hall does not want us to do the work we do, which is to bring you the truth about why this beautiful town that we love almost as much as we love each other is in such a grim and miserable state. This is a quick note to let everyone within the sound of our Substack know that this afternoon, we had a video call with Ephraim Turner, a Senior Investigator with the
Don’t this people have better things to do with their time than pester the two of you, who are really doing everything they can to save this city from itself?
Reminds me of a Cease and Desist letter I received from a state senator —who claimed to be an environmentalist— for the crime of exposing their blatant lies and their cozy relationship with the fossil fuel industry.
I cannot believe what I have just read, and yet I can. This could be taken from Terry Gilliam’s brilliant film, “Brazil”! Now I am even more glad to have just booked a Noir bus tour for October 21.
I am so sorry you had to endure this cruelty.’ I am so proud of your work and will continue to support you. This is a hard to believe situation. I am on your side as always. Babs
Being the target of schmuck grifters who like to use their political minions to target do-gooder activists is such a City of Angels thing. Hollywood would be short a few hundred or so movies without the sleaze that good folks like yourselves expose. Keep up the good fight, we are in your corner!
Thank you Kim and Richard for all that you do to keep us informed. We support you and are so grateful for your dedication to the city of the angels. Carry on!
Wow. What a slimey move. You are part of the Noir story of Los Angeles now. I always worry about you guys because you are truly fearless. You are doing angels' work!
We figure we were written into the city's Noir history when our proposed public corruption tour got mentioned in the Feds' jury filings in councilman Jose Huizar's case last year, before he confessed to racketeering. Thanks for having our back, pal!
"an unnamed political consultant is accusing you of being an unregistered lobbyist " plus they are no doubt "filming" the interview and probably looking to setup honest folks.
The new head of the Ethics Commission works for a political consulting firm. It's like leaving your 14 year old daughter with Hunter Biden as a baby sitter as you leave for a long weekend.
If people only understood how much more livable the city would be if the available resources were not diluted by outright corruption and political favors (plus a bit of stupidity)
Sorry you were subjected to this blatant harassment. As I have said before, the work you do is important. We who care thank you.
We appreciate all your support.
If you did not make a copy of the interview perhaps you should request their copy
Don’t this people have better things to do with their time than pester the two of you, who are really doing everything they can to save this city from itself?
Please don’t give up the great work you are doing! You give me hope and make me proud to be an Angelino as there are few things that still do.
Thank you! We are going to keep on, with gratitude to our preservation pals who make it all feel easier, and always worth it.
He was doing a favor for someone - trying to intimidate you.
Reminds me of a Cease and Desist letter I received from a state senator —who claimed to be an environmentalist— for the crime of exposing their blatant lies and their cozy relationship with the fossil fuel industry.
Hope you published it. C&Ds exist to be published!
I cannot believe what I have just read, and yet I can. This could be taken from Terry Gilliam’s brilliant film, “Brazil”! Now I am even more glad to have just booked a Noir bus tour for October 21.
One day we'll laugh about all this--maybe as soon as the Noir bus. See you then!
Love that movie which is loosely based on Orwell's 1984.
You are such an inspiration. We’re struggling with various challenges in Tokyo and you’re great teachers. Keep up the great work!
Thank you--keep fighting! We admire your work!
I am so sorry you had to endure this cruelty.’ I am so proud of your work and will continue to support you. This is a hard to believe situation. I am on your side as always. Babs
Being the target of schmuck grifters who like to use their political minions to target do-gooder activists is such a City of Angels thing. Hollywood would be short a few hundred or so movies without the sleaze that good folks like yourselves expose. Keep up the good fight, we are in your corner!
Take No Prisoners.......................
A great Lou Reed LP and great advice.
Thank you Kim and Richard for all that you do to keep us informed. We support you and are so grateful for your dedication to the city of the angels. Carry on!
We are carried on by good wishes--thank you, Thelma!
Wow. What a slimey move. You are part of the Noir story of Los Angeles now. I always worry about you guys because you are truly fearless. You are doing angels' work!
We figure we were written into the city's Noir history when our proposed public corruption tour got mentioned in the Feds' jury filings in councilman Jose Huizar's case last year, before he confessed to racketeering. Thanks for having our back, pal!
It's important to understand how the slow walking of the Huizar case potentially saved him (and others) from additional charges .
"an unnamed political consultant is accusing you of being an unregistered lobbyist " plus they are no doubt "filming" the interview and probably looking to setup honest folks.
The new head of the Ethics Commission works for a political consulting firm. It's like leaving your 14 year old daughter with Hunter Biden as a baby sitter as you leave for a long weekend.
If people only understood how much more livable the city would be if the available resources were not diluted by outright corruption and political favors (plus a bit of stupidity)
Take no prisoners