Topic: Oakland Fire

What about the neighbors of the Ghost Ship artists’ colony?
What about the neighbors of the Ghost Ship artists’ colony? December 10, 2016 Thomas Lifson The neighbors on the short block meticulously care for their houses and front yards.  No wonder they repeatedly complained.  It makes you wonder if the city would ever take action against anyone, for anything.  
Doing the math on Oakland fire inspections
Doing the math on Oakland fire inspections December 10, 2016 Thomas Lifson A thought experiment tells a sickening story.
Mayor of Oakland warns against ‘scapegoating’ lavishly paid city employees who failed to inspect deathtrap warehouse in 30 years
Mayor of Oakland warns against ‘scapegoating’ lavishly paid city employees who failed to inspect deathtrap warehouse in 30 years December 9, 2016 Thomas Lifson I would really like to know if Mayor Schaaf thinks the police and child protective workers who saw the interior of the death trap and did nothing should not be “scapegoated.”
Reflections on the Oakland Warehouse Fire
Reflections on the Oakland Warehouse Fire December 7, 2016 Joseph Nicolello When I was in my early twenties, I went to several such parties.  And was laughed out of the room when I mentioned fire safety.