Anheier on Angela Merkel’s Memoir ‘Freedom’
In an age of increasingly aggressive, polarizing leaders, the former German chancellor’s understated style may soon be missed.
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Entries by Stan Paul
Large-Scale Retreat from Fire Not an Option
UCLA’s Liz Koslov calls for greater investment in preparing buildings and community-led experiments in new ways to protect neighborhoods from fire risk.
Millard-Ball on Fire, Sprawl and Car Dependency
Neighborhoods that struggled to safely evacuate are among the least connected in L.A. County, the UCLA transportation expert says.
Lens on L.A.’s Spiking Rental Housing Prices During Wildfires
UCLA Luskin urban planning expert says scarce housing will put pressure on adjacent communities.
A Test of Los Angeles’ Fire Preparedness
Along with climate change, the fact that much of L.A.’s housing stock is built with wooden construction for seismic safety has made things worse, UCLA expert says.
Pierce on State of L.A.’s Water System
No city could have prepared for this “perfect storm,” fire and water experts say.
Torres-Gil on President Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
UCLA Luskin expert on aging says former president believed in improving the lives of older Americans.
Torres-Gil on Providing Culturally Competent Care
Health care services where language and culture are shared and understood are vital to immigrants, says the UCLA expert on aging.
Manville on L.A.’s Spot Street Widening Regulations
The city’s “zombie” street regulations don’t accomplish what was intended and are hard to kill.
Zepeda-Millán on the U.S.-Mexico Border Wall
UCLA professor sees parallel between the wall and Trump’s new promise to deport millions of undocumented people.
