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https://allthatsinteresting.com/salton-sea-history Sep 15, 2023 "Decades ago, Salton Sea was one of California’s most beloved tourist destinations. A man-made, saline lake, located near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park, Salton Sea was widely seen as the ultimate desert oasis." all that's interesting

https://www.yahoo.com/news/billionaires-sue-l-demolish-marilyn-205810596.html May 7, 2024 "In January, fans and conservationists celebrated when the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission recommended landmark status for Marilyn Monroe’s home, a crucial step in saving the residence from being demolished. The new owners of the Brentwood property were less ecstatic. They sued the city of L.A. on Monday for the right to demolish it, claiming that city officials acted unconstitutionally in their efforts to designate the home as a landmark and accusing them of “backdoor machinations” in trying to preserve a house that doesn’t meet the criteria for status as a historic cultural monument." Yahoo News

Define: landmark, Marilyn Monroe.
What action did the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission recommend for Marilyn Monroe's home in January, and how did the new owners respond?
Who are the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the city of L.A. regarding Marilyn Monroe's home, and what are their intentions for the property?
Do you think that as the owners of the property that they should be able to level the house and build a new one? Explain why or why not.
How does the lawsuit challenge the notion of the house's historical significance, according to the plaintiffs?
What public response followed the issuance of a demolition permit for the home, and what subsequent action did L.A. City Councilmember Traci Park take?
How does the potential demolition of Marilyn Monroe's home illustrate the economic concept of creative destruction?
In what ways might the preservation of historic homes conflict with the forces of creative destruction in urban development, as exemplified by the case of Marilyn Monroe's home and the Zimmerman House?
Monroe’s old house has since had 14 owners, substantial building alterations, 12 renovations. Is it still “Monroe’s house”? Explain your answer.
Which do you think would be better for the people who live in that community: preserving the old house or building a new one? Explain your opinion.

https://www.heritage.org/index Feb 1, 2025 "For much of human history, most individuals have lacked economic freedom and opportunity, condemning them to poverty and deprivation. Today, we live in the most prosperous time in human history. Poverty, sicknesses, and ignorance are receding throughout the world, due in large part to the advance of economic freedom. In 2025, the principles of economic freedom that have fueled this monumental progress are once again measured in the Index of Economic Freedom, an annual guide published by The Heritage Foundation, Washington's No. 1 think tank." Heritage Foundation

The current state of Salton City, littered with the remains of what should have been beautiful homes.

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