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Editor’s Memo: The Death of McMansions?

December 08 2016
Written by Ken Draper.

 

CITYWATCH TODAY—Fewer things we post provoke more response or passion than mansionization. LA’s council voted on Wednesday to add restrictions to the current ordinance and a bunch of homeowners are breathing a sigh of relief. Is this the final nail in the mansionization coffin? Our mansionization expert, Shelley Wagers, deciphers their most recent move in a timely and brief snapshot analysis. Check it out for a thumbs up or thumbs down … in Today’s CityWatch.

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CityWatch’ ‘15 Candles’ celebration is underway. Three new pieces looking at LA’s neighborhood councils after 15 years … from different perspectives just posted.

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Andres Martinez says that President-to-be Trump’s border wall has hit roadblock … major league sports. Can we look to games to get the heat turned down between Mexico and the U.S.? Andres thinks he has the answer.

 

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And … the so-called ‘killer’ mountain lion … P-45 … may have escaped the executioner. Not without some ruffled feathers out in Malibu, though. 

All of these fascinating viewpoints on things affecting your LA life … in Today’s CityWatch. 

Check ‘em out. Let us know what you think. We’re good listeners.

 

Ken Draper-Editor, CityWatch

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