The Horizon and the Skyline

@horizonskyline
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Los Angeles is facing so many challenges these days. Trying to learn about the past, make sense of the present, and look to the future.
Organizers said turnout was high at the No Kings protests yesterday. There were events across the LA area, including Hollywood, Filipinotown and Hawthorne. People are angry. https://horizonskyline.net/2026/03/29/no-kings-protests-across-la-area/ #NoKings #protest #Trump #LosAngeles #Hollywood #Filipinotown #Hawthorne #LANews
Last year the California legislature approved a bill that allows "advanced manufacturing" projects to be exempt from environmental review. These projects could include manufacturing semiconductors, making lithium ion batteries and the production of rare earth materials, all of which involve poisonous chemicals and toxic waste. https://horizonskyline.net/2026/03/27/if-you-think-gov-newsom-cares-about-californias-environment-think-again/ #environment #Newsom #SB131 #toxicwaste #CANews
America is at war again. This time with Iran. On Saturday, a small group of protesters gathered at LA City Hall to ask when the bloodshed is going to end. https://horizonskyline.net/2026/03/08/america-is-at-war-again/ #war #Iran #protest #Trump #LANews
Are you okay with the US government using artificial intelligence to conduct mass surveillance of US citizens? Donald Trump says that any AI company that has a problem with domestic surveillance will not do business with any Federal agency. https://horizonskyline.net/2026/02/28/are-you-okay-with-the-us-government-conducting-mass-surveillance-of-its-citizens/ #privacy #surveillance #Anthropic #Trump #Hegseth #AI
A new report says nearly half of the pavement in LA County may be unnecessary. Replacing asphalt with trees and green space would make our cities cooler and our air cleaner. Can we depave LA? https://acceleratela.org/depavela/ #environment #urban_heat #trees #air_quality #LANews
On Friday thousands of protesters gathered in Downtown LA to voice their anger about ICE. Many carried signs asking for justice for Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and all those who have died in dentention facilities. https://horizonskyline.net/2026/01/31/ice-out-la/ #ICE #protest #LosAngeles #LANews
Last year at this time LA was on fire. On Wednesday night a vigil was held at Fair Oaks Burger in Altadena to commemorate the victims of the Eaton Fire, and to encourage the survivors to stay strong. https://horizonskyline.net/2026/01/08/vigil-in-altadena-one-year-after-the-fires/ #LAFires #Altadena #Eaton #vigil
Will digital billboards be installed on the Glendale Masonic Lodge? The city plans to expand the advertising signage zone, according to a notice posted on the lodge. Public Hearing: November 19, 2025, 5:00 PM, 633 E. Broadway #105, Glendale #preservation #Glendale #MasonicLodge #digital_ads #LAHistory #LANews
Thousands of people showed up at No Kings protests in the LA area on Saturday. https://horizonskyline.net/2025/10/19/no-kings-protests-across-los-angeles/ #protests #NoKings #Trump #LosAngeles #LANews
Eric Brightwell has posted an amazing rundown of music venues in Silverlake from past to present. Classical to avant garde, boleros to big band, living rooms to lounges. A deep dive into an important part of LA's history. https://ericbrightwell.com/2025/10/09/ask-silver-lake-live-music-venues-of-silver-lake-present-and-past/ #Silverlake #music #LAHistory