Koretz Loosens Restrictions for Hillside Development Under Guise of Closing Loopholes Would Let Airbnbs, Hotels, Education and Cultural Institutions in Hillside Areas Avoid Size & Height Rules Los Angeles, March 3, 2017 - Neighborhood activists are outraged that City Hall lawmakers created a huge loophole making it easier for Airbnbs, private clubs, hotels and … [Read more...]
Sunset Coalition Challenges Archer On Cancer / Health Risks
Major Dispute Over Dangers Posed by School’s Controversial Expansion Project The Sunset Coalition and other petitioners are asking the California courts to consider their contention that Archer School for Girls has significantly understated the cancer risks to nearby young and elderly people caused by the school's proposed massive $100 million expansion project. Those risks … [Read more...]
Archer School Opponents Take Their Fight To San Francisco
A San Francisco Court Ruling to Protect Kids Against Cancer Could Limit Archer Plan Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 - The Sunset Coalition is hoping a San Francisco appeals court ruling will soon validate a health standard for protecting children against cancer that will have the collateral effect of forcing reductions in the size of the Archer School for Girls … [Read more...]
Developers put Thousands of Dollars in Bonin’s Pocket
CityWatch reported yesterday that Mike Bonin received over $20,000 in contributions from developers last year. The article also calls out the use of a controversial slush fund known as the officeholder account that is used by City Council members to pay for expensive meals and travel. … [Read more...]
Hidden Emails Between Archer School and City Hall Ordered Released
Los Angeles, April 26, 2016 - Opponents of a controversial $100 million plan to expand the Archer School for Girls campus have won a court order requiring disclosure of 146 emails written by or to city officials, including Councilman Mike Bonin, about the Archer project despite City Hall's effort to keep the content of the emails hidden from the public. "The city … [Read more...]