Concerted effort to get the Homeless rehoused around L.A., w/ the Olympics approaching in 2028 it’s driven in large part by the Optics.
Unfortunately many homeless are dealing with Mental Health,& substance use disorders.
We need comprehensive care in our Metro Areas.
#ObserveLA
With all the extensive Work done down on the Blvd. in preparation for tomorrow’s #Oscars esp. in this heat wave.
It’s Bonfire of the Vanities when you access the homelessness,& squalor in Hollywood.
Gym Mate living in his Van w/ Pets
seeking out shade in 90 degree heat
#ObserveLA
Oscar Prep in Hollywood is an Annual off putting affair for locals.
Given that so much production has fled to cheaper, tax break States ala’ Georgia, Louisiana etc.
Wonder how Long L.A. will remain the face of the Entertainment Industry?
#ObserveLA #Oscars
Crazy those incomplete Towers over there on Fig., near Olympic are in the News, fed stray Cats that live in that inclosed Block weeks ago. It's L.A.'s #TowerofDavid in Venezuela w/o the occupants.
Olympics approaching in 2028 has got City Officials panties in a Wad. #ObserveLA
The downside of getting a low-cost rent control Unit anywhere in L.A. is that the larger percentage of Tenants do hard drugs.
You’re always fretting in the back of your Mind, that you’ll see your Apartment Building on Fire on the News.
#ObserveLA
Recent News of burglars being fired on by a home owner in an affluent area of Studio City, another uptick(possibly) in the lawlessness gripping L.A.
Masked Men hoping out w/ pistols robbing a Man in W. Hollywood months ago. And the bottom hasn't even fallen out yet. #ObserveLA
Riding through South Central, F%# “SoLA”, rebranding. Nip, NWA, Pac, MC Eiht, School Boy,..
#HipHop’s Roots are in wanting to say something relevant about where you’re from-your Narrative.
Shameful how the Art form’s gotten Pimped Out. #ObserveLA 😎
An overcast day like today, if you’ve never listened to #RadioHead’s #OKComputer you’re missing out.
Couldn’t live in the U.K. But its weather is responsible for some of the Most seminal Albums ever recorded.
#ObserveLA
Early 2K,& prior, you could pay Bills doing extra work in L.A. Plenty of downtime, meals,& snacks. Great Camaraderie to Boot. Now? *Tumble Weeds
You wonder how this town’s gonna move Post Legacy Studios?
#ObserveLA 😎
The 2028 #SummerOlympics are fast approaching in L.A.Being the chatter Bug I am it’s easy to get a read on how Los Angeles is doing,& it ain’t good.
Metro Hub’s that Host these Games ideally should have their House in Order.
#ObserveLA
Police Officer: “…Ms. Silverman do you know why I’m pulling you over this evening?..”
Susan Silverman:”..Umm,..because you got all C’s in High School?..” #LAPD #ObserveLA
Walking down Highland Ave. yesterday, on my right a beautiful overview of the Sun setting,& palm tree silhouettes dotting the western horizon. On my approaching left, a Man dealing with mental health,& housing issues.
This is currently Los Angeles/SoCal in a nutshell. #ObserveLA
A Mom,& Pop took that Space at Hollywood/Vine that was a #Starbucks.
The Collapse of the Franchise is an opportunity for Entrepreneurs to come in,& do local Coffee the Right Way.
We need Cntrs. of exchange in local communities,& coffee is historically central.
#ObserveLA
Southern Raised. Large Magnolia Trees get taken for granted in the West.
Getting a healthy amount of rain recently, you take this life replenishment for granted in other places where it's common place.
The Rain Dance of the Red Men in Days of old is deeply understood. #ObserveLA
#RobReiner seemingly violent passing is punctuated by a perception of rising crime rates in L.A. Numerous armed robberies in broad daylight a/r Town. A Man pistol whipped for his 6-figure Watch in Riverside.
L.A. is a mix of Post Card Scenic Beauty,& the Sinister. #ObserveLA
Gave screen writing a shot before the last strike. During the strike,& aftermath, I'm like "F-- that!!!" But being in love with Cinema like many, hope we see more big budget films return to L.A., already stoked that Michael Mann's shooting #Heat2 Here. #ObserveLA
Digging PTA's #InherentVice(Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin) far more than my first attempt, Tarantino owns two theaters in L.A.,& with him, and Paul being Homie's, an entire Month of PTA's Body of Work would be a great treat for the local Cinephiles.
#ObserveLA
Seeing #TheMarsVolta last night in Pasadena, a Band I dig but not the set list. Tool in the recent past has been sued by fans due to them playing a repetitive set list. You want Artist to do them but given modern ticket price points? There should be some fan service. #ObserveLA
Blacc Sam having the #NipseyHussleFoundation up,& running on Crenshaw,& Slauson is inspiring.
The late Angie Stone penned, ‘No More Rain..’ & seeing Nip’s legacy being used to Inspire the Youth speaks to his Motto.
“..The Marathon Continues…” #LLNH #ObserveLA
Chopping it up with a Brother who knew Sam Cooke-disputes the pushback. Talk to someone yrs. ago in proximity to the Gun Shot that killed Marvin Gaye.
Los Angeles is peculiar, 10’s of Millions whose narratives are separated my minute circumstance. #ObserveLA #AChangeIsGonnaCome
Don't know where #HipHop is as a genre now Globally?, falling into my Mozart, Brahms, Miles Davis Years. But hearing Tupac, Nip bouncing off the concrete in L.A., know those Men were saying something, representing something that transcended Music.
#ObserveLA #WhenMyHomieCalls
Going out last night to feed a litter of Cats a/c from the Crypto Arena. Living in a fenced unfinished construction site.
Square footage led me to believe I couldn't find them, their hunger found Me-sad that we're so indifferent to others suffering, Human,& non human. #ObserveLA
Seeing a litter of kittens/Cats living at an unfinished Construction site last night, wanting to know who can help those guys get away from peril? Cars, Starvation.
Any Non-lethal remedies are appreciated. #ObserveLA
L.A.'s Homelessness Crisis is fueled by our alluring Weather but days of rain ahead.
Olympics 2028 right around the corner, throw a Rock any direction,& you'll hit an encampment.
Heart goes out to our stray Animal Population-the real Victims. #ObserveLA #LARain
Watching this Man in Irvine get robbed at gunpoint by 3 dudes for his $600,000 Watch on Youtube.
Mos Def's lyrics from #Got come to mind,.."..there's hunger on these streets that is hard to defeat,..many steal for Sport,..but more steal to eat,.." #ObserveLA
Rain Patter. Seeing these Men masked robbing a stranger in broad daylight days ago.(in my Mind)
Another Man fending off a home Invasion with Gun Fire.
Mother Nature cries tears for the transgressions We make a/g each other as Brothers,..Kindred Souls. #ObserveLA #LARain
Went back,& got a graduate degree to nudge myself closer to what 'middle class' looks like in L.A., Moving into 4th Quarter 2025 my monies being made on hustles. These economic talking heads on the web have me thinking of needing guns in 2026. #ObserveLA
Doing Security for a Hip-Hop/Urban show in Hollywood where I’m the only Black Face in the Venue.
Ryan Coogler’s #Sinners warrants similar narratives around ‘Cultural Appropriation’.
#ObserveLA
The French Band #Air are playing the Hollywood Bowl Tomorrow. Grappling.
Dug their work on #TheVirginSuicides ST, one of my all time favorite Books.
‘Talkie Wilkie’ is outstanding but the Cost of seeing live Music in LA these days is ridiculous!!!! #ObserveLA
Walk pass #jimmykimmellive Studio in Hollywood on the regular.
The Boulevard is suffering, came out here in ‘06,& post Recession/Pandemic Los Angeles is struggling.
Canceling his show is another punch in the gut to Tinsel Town.
#ObserveLA
