jerryskids 6,570 Posted January 8 3 hours ago, The Real timschochet said: Yes but not in this area. There have been fires in the past but nothing like this. And in this case it’s based on severe drought and impossibly strong winds, not the items you chose to highlight. These winds are not the Santa Ana winds; they are something else because they are hitting us as well (although not nearly as bad, yet anyway). We have had a drought as well, even for a desert. It hadn't rained here in months until... ... I was going to type the above this morning, but I had a kitten on my lap so I just thought about it. A few minutes later I looked outside, and it was drizzling. Not much, but when you've had zero for so long, it seemed like God had answered a small prayer. The coming 4-6 weeks are one of our two "rainy" seasons, hopefully we get some because we've been severely lacking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,945 Posted January 8 Why would one of the biggest economies in the world have to cut a measly 20 million from the fire department of its largest city? What was the money used for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,292 Posted January 8 5 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Why would one of the biggest economies in the world have to cut a measly 20 million from the fire department of its largest city? What was the money used for? Trips to Ghana apparently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,945 Posted January 8 1 minute ago, DonS said: Trips to Ghana apparently They can stop bragging about how rich they are now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,134 Posted January 8 4 hours ago, avoiding injuries said: Unfortunately for the residents, the LA Fire Chief is the first female lgbtq+ who’s vision has been diversity throughout the entire department. https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1876879793620148567?s=46 That must be why they have wildfires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,433 Posted January 8 Not a fan of Karen Bass. I wanted the other guy to win. I’m not gonna call her a POS like @Strike though. I don’t think a mayor can cut funding on her own, that’s done by the city council I think: also the trip to Ghana is typical for big city mayors and in truth there are advantages to be gained by such trips in terms of trade and investment opportunities. It’s just bad luck that she is there right now. All in all it’s not a good look for her but trying to blame her for this catastrophe would be misguided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,433 Posted January 8 7 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: They can stop bragging about how rich they are now. LA has a tremendous economy AND the city budget faces shortfalls- both can be, amd are true at the same time, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious1 327 Posted January 8 Just now, The Real timschochet said: LA has a tremendous economy AND the city budget faces shortfalls- both can be, amd are true at the same time, Sounds like an irresponsible government you voted for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,913 Posted January 8 Proud of the GC…no conspiracy theories about how the fire was started by the Feds or the like. These vids are beyond description. Terrible. Despite what people think about California’s forest management this wouldn’t have been something that could be prevented. Spark in one of the canyons and 90 mile an hour Santa Ana winds there’s nothing that can be done. Good luck SoCal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,433 Posted January 8 3 minutes ago, CaptainObvious1 said: Sounds like an irresponsible government you voted for I don’t live in LA. If I had I would have voted for Caruso. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,134 Posted January 8 5 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Proud of the GC…no conspiracy theories about how the fire was started by the Feds or the like. Still managed to blame DEI within a few posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,945 Posted January 8 Will this have any affect on the playoff game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,570 Posted January 8 10 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Will this have any affect on the playoff game? I doubt it. The stadium is 20+ miles southeast of the fires. I suppose the air might be dirtier than usual if the winds are right. But I can't see it being canceled. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 1,705 Posted January 8 19 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Proud of the GC…no conspiracy theories about how the fire was started by the Feds or the like. These vids are beyond description. Terrible. Despite what people think about California’s forest management this wouldn’t have been something that could be prevented. Spark in one of the canyons and 90 mile an hour Santa Ana winds there’s nothing that can be done. Good luck SoCal. Many people are saying blue cars have been unharmed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,570 Posted January 8 18 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Will this have any affect on the playoff game? The wind gusts might be more of a problem. I'm not sure how long that's expected to continue. Rams/Vikes isn't until Monday though, so I would think the winds would pass by then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,239 Posted January 8 I’m going to see Incubus. Offspring. Glass animal. Lumineers Saturday in Inglewood. They say it should be clear by then wind wise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,348 Posted January 8 I read that very little water is coming out of fire hydrants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,389 Posted January 8 Any update of the fire hydrants not having water. Great Job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,389 Posted January 8 2 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: I read that very little water is coming out of fire hydrants. mismanagement of the reservoir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,688 Posted January 8 3 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: mismanagement of the reservoir. But the snail darters are safe and that was the priority. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,433 Posted January 8 So far apparently the Getty Villa actual buildings are unharmed which bodes well for the homes above it (where my FIL’s home is) but who knows? I think their church may have burned down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,511 Posted January 8 47 minutes ago, Tree of Knowledge said: Many people are saying blue cars have been unharmed. Dishwalla is counting them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious1 327 Posted January 8 Let the bad hombres go fight the fires since they live in CA for free 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,945 Posted January 8 No water for the fire hydrants. But I bet everyone got their diversity training. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,804 Posted January 8 If this thing about no water in the hydrants is real, that's a huge thing...HUGE..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,825 Posted January 8 40% of CA water is used for agriculture, only 10% is for people directly (and fire hydrants). The other 50% is used to "restore the environment". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,239 Posted January 8 Newsoulini has done an amazing job at destroying california Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,945 Posted January 8 Word on my LE board is that many of these fires are started by the homeless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 1,705 Posted January 8 Oof. DEI LA Fire Chief https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/los-angeles-fire-chief-is-dei-lesbian-who/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,589 Posted January 8 35 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Word on my LE board is that many of these fires are started by the homeless. would you rather they turn into bumcicles with the overnight temps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,945 Posted January 8 14 minutes ago, HellToupee said: would you rather they turn into bumcicles with the overnight temps? I’d rather we send them to Panama and Greenland once the transfer of power occurs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,688 Posted January 8 https://www.foxnews.com/politics/flashback-trump-has-long-history-warning-newsom-over-terrible-wildfire-prevention Trump has long history of warning Newsom over 'terrible' wildfire prevention 'Get your act together Governor. You don’t see close to the level of burn in other states,' Trump said in 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,433 Posted January 8 2 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/flashback-trump-has-long-history-warning-newsom-over-terrible-wildfire-prevention Trump has long history of warning Newsom over 'terrible' wildfire prevention 'Get your act together Governor. You don’t see close to the level of burn in other states,' Trump said in 2019 Yeah none of this is relevant to the current crisis. And anyhow it’s total bullsh!t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,433 Posted January 8 Speaking of Rick Caruso whom I wanted to be mayor, his shopping center, Palisades Village, is completely gone, burned to the ground. This was one of the most beautiful retail centers I’ve ever seen. Took years to build. What a tragedy, just terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,804 Posted January 8 8 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: Yeah none of this is relevant to the current crisis. And anyhow it’s total bullsh!t Youre the expert after all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,589 Posted January 8 34 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: I’d rather we send them to Panama and Greenland once the transfer of power occurs. Greenland would be a good holding pen for illegals while waiting to be deported Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 339 Posted January 8 Buddy of mine who has a home in Pasadena but has moved to Boise said they evacuated his old neighborhood last night. He has kept his house there and has been staying in touch with the neighbors. As of now their neighborhood hasn’t lost anything. Terrible situation, just unimaginable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,433 Posted January 8 13 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Youre the expert after all No I’m not, but some folks in here looking to use this as an excuse to attack liberals (not that they ever need one) is focking disgusting. I could just as easily attack conservatives for ignoring climate change, and with a whole lot more merit, but I’m not going to do that, because it won’t change anything and frankly it’s not the time to have that discussion. Thousands of people are waiting to find out if their homes burned down, including my loved ones. This is a terrible tragedy. You guys that want to attack Newsom or Bass or libs in general, go f*ck yourselves. Seriously. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 1,705 Posted January 8 19 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: No I’m not, but some folks in here looking to use this as an excuse to attack liberals (not that they ever need one) is focking disgusting. I could just as easily attack conservatives for ignoring climate change, and with a whole lot more merit, but I’m not going to do that, because it won’t change anything and frankly it’s not the time to have that discussion. Thousands of people are waiting to find out if their homes burned down, including my loved ones. This is a terrible tragedy. You guys that want to attack Newsom or Bass or libs in general, go f*ck yourselves. Seriously. And here you are arguing with dudes on a message board instead of lending a hand in a disaster literally in your backyard. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,433 Posted January 8 3 minutes ago, Tree of Knowledge said: And here you are arguing with dudes on a message board instead of lending a hand in a disaster literally in your backyard. How do you know I’m not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
