LA Times Columnist Crawls Out Of Garbage To Tell World He Loves His City Covered In Poop And Blood
LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano defends Los Angeles against criticisms from mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. Arellano argues that while the city has its issues, it is not as dire as Pratt suggests. He believes that acknowledging problems is necessary for improvement, but also emphasizes the city's positive aspects.
- ▪Gustavo Arellano criticized Spencer Pratt's negative portrayal of Los Angeles.
- ▪Arellano claims that Los Angeles is not as apocalyptic as some portray it, citing crime statistics.
- ▪Pratt argues that drug addiction is a significant issue in the city, complicating solutions to homelessness.
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Opinion LA Times Columnist Crawls Out Of Garbage To Tell World He Loves His City Covered In Poop And Blood OPINION (Photo by APU GOMES/AFP via Getty Images) Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer May 21, 2026 11:32 AM ET May 21, 2026 11:32 AM ET Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Having a good time in Los Angeles is easy.
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