Week of September 9, 2024
Week of September 9, 2024
A small dog named Muffin had to be rescued by Santa Monica Fire just after two this afternoon after wandering off and falling approximately 10 feet down onto the bluffs above Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. Firefighters used ropes to bring down a firefighter to retrieve the dog. The dog was not injured and was given to their owner. At the time of the incident, the dog was on a leash so it is unknown how the dog ended up falling over without the owner noticing that the dog had passed the...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue in a resident in the City of Baldwin Park, who has no history of travel to areas where dengue is endemic. Cases of locally acquired dengue were previously confirmed by Long Beach and Pasadena in fall 2023. No additional suspected locally acquired cases have been identified at this time. While the potential risk for widespread dengue virus transmission in Los Angeles County remains low, these cases...
Two lanes of southbound Lincoln Blvd between Broadway and Olympic Blvd will be closed Monday September 9th from 5 AM to 3 PM. Alternate route to I-10 East, use Santa Monica Blvd to Cloverfield...
Santa Monica Police are investigating a deceased homeless man found dead of a stab wound, in the alley behind the 1100 block of 6th Street. The press release, dated Friday September 6th, 2024, is below. Since one pretty much can't stab oneself, it's probable that this is yet another homicide in Santa Monica. Ongoing Homicide Investigation We are investigating a tragic incident involving a male victim, believed to be homeless, who was found deceased from an apparent stab wound in the alley near...
The astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner, currently docked at the International Space Station, have reported hearing unusual "sonar-like noises" emanating from their spacecraft. This unexpected auditory phenomenon has sparked curiosity and concern among space enthusiasts and experts alike. - **What They Heard**: Described as a pulsing, sonar-like sound, these noises were first noted by astronaut Butch Wilmore. He communicated with Mission Control to discuss the strange audio, which was...
Consider that Hamas chose to execute an American hostage with a bullet to the back of his head during the last two or three days (along with five other hostages) whose parents just spoke at the DNC less than two weeks ago, while hostage negotiations were underway. Consider that the U.S. strategy over the last 330 days has been to pressure Israel to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, including through the withholding of weapons from Israel, and by periodically leaking our failure to support our ally...
September 6, 2024 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swim area. Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach The entire swim area. Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove The entire swim area. Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach 100...
[EDITOR'S NOTE: The meth pipes are paid for by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health with direction from Dr. Barbara Ferrer. They are distributed by Venice Family Clinic, who are contracted by LADPH. The city of Santa Monica does not pay for nor distribute drug paraphernalia in the parks although they are allowing it.] Yesterday, my family went on an evening walk. While on Lincoln Blvd, my 6 year old son tripped on a ridge in the sidewalk and grabbed onto a nearby planter box to...
August 29, 2024 - Do you want your child to learn about his or her Jewish roots, to know what it means to be Jewish? Want him or to have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, but are ambivalent about joining a synagogue? Or maybe there are other issues that preclude a 'normal' religious school. On the other hand, you may simply be looking for a more creative and meaningful Jewish experience for your children. Then BAYIT is the place for you. The brain child of Masha Savitz, a veteran educator with 41 years'...
On Saturday July 20, 2024 the sold-out Opening Day presented by Caesars Sportsbook, drew 22,484 ardent attendees to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club at Del Mar Race Track, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar Ca, 92014 A total of $26 million in purse money is available over the 31 day season ending on Sunday, September 8, 2024 with 39 stakes races worth over $7.8 million. Beautifully dressed women with big hats and dashing men wearing their best suits added to the excitement of the Opening Day. Over...
MEET THE CANDIDATES WHO ARE RUNNING FOR SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL This is the ONLY Election Event of the Season When: Sunday, Sept. 8th, 3:00 - 5:00pm Doors open at 2pm Where: Lincoln Middle School Auditori 1501 California Ave., S.M. 90403 Parking: Free parking on campus Note: No food or drink Seating available on a first come basis A recording will be made available Be sure to join your neighborhood association! We worked together to sponsor this event for the residents: - Friends of Sunset...
Santa Monica's City Council thinks the city is just fine. One councilmember called the homeless residents our neighbors, their wants and desires equivalent to those of people who pay rent and pay taxes. The 'freedom' of some, most of whom suffer from drug addiction and mental illness, to live in filth, disease and to commit crimes with impunity, is valued over the ability of the rest of society to live healthy lives in law and order. Watch the videos shot and distributed by the Santa Monica...
