Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Dear Residents of Santa Monica, When the train finished in 2016, our lives near 9th and Wilshire changed completely. For almost a decade I've written about the decline of the downtown area, being attacked by addicts, cleaning human feces out of our condo's carports, and witnessing a skid row reality take over my local Reed Park. I've become a crank to myself, trying to sound the alarm about a disintegrating city right before my eyes. Before my work responsibilities buried...
Brookline, Massachusetts — December 17, 2025. As of this morning, there are no significant new developments in the homicide investigation into the death of MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro, 47, who was fatally shot at his home on Gibbs Street in Brookline on Monday evening, December 15.Key points from the latest reports: Loureiro, director of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center and a professor of nuclear science and engineering and physics, was found with multiple g...
Los Angeles, December 15, 2025 - Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of acclaimed Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, has been booked on suspicion of murder following the deaths of his parents at their Brentwood home. The bodies were found with both throats slit and the subjects having bled to death, LAPD sources said. A former classmate of Nick's told The New York Post that the suspect - who had been in and out of rehab since age 15 -...
Los Angeles, December 15, 2025 - Federal authorities announced Monday that the FBI has thwarted a planned series of bombings in the Los Angeles area scheduled for New Year's Eve, arresting four individuals alleged to be part of a radical extremist group. FBI Director Kash Patel stated on social media that agents disrupted a "credible, imminent terrorist threat" over the weekend, apprehending four suspects connected to the Los Angeles region. The individuals reportedly...
The young man drove his two door BMW over 100 miles per hour on Santa Monica Blvd at 11:30 pm Thursday night, December 11, 2025. He struck a light pole after losing control of his vehicle, then proceeded to crash into a 1970's era brick building on the corner, essentially demolishing the building. We spoke to the building manager examining the building teh next morning. He said that a BMW travelling at high speed hit a lightpole, then demolished the building. He added that...
Sydney, Australia – December 14, 2025 -- A father-and-son duo carried out a terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 40 others in what authorities have declared an antisemitic act of terrorism. The attack targeted the "Chanukah by the Sea" event organized by Chabad of Bondi, where hundreds of families had gathered in Archer Park near the Bondi Pavilion to mark the first n...
SANTA MONICA – Caroline Torosis was officially sworn in as Santa Monica's mayor on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in a ceremony at City Hall that blended pomp with pointed public scrutiny, as residents confronted her over a contentious county-backed plan to repurpose two luxury Ocean Avenue hotels into transitional housing for individuals with severe mental illness. Administered by California Secretary of State Alex Padilla in a departure from tradition, the oath-taking drew a p...
Pacific Palisades, Calif. - On Wednesday, the Palisadian Post, the community's newspaper of record since 1928, announced it will publish its final edition later this month, bringing to a close nearly a century of chronicling life in the tight-knit coastal enclave between Santa Monica and Malibu. In a heartfelt front-page letter to readers titled "A Farewell, With Gratitude," publisher Alan Smolinisky and editor Bill Bruns revealed that the devastating effects of the Palisades...
Which safety features actually lower your car insurance rate? For years, the promise has been clear: A safer car equals lower car insurance premiums. While this general rule holds true, the auto insurance landscape is rapidly changing. Not all safety features are created equal in the eyes of an underwriter. The rise of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) has introduced new layers of complexity and cost to vehicle repair, which can mitigate the potential savings. Cheap...
The advantages of becoming a part-time fitness instructor and where to start Part-time fitness instructors enjoy a lucrative side hustle while staying fit — and helping others stay fit, as well. If you’re interested in becoming a fitness instructor while still managing your other responsibilities, this guide from Zumba on the benefits of being a part-time instructor is just what you need to get started. Why Should You Become a Part-Time Fitness Instructor? There are many adv...
Retail AI investors stay bullish on AI stocks, Motley Fool survey finds Stock market news has been dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), and retail AI investors appear to be holding steady on their AI stocks despite debate over whether an AI bubble is forming. The Motley Fool’s 2026 AI Investor Outlook Report found that less than 10% of AI investors plan to reduce their AI stock exposure over the next year, while about 60% of all Motley Fool survey respondents are c...
How can I avoid capital gains tax without a 1031 exchange? Understanding capital gains taxes from a property sale and the legal strategies you can pursue to manage tax liabilities from selling an asset can help you preserve the wealth you’ve built in your property. Although you may have heard of using a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains tax from real estate sales, do you have other options for avoiding capital gains tax without a 1031 exchange? In this story, 453 Trust P...
Schools that are good at teaching math are also good in reading — and vice versa Many people prefer restaurants that specialize and perfect a certain type of cuisine — they don’t want their barbecue restaurant to offer sushi, and see extensive menus as a worrisome sign of mediocrity. On the other hand, they may not want a hotel that excels in only one area — they want every hotel they stay at to have clean sheets and towels, hot water and a quiet environment. What about school...
2 home design predictions for 2026, based on insights from home professionals and homeowner activity What will homeowners ask design and construction pros for in 2026? Expect trends that are both boldly expressive and deeply rooted in classic craftsmanship. Here are the top 11 Houzz U.S. home design trend predictions for 2026, informed by an analysis of activity from the platform’s 70 million-plus homeowners and home design enthusiasts, and more than 3 million construction a...
1 answers that could save a life: Organ donation explained Teenagers aren’t supposed to struggle to breathe. But two years ago, Micah Clayborne, a then-active 13-year-old middle school tennis player, knew something was wrong. Still, he pushed through the symptoms — persistent sweating and shortness of breath — for six months before finally telling his parents. They rushed their son to the hospital. Within days, doctors diagnosed Micah with Danon disease — a genetic conditi...
From e-cards to virtual worlds: 30 years of digital Christmas For as long as we’ve had the internet, we’ve been using it to celebrate the holidays. If you’re an elder millennial or Gen Xer, you probably still remember the early rituals well: sending laughably pixelated e-cards, posting seasonal greetings on message boards, rushing home to change your AIM font to holiday colors after school. Perhaps you painstakingly decorated your GeoCities page with HTML snowfall and a loopin...
China-US freight shipping rates stabilize at lower levels as December bookings slow This week, global trade policy saw several notable developments suggesting a turning point in how major economies manage supply chains, resource dependencies, and trade imbalances. The EU’s push to reduce dependency on Chinese raw materials and China’s simultaneous move to streamline rare-earth exports reflect a recalibration of trade flows, away from old dependencies and toward div...
SANTA MONICA – Marking a revival for the historic Santa Monica Airport (SMO), semi-private carrier JSX announced the launch of daily nonstop flights to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas starting December 19, 2025, offering Westside travelers a hassle-free alternative to LAX's congestion with just 30 seats per flight on sleek ATR 42-600 turboprops. The service, operating seven days a week during SMO's standard hours (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.), arrives on the heels of a t...
19: Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing in Santa Monica as a homicide after a neighbor identified the victim as Grammy-nominated opera and jazz singer Jubilant Sykes, a prominent figure in the global music scene known for his soulful tenor voice and collaborations with artists like Sting and the Soweto Gospel Choir. The incident unfolded late Monday evening around 9:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of Delaware Avenue, a quiet residential neighborhood near the city's...
What is the best type of IT support for handling frequent issues? Recurring IT challenges are more than a minor inconvenience in today’s fast-paced, competitive landscape. They can disrupt your productivity, compromise security and damage your reputation. Your business deserves more than a quick fix to stand out from competitors. You need proactive, dependable support that keeps mission-critical processes running smoothly and securely. Your IT partner should be an asset in y...
Burnout and AI are redefining healthcare work in 2026 The U.S. healthcare workforce is heading into 2026 under mounting strain, with two in five healthcare workers reporting that their jobs feel unsustainable. New national data from Indeed’s Pulse of Healthcare report shows that burnout, staffing shortages, and rising administrative demands are pushing many clinicians to reconsider their future in the field, with some questioning whether they can remain in healthcare at all. D...
QR Code placement strategies for travel-adjacent brands A family on vacation walks toward a theme park on a humid afternoon, balancing bags and bottled water. The kids drift toward an ice-cream cart while their parents shuffle between a printed map, the park’s website, and a board listing ticket prices. On the same street, a café waits for the post-lunch rush. A boutique next door sells themed merchandise. A taxi stand nearby lines up cars for the next group of visitors. It...
What are the benefits of joining a business membership organization? Businesses and professionals join business membership organizations to network, improve their skills and access exclusive resources. Such organizations facilitate collaboration and encourage innovative ideas, leading to more business and career opportunities. Membership organizations also serve as industry voices. They influence industry policies and push certain advocacies forward. The organization serves...
At what age do people start feeling older and more tired? Feeling older and more tired is a common experience that many people notice as they move through different stages of life. However, pinpointing the exact age when these sensations begin can be tricky because aging is a highly individual process influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and overall health. Generally, many individuals begin to notice subtle changes in energy levels and physical resilience in their late 30s to...
Los Angeles, CA – Landlords filing limited-jurisdiction unlawful detainer (eviction) cases in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County will soon face a new mandatory disclosure rule aimed at improving court notifications and access to justice. Effective January 2, 2026, all plaintiffs in limited-jurisdiction unlawful detainer actions must submit all known cellular telephone numbers for the defendant(s) at the time they file the complaint, according to General Order 2...
