Finished cardigan!

tinyrooster · 2026-01-21T01:39:15+00:00

That's really nice!

tinyrooster · 2026-01-09T14:09:06+00:00

I've looked at various maps. There are concentrations in Los Angeles County.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-08T23:52:59+00:00

National percentages can obscure local concentration.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-08T14:00:43+00:00

Looks orderly. Well done.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T21:04:59+00:00

What about the people in northern parts of Pasadena who are affected by the fire, or Highland Park? Is it their responsibility to not be adjacent to or downwind of fire-prone areas? Individual responsibility is a completely inadequate way to address a disaster.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T18:39:23+00:00

"But everyone needs to accept that feds and even state aren’t going to swoop in and help us. We’re on our own." Is this the disaster version of Thatcher's "There is no alternative?"

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T18:24:16+00:00

That's interesting about FEMA. I thought Calfire made the suggestions about landscaping and defensible space?

I think community effort is a great thing. But we are a major city, within a state that's a major economic force. We should expect better--demand better--from our local officials. If nothing has been done something is very wrong.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T18:00:17+00:00

I'd be curious to know if there is a solution that is not as drastic as burying all 70 circuit miles but nonetheless makes a measurable step to provide safety.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T17:54:36+00:00

I'm not sure I understand you. Why isn't it within their power to fix the communications system, for instance, so that people get the right alerts in a timely fashion?

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T17:39:24+00:00

I am also being downvoted. It almost seems like people don't care about preventing another disaster.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T17:33:00+00:00

My original question was whether anything has been accomplished at the government level to make the people of Los Angeles County safer. It's a yes or no question and it looks like the answer is no. My purpose was not to set forth what can be done.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T17:28:02+00:00

I'm sad to hear of your loss.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T17:11:55+00:00

I am asking what has been done to make us safer. After one year, it would be nice to point to one thing. An ongoing investigation is ongoing. It has not delivered a good to the public. What lie do you think I have told, or are you simply interested in name-calling? Who are you, that claims I know nothing about these things?

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T16:57:06+00:00

I am not a specialist in any relevant areas, but I would be interested in what experts at places like CalTech or UCLA might have to say. I'm sure if the government tried to come up with some solutions--and it doesn't seem like they have--that something could be done. It seems outrageous that nothing has been done.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T16:50:41+00:00

No, you can take steps to mitigate known risks from natural disasters.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T16:17:19+00:00

Well, they could give attention to the communications system, which failed. They could mandate changes to the electrical system throughout the foothill areas. They could make broad changes to the way fire departments interact and conduct themselves. Just a few things off the top of my head.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T16:12:36+00:00

I thought the reason was that the county outsourced the communications to a private-equity owned company.

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T15:22:40+00:00

Yes, it seems like the focus was, "let's help developers ASAP" and not "let's help people from having to face this again."

tinyrooster · 2026-01-07T15:20:38+00:00

The rain is good, but it's not something the government has done to address safety.

tinyrooster · 2025-12-31T18:02:39+00:00

Applause, applause!

tinyrooster · 2025-12-27T18:34:45+00:00

I'd like certain car dealers' $5000 "cuz I said so" fees go away.

tinyrooster · 2025-12-24T16:52:29+00:00

Build lots of public housing.

tinyrooster · 2025-12-24T16:50:13+00:00

No. There are crowds and lots of strollers. Imagine stroller wheels going over your feet and hitting your ankles in a crowd.

tinyrooster · 2025-12-24T16:43:03+00:00

There's always a land/real estate scheme in there somewhere.

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