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Jayne Feiner December 6, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Thursday evening 6:20 3 coyotes on Berry Drive at Laurie Place
John Walker May 21, 2013 at 04:46 am
Since this article has appeared I have received so many emails of appreciation. Thank you for your…Read More very good wishes
John Walker May 20, 2013 at 08:02 pm
Thank you Scott. I've already said this at our meetings and want to share it here. You are a real…Read More asset to our community. Your knowledge of planning and process have been invaluable. I respect your opinion. Hope you remain involved.
Miki Henderson September 22, 2012 at 07:32 pm
Hah! I was the one who let Wendi go in front of me because she was in such a hurry... I have to say,…Read More frankly, I am very surprised that she attended something like this, and I'm glad to see that she and PK came down to vote with the "little people". Wouldn't it be better if we could vote by mail, though?
Irene Gibson September 23, 2012 at 03:11 pm
Great News! Now with such a turnout, impressive results may be expected from those voters, working…Read More hard together to accomplish a realistic and productive Plan of Action....followed by implementation of that Plan! Cheers.
John Walker September 23, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Thank you so very much for posting a *factual* article about the Studio City Neighborhood Council.…Read More I had received so many emails about what was being posted. Yesterday, while attending the Congress of Neighborhood Councils, so many people came up to me and spoke about our elections - and about "what a great this community this must be" and "what a good job by the Outreach committee" and lastly, "how good it must feel to have such support". Well you know what? It does! We have accomplished so very much because of our volunteers and the public support we are all so very thankful for. For us, many voices joined together, can and have had a real effect within City Hall.
Ursula Holloman September 23, 2012 at 02:22 am
I voted for the first time in the SCNC election, thanks to Patch.
Sue Taylor September 21, 2012 at 08:58 pm
Richard, just because it is advisory and don't have a direct vote on the City Council does not mean…Read More its members (individually or collectively) do not have power. Influence with elected officials provides power that the everyday stakeholder just simply does not have as an individual. If their advise and influence had no effect, there would be no reason to have an advisory board.
And aside from the corporate body, members also occasionally assert their influence with city representatives to make special requests, access information, request investigations, etc. All things an everyday stakeholder simply would be unlikely to achieve.
I'm not suggesting that power and influence isn't necessary to get things done. But to say that there is no power is a bit misleading at best.
Richard Niederberg September 21, 2012 at 05:14 pm
Dear Sue,
The Studio City Neighborhood Council is advisory only, so there is no actual power. The…Read More SCNC speaks ONLY as a 'Corporate Body' on issues, and all issues are discussed publicly at properly Noticed meetings pursuant to the Brown Act. Even if a Board member had an 'personal agenda', it is only the official, collective, voted-upon view that would see the light of day and become part of the record, so the holder of that ' personal agenda' would soon become frustrated that it is not be acted upon.
Sue Taylor September 21, 2012 at 02:06 am
There is no doubt that it is oftentimes a thankless job, and that much effort and many long hours…Read More are devoted to serving the community by the members of this board.
But Mike, to suggest that they do not have power by virtue of being elected to this board is simply erroneous. Members of the board may not be celebrities or recognized on the street, they may not be asking for building inspectors to cut corners, but they certainly have the power of influence with city officials and in city departments that typical citizens simply do not have.
While they are elected to represent the community, personal agendas are inevitable and the community is not always united or in agreement with the positions they take. So make no mistake, there is power and influence weilded in those positions. Like all political stuff - it's great if you agree with them, not so much if you don't.
Sadly, from the seemingly low attendance I saw at the polls this afternoon, I'm not sure that many local citizens recognize the importance of these elected board members and the power that they have to influence what happens in our community. Hopefully I'm wrong and I just happened to arrive at a particularly quiet time. But it was a far cry from the buzz and activity that surrounded the last heated and contentous election.
REMY KESSLER September 18, 2012 at 03:00 pm
It has been a privilege to have served on the SCNC with you for all these years. Thanks for all of…Read More your contributions on behalf of the community. You will be missed. Remy Kessler
mae barbara weissberger September 17, 2012 at 08:34 pm
Debra, L'Shana Tova. Happy healthy year. Love reading your work. Hope to be there at the oyster…Read More house. Mickey, my amazing wonderful loving companion,y dog, passed away a few weeks ago. Wow talking about getting real. Whew. I'm crying, laughing out loud and prettby much taking care the best I can. Funny, my ex fiance and I are amazing friends today and
Lisa Cahan Davis September 13, 2012 at 04:35 pm
Mike, you are a wonderful addition to the community. Always friendly, helpful and responsive. Thank…Read More you for keeping us all informed on matters that matter. Congratulations!
Michael Peterson September 13, 2012 at 11:55 am
PLEASE start checking your spelling and sentences. SO many errors.
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Sam Humeid September 16, 2012 at 12:05 am
The video of my commentary can be found at https://www.facebook.com/perennial.hwc
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Lisa Cahan Davis September 13, 2012 at 04:42 pm
Thanks, Scott, for reminding the folks reading this article as to how to get involved. And...for…Read More those candidates and stakeholders who want to help promote the SCNC and it's initiatives or develop programs that create a more cohesive community, please join the monthly Outreach Committee (2nd Monday of month @ 6:30 pm). Info at www.studiocitync.org. NEXT SCNC BOARD MEETING is Weds., September 19 @ CBS - 6:30 light dinner, 7:00 start. As our street banners say "Make a Difference. Get Involved."
Susan McMartin September 10, 2012 at 08:00 pm
helen, thank you so much for you comment and for sharing your video with me.
Marlena June 7, 2011 at 07:23 pm
My boyfriend and I were returning a video at Odyssey on Lankershim one evening when we saw a very…Read More old woman who looked lost and who seemed to have alzheimers. She was barefoot and her toenails were very very long. We tried to comfort her and get some information but she couldn't communicate at all, just gibberish. We called the police and we stayed with her for over an hour as she tried to talk but nothing she tried to say made sense. My grandmother had alzheimers and I learned that patience and compassion were key in that time. The police took forever to arrive, and the sun was going down, it was gettign cold. My boyfriend gave her his sweatshirt. We don't know where they ended up taking her, but we think we heard she was from a home down the street. She would not survive a night alone we knew for sure so she must have been staying somewhere, but her toenails told a different story. There's a retirement home on Franklin and Beachwood that leaves their gate open and residents who can barely walk are out wandering in front and walking down the street, waiting for the bus, some can't stand up straight. It's a dangerous area at night, and the traffic is bustling all day. Does anyone else see a problem/solution to this. How can this place that's supposed to care and protect our elders just let them wander around by themselves, and they usually are alone. Anything can happen to them.
Joy A. Kennelly February 7, 2011 at 03:50 pm
I've noticed a few as I'm walking around town lately. Just saw a guy hiding out behind the…Read More electrical box near Weddington Park and thought at least he's safely out of harm's way.
Kinda surprises me to see them over here though to be honest. I'm used to seeing so many over in Santa Monica, but perhaps with the economy the way it is there's bound to be more and more.
Really liked this column and the following discussions. Interesting perspectives...
Cheyenne Chasen March 25, 2013 at 01:00 pm
Love seeing the new entries each and every week! Keep it up!
Rosemary Travie August 31, 2012 at 12:42 pm
If it was found that the driver who caused the crash was racing another vehicle, he should pay all…Read More costs to cover the medical issues...It's disgusting to think anyone would ask their family to pay anything, including the ambulance company...Remind me not to use their services in case I have a need...by the way, I am in the medical profession!
M January 23, 2013 at 12:44 am
I agree with you Kathleen. There are a lot of frustrated people out there concerning getting four…Read More more years with the current political administration and the way our country is doing down a "rat hole", to coin a phrase. So, Richard is entitled to his opinion, just like everyone else. I believe he is in fact, correct about almost everything he has said. Maybe it could have been stated differently, but often times, the truth hurts.....
M January 23, 2013 at 12:31 am
HI Richard, I happen to agree with everything you have stated above, to a tee. It seems that Mitt…Read More Romney was right. There are 47% of the population who really are not looking for work, would rather collect their unemployment or welfare checks, food stamps, medi-cal, whatever they can get from Obama and the Gov't. It is only one reason why he wants to let all of the illegals stay in the USA, to get more votes. As long as our Gov't gives money away, they will vote for the liberals. Perhaps it is time to make a stand and if the liberals are so hard pressed to keep giving our hard-earned tax money away to people who are lazy or not citizens of our country, let the liberals give THEIR tax money to them, but let the others keep their tax money or put it towards viable resources that are truly needed, infrastucture, veterans benefits, military uses, social security, medicare, etc, etc. Just my two cents....
Helen December 27, 2012 at 07:15 pm
While I have helped a lot the SCNC, not one person ... not one of them ...
called me or emailed me…Read More asking me if I needed food or anything and I find
this completely disgusting after all I have done for those people.
They are not the only ones. People from churches are the worst. They are
very critical and judgmental. They do not seem to care for anyone until you
have money to give them and put into the offering.
I am not going to church anymore. If I have to stay on the streets, I will.
But I am happy inside myself because I am a good person. I have references
from high profile people and I am so happy with that. This is all I have to
say. Do not help me if you don't want to. Help me only if your heart wants
for you to do it.
Christmas day I was feeding the homeless in LA even though I am one of them.
Thank you.
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