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Articles from the October 6, 2014 edition


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  • Mayor O'Connor Accused of Campaign Law Violations

    Oct 6, 2014

    A local group has accused Mayor Pam O’Connor of repeatedly violating both State and local law, by taking campaign contributions from developers after voting to approve their massive projects. It says that she could be liable both for civil, even criminal penalties, under the Santa Monica Municipal Code’s political funding laws. The Santa Monica Transparency Project submitted a complaint to news organizations, including the Observer, and also to the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office last week. In the complaint, SMTP alleges that O’Con...

  • Sandra Fluke "Poll" Not What It Claims

    Ryan Gierach, edited by Alyssa Erdley|Oct 6, 2014

    From an article by Ryan Gierach, edited by Alyssa Erdley According to reporter Ryan Gierach of WeHoNews.com, a poll released by the Sandra Fluke campaign for State Senate seat 26, which claimed a 7-point lead over her opponent, SM School Board member Ben Allen, was not a legitimate poll, but a "push poll," one used to affect election outcome, rather than to gauge public opinion. The poll, conducted by Garin Hart Yang Research Group also claimed Fluke commanded an 18-point name ID advantage over...

  • Obama Touts 'Start-Up Culture' to Millennials at SM Town Hall

    Oct 6, 2014

    President Obama came to a shared workspace for tech entrepreneurs Thursday to tout the importance of "start-up culture" and the millennial generation, arguing that they were best poised to advance American innovation - but needed the government's help. The president conducted a brief tour of a tech incubator, Cross Campus, where he chatted with the founders of three ventures working there. One provides a constant stream of photos from professional photojournalists; a second allows consumers to...

  • Local News Briefs

    Oct 6, 2014

    City TV Launches Election Website CityTV and the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica Education Fund (LWVSMEF) have launched their first round of election programming on-line and on television. “On the Record” features candidate statements from City Council, School Board, College Board and Rent Control Board Candidates. City Council Candidates also have additional short videos, where the candidates have an opportunity to speak briefly on issues including transportation, local ballot measures, and more. In addition, “Meet the Candi...

  • PIER DEL SOL

    Mona Day

    Special Olympics Southern California's annual fundraiser Pier Del Sol returns to the Santa Monica Pier at Pacific Park on Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. with a Hollywood theme. The event will honor The Coca-Cola Company which has been an Official Global Partner of Special Olympics for 46 years. Its 2015 support will benefit the 7,000 athletes competing in the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. The event will be a fun day at the pier for the whole family to enjoy together while making a difference...

  • Santa Monica History Museum Presents New Exhibit

    The Santa Monica History Museum is debuting an exhibit that highlights and celebrates the performances at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. In the summer of 1958, Santa Monica inaugurated a 3,000 seat cultural mecca, just two blocks from the ocean. Throughout its 55 years as a cultural venue, the Civic hosted everything from the concerts of Eric Clapton, the Beach Boys, and Marvin Gaye to the Academy Awards of the 1960s to the Dalai Lama's "Wheel of Time" initiation ceremony. From its...

  • Last Call for the Bundy House Salon!

    Join us this Sunday, October 12, for live music, wine, and delicious hors d'oeuvres at this 1913 American Colonial Revival house designed by Los Angeles architects Hunt and Burns for real estate magnate Thomas Bundy and his wife, pioneering tennis champion and sports celebrity May Sutton Bundy.The original house remains highly intact today, with compatible additions made over the years to serve the needs and lifestyles its owners. Details: Tickets for the salon, from 3 - 5 pm on Sunday, October...

  • Patrick Joseph Fandey

    Oct 6, 2014
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    March 10, 1983 – September 26, 2014 Patrick Joseph Fandey, better known around Santa Monica as the "Dog Walk King," passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014, at his home. He was 31 years old and had lived in Santa Monica for the past several years. Patrick was a son, a brother, a father, an uncle, a nephew and a friend to many – both two-legged and four-legged alike. He could be found on any given day walking a pack of furry friends as he WAS the "Dog Walk King!" He was a kind and gentle sou...

  • COLLAPSE

    Mitch Chortkoff, Sports Editor|Oct 6, 2014

    It looked for awhile like there could be a Freeway World Series this season. So, how can we explain that neither the Dodgers nor the Angels made it out of their opening playoff series? Well, we can try. The Dodgers did what the Yankees did for many years – take advantage of the fact there is no salary cap in baseball, unlike the NBA which fines teams heavily who go far above the salary cap. With new ownership, the Dodgers collected the most expensive roster in baseball history but learned the h...

  • Clippers Lose Exhibition Opener

    Oct 6, 2014

    The Clippers lost their exhibition opener, 112-94 to the Golden States Warriors Tuesday night at Staples center. Blake Griffin had 24 points and 12 rebounds including four shots from more than 18 feet out. Chris Paul contributed 14 points and nine assists. The Clippers returned from a week of training camp in Las Vegas. All NBA teams are permitted to play eight exhibition games....

  • Lakers Lose Nick Young For Eight Weeks

    Oct 6, 2014

    Nick Young suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb at the Lakers’ practice last Thursday. He underwent successful surgery but will be out for about eight weeks....

  • MOVIE REVIEW: A MIX & MATCH MASH-UP FOR EVERYONE

    debbie lynn elias|Oct 6, 2014

    There's something for everyone in theatres this week with no less than 25 new feature releases with everything from an outstanding "must see" political thriller KILL THE MESSENGER based on true life events and investigative reporter Gary Webb to an origin story for everyone's favorite vampyre with DRACULA UNTOLD and a commanding performance by the oh-so-sexy Luke Evans making him the hottest impaler ever. Writer/director Gabe Ibanez delivers a spellbinding and thought-provoking apocalyptic sci-f...

  • WESTEDGE DESIGN FAIR

    Mona Day

    After a successful debut last fall, WestEdge Design Fair returns to the Barker Hangar for its second edition October 16-19, 2014. The fair offers a series of special events and discussions, panels, and workshops on a wide range of design topics and trends along for both trade and consumer audience. Attendees will also be able to shop for furniture, lighting, kitchen, bath, outdoor furnishings and other home products. The show opens with a preview for the trade on Thursday October 16 2-6 PM. A ma...

  • This Week's Photos

    Oct 6, 2014

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