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Articles from the August 6, 2016 edition


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  • Soberanes Fire Burns Thru 2nd Week and 47,000 Acres, only 30% contained

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 6, 2016

    The fire was first reported on Friday, July 22, 2016, at 8:48 am, reportedly the result of an unattended campfire. By Saturday morning, the fire had grown to 2,000 acres and forced the evacuation of the community of Palo Colorado. By August 3, the fire had grown to nearly 46,000 acres and was 25% contained; 57 homes and 11 outbuildings had been destroyed. The fire is not expected to be completely extinguished until the end of August. By Sunday morning, July 24, the fire had grown to over 10,000...

  • Santa Monica Public Library presents Soundwaves: Dana Reason Trio

    Jeff Schwartz, Santa Monica Public Library|Aug 6, 2016

    The Santa Monica Public Library is proud to present Canadian-born composer-pianist Dana Reason on Wednesday August 17 at 7:30PM in the Main Library's Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium at 601 Santa Monica Blvd. This concert features new works, improvisations, and compositions from her acclaimed CDs. Reason's music has been described as "largely delicate and contemplative" (Joe Tangari, Downbeat) and her work explores poetic, filmic, and expressive templates that move fluidly between minimalist...

  • Marvin Ponce, 37, Murdered by Star Wars Killer at 7th and Brooks Ave in Venice

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 6, 2016
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    Marvin Ponce of San Fernando was killed in the Wednesday afternoon shooting, according to the L.A. County coroner's office. Friends of the victim said he was the father of a 1-year-old daughter. "Marvin was a family man, and he worked hard to take care of his family, especially his daughter," said his co-worker and close friend, Mario Recinos, in a statement. "He was never negative, always gave positive advice and always had a big smile on his face." Ponce worked for Right of Way Inc. for three...