Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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CEUTA, Spain - As of 11 August 2026, local authorities in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta continue to estimate that between 8,000 and 11,000 migrants remain in the territory nearly two weeks after a mass border crossing from neighbouring Morocco, a figure far higher than central government estimates of roughly 2,000–2,500. Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas has repeatedly described the situation as "absolutely unsustainable" and rejected claims that the city has re...
Jackie, the internet-famous bald eagle whose nest-cam life with mate Shadow captivated millions worldwide, has died. The Ojai Raptor Center confirmed the 14-year-old raptor - known as Patient 26-519 - passed away in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 10, after more than three weeks of intensive medical care. "It is with profound sadness that we share that Patient 26-519 passed away," the center said in a statement. "Our team is heartbroken. It has been an extraordinary privilege...
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Mahender Makhijani, a 44-year-old Corona del Mar financier and real estate investor, was arrested on June 10, 2026, on a federal criminal complaint charging him with bank fraud. Prosecutors allege he defrauded a federally insured bank out of nearly $100 million by falsifying title insurance documents to inflate the value of collateral. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California and an accompanying affidavit, Makhijani...
Thirteen of the largest coral trees along San Vicente Boulevard in Santa Monica were cut down on August 4 and 5, immediately before a scheduled community meeting about their future, according to longtime resident Caroline "Cai" Dixon. The trees had formed one of Southern California's most distinctive urban landscapes for nearly 80 years. Dixon said approximately 32 coral-tree vacancies had accumulated in only four years. She described the timing of the latest removals as...
Electronic Arts Inc. completed its transformation into a private company on August 4, 2026, following the close of a $55 billion leveraged buyout led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The transaction, the largest leveraged buyout in history, takes the maker of EA Sports FC, Madden NFL, Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims off the public markets after more than three decades as a Nasdaq-listed firm. Shareholders...
SPOKANE, Wash. — Fast-moving wildfires driven by high winds and dry conditions have destroyed hundreds of structures, primarily homes, in and around Spokane, Washington’s second-largest city, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate in what local officials have described as the region’s worst natural disaster. Three blazes—collectively referred to as the Spokane Area Fires or Spokane Complex (Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview)—ignited on Saturday, August 1, 2026,...
August 3, 2026 - US President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that the United States would hold off on major new strikes against Iran and begin negotiations as early as Monday, citing requests from Iran and Gulf allies for time to finalize a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Tehran's nuclear program. Yet reports and Iranian claims of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) actions against commercial shipping in the strategic waterway continued...
Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine overnight into July 30, 2026, striking multiple cities including the capital Kyiv and the western city of Lviv, with confirmed civilian casualties. Air raid alerts sounded across most of the country as ballistic and cruise missiles, along with drones, targeted urban areas. Explosions were reported in Kyiv starting around 1:18 a.m. local time. Ukrainian officials and emergency services reported fires...
SAN DIEGO - Emergency crews have responded to multiple dangerous incidents at Sunset Cliffs this week involving illegal cliff activity, prompting renewed warnings from authorities about the risks of jumping or climbing the popular Point Loma bluffs. On Sunday, a 17-year-old was injured while attempting to jump into the Pacific Ocean from the cliffs near Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Froude Street. Video circulating online shows the teen running toward the edge and leaping, only...
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - A pack of coyotes has taken up residence in an unfinished condominium complex in West Hollywood, prompting safety concerns among nearby residents and action from city officials, amid a broader rise in sightings across parts of Los Angeles County. Residents near the intersection of Romaine Street and North Spaulding Avenue have nicknamed the stalled construction site the "coyote condo." Neighbors report seeing as many as six animals, including adults an...
SANTA MONICA - SaMoShel, the city's longtime 60-bed congregate shelter sitting at a bus depot near the freeway and well away from most housing, is headed for decommissioning. Staff want to replace the dormitory-style facility with a city-controlled "Housing Focused System of Care" that emphasizes non-congregate rooms in motels and other scattered sites. The idea, they say, is greater local control from intake to permanent housing instead of depending on Los Angeles County....
CANCÚN, Mexico - July 27, 2026** - The Dolphin Company, the largest aquatic theme park operator in Latin America, is seeking bankruptcy court approval to sell Mexican resorts along with 87 dolphins, 6 sea lions, and 8 manatees for $20 million, according to reports circulating Monday. The proposed transaction forms part of the company's ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Leisure Investments Holdings LLC, the U.S. parent...
SEATTLE — Three people were killed and four others wounded, including a 2-year-old boy, when gunfire erupted Sunday evening at the annual Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center. The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. local time on July 26, 2026, near the fountain area and outside the Seattle Center Armory in the central grounds of the festival. Witnesses reported hearing rapid gunshots as large crowds of festival-goers panicked and fled. Seattle Police Department c...
NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced on July 23, 2026, that the city has mailed notification letters to owners of second homes valued at more than $5 million, informing them that a new pied-à-terre tax will soon take effect. In a post on the official mayoral account, Mamdani wrote: "If you have a second home in New York City worth more than $5M, check your mailbox when you're back in the five boroughs - because you've got mail. Today, we sent notification letters...
TAIPEI - A high-profile humanoid robot demo powered by Qualcomm's new Dragonwing IQ10 AI chip came to an abrupt and undignified end this week when the machine collapsed face-first onto the stage mid-presentation, folding over in a sudden, limp heap that immediately drew comparisons online to a fentanyl addict mid-nod. The incident occurred during Qualcomm's Computex 2026 showcase of the Dragonwing IQ10 Robotics Reference Design, a premium "brain-in-a-box" platform the company...
Santa Monica, CA – Santa Monica police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday, July 20, 2026, in a parking lot adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier. According to police, the shooting followed an altercation between two gangs. Officers responded to the scene where a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead. No suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide. A person taken into custody Tuesday following a separate h...
LOS ANGELES - In a moment that quickly went viral among local news watchers, KTLA 5 reporter Rachel Menitoff maintained remarkable professionalism Tuesday night when an insect made a surprise landing during her live outdoor report. Menitoff was delivering a segment on extreme heat dangers in Sherman Oaks when the bug landed on her. Without missing a beat, she brushed it away, briefly widened her eyes in surprise, and continued her report seamlessly. The clip later aired in...
July 15, 2026: WASHINGTON - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has completed another round of precision strikes against Iranian military targets, while resuming a naval blockade on Iranian ports, as the long-running 2026 Iran conflict continues to flare over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. According to CENTCOM statements released in recent days, U.S. forces conducted the latest wave of attacks starting around July 13, using fighter aircraft, naval vessels, one-way attack...
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews have finished installing a new 25-foot section of pipe in West Hollywood following a major rupture of a 110-year-old, 36-inch water transmission main beneath Sunset Boulevard earlier this week. The break, which occurred around July 16, 2026, sent water flooding streets on the Sunset Strip, disrupting traffic, businesses, and residents in the area. The utility is now working around the clock to repressurize the line, test...
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump claimed in a Thursday night address from the White House that China carried out what he described as the largest known compromise of American election data, asserting that Chinese entities acquired voter registration files for approximately 220 million U.S. citizens. Citing newly declassified intelligence, Trump said the People's Republic of China illicitly obtained sensitive voter information-including names, addresses, phone numbers,...
New York City, NY - In a explosive 53 minute video, independent journalist Nick Shirley detailed what he describes as a widespread Medicaid fraud scheme in Flushing, Queens, involving adult daycares and pharmacies that allegedly bill the government for services while providing kickbacks to seniors. Shirley, who has collaborated with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on on-the-ground investigations, claims the operations in Queens...
SANTA MONICA - California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers arrested six men for poaching dozens of lobsters at the Santa Monica Pier while the fishery was closed for the annual seasonal protection period. According to a CDFW announcement released Tuesday, the suspects employed sophisticated methods to harvest and conceal the protected crustaceans. The poached lobsters were hidden inside duffle bags, backpacks, vehicles, and even a baby stroller. Wildlife...
Latest on the Yellowstone Bison Incident (as of July 16, 2026): Victim: Carl Isom-McDaniel, a 65-year-old grandfather from Whatcom County, Washington State, who serves on several local community boards. He was visiting Yellowstone with his 13-year-old grandson. Injuries and Recovery: Isom-McDaniel suffered multiple broken bones, including a femur fractured in four places near the hip. He underwent surgery and is recovering. Reports indicate he is already standing, conscious th...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a longtime Republican lawmaker and one of President Donald Trump's closest congressional allies, has died. Preliminary findings released by the District of Columbia medical examiner point to a natural cause: aortic dissection (rupture of the aorta) due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease—hardening of the arteries. The death certificate remains pending full toxicology and microscopic testing, but i...
Santa Monica Montessori School will conclude its Summer Camp program on Friday, July 17, 2026, and will not reopen for classes in September, according to a letter sent by Executive Director Pamela Crisman to families. In the letter, Crisman wrote: “This decision was not made lightly. Due to family circumstances that now require my full attention, I have made the difficult decision to prioritize those responsibilities after much reflection and consideration.” She added tha...
