Something Kind of Hinky in LA and It's Not Just Google Satellite Views
There are concerns among Los Angeles residents regarding the city's handling of recent fires and ongoing issues like crime and homelessness. Many are looking for a change in leadership, with reality TV personality Spencer Pratt campaigning for mayor. The article highlights the frustrations of residents and the media's portrayal of the situation in the city.
- ▪Residents are frustrated with the city's response to the Pacific Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes.
- ▪Lake Balboa resident Jose Meraz is seeking a mayor who will address issues like garbage-filled streets.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is running for mayor in the upcoming election, drawing attention from local media.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 14:40:05 -0400 |
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Something Kind of Hinky in LA and It's Not Just Google Satellite Views Beege Welborn 2:40 PM | May 18, 2026 AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File There appears to be a concerted effort on the part of Los Angeles journalists, their progressive journalisming friends, and what seems to be Google maps (dare I even question their neutrality) to make the Los Angeles fires and specifically the all-consuming Pacific Palisades conflagration...go away. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); In fact, in some instances, it's almost as if they never happened.I wonder why?🚨🔥🚨GO! GO !!GO!!! VOTE PRATT FOR MAYOR!!! SAVE LOS ANGELES!!! pic.twitter.com/MirT4i9Rqr— 🇺🇲🔥MAGABGreatGenes🔥🇺🇲…
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