Letters to the Editor: A Dangerous Threat Still Lurks Behind Baldwin Hills Development Plans

to the editor: Excellent and comprehensive article by senior writer Doug Smith on the opportunities and challenges of closing the oilfield and rebuilding housing and open spaces in its place (“As a century-old oil field runs out, what's next for Baldwin Hills? A sprawling park or housing?” November 9). Only one key challenge was missed: the active and potentially dangerous Newport–Inglewood Faultthat divides Baldwin Hills.

No problem. Am sure Developers will build homes on top of the fault zone that can withstand a major fault rupture. If you want to move to one of those houses, you hold your beer and look.

David Kay, Playa Vista