The fabulous Monica Hubbard points out an article in today's LA Times about a 9th circuit court of appeals decision, giving cities the right to ban cell phone towers for aesthetic reasons.  Hard to know what effect it will have on frequently-contentious Altadena locations, as (1) Rancho Palos Verdes is a city, and we're not, (2)  The ninth circuit is the most overturned circuit court in the country, and (3) RPV is more important than Altadena (e.g., they get firefighting choppers right away … we get a rock) (4) it may be tough to make a case about aesthetic appeal in parts of Altadena!  But it's something for the mix.