Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Sorted by date Results 152 - 176 of 1122
Beijing, October 20, 2025 – 11:52 PM PDT--As the clock strikes midnight in the Pacific Time Zone, China's political stability hangs in a delicate balance, underscored by a sweeping purge of nine senior People's Liberation Army (PLA) officers, including the high-profile expulsion of General Wang Houbin. This latest move, framed as an anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping's iron grip, reveals deep-seated challenges within the Communist Party (CCP), even as the p...
Los Angeles, CA - The Los Angeles residential real estate market experienced a significant upswing in September 2025, with closed escrow sales of existing single-family homes rising 20.9% from August, according to the California Association of Realtors (CAR). The increase, reported as approximately 21%, reflects a jump from roughly 4,800 homes sold in August to 5,800 in September, marking a 13.8% year-over-year gain from September 2024. The surge in sales is attributed to a...
Los Angeles, CA - The 20.9% month-over-month increase in residential sales across Los Angeles County in September 2025, driven by declining mortgage rates to 6.4%, has rippled into Westside neighborhoods like Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and West Los Angeles. While countywide data shows a rebound from summer slowdowns, local trends reveal a mixed picture: robust sales volume in Santa Monica, luxury price growth in Pacific Palisades amid post-wildfire recovery, and steady...
In the race for New York City mayor on November 4, 2025, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani-a 33-year-old democratic socialist state assemblymember from Queens-has surged to a commanding lead in recent polls, positioning him as the heavy favorite to succeed incumbent Eric Adams. However, with three weeks until Election Day, questions about poll accuracy are bubbling up, fueled by Mamdani's polarizing profile, a splintered opposition, and historical challenges in polling New Yor...
JERUSALEM, Israel - October 12, 2025--In a stunning display of American leadership, President Donald Trump touched down in Israel late Sunday evening, ready to oversee a historic hostage exchange that could mark a turning point in the Middle East conflict. With the clock ticking toward a midnight deadline for the release of 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, Trump's arrival signals his unyielding commitment to securing peace through strength-a promise he made good on with a...
Outrage has erupted in one of Santa Monica's most exclusive enclaves as Los Angeles County moves forward with plans to convert a former senior living center at the corner of Georgina Avenue and Ocean Avenue into a 47-bed mental health facility for individuals with severe psychiatric conditions. The project, funded through county grants under California's Proposition 1, aims to provide transitional housing and round-the-clock care amid a statewide push to address mental health...
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt - October 13, 2025--In a whirlwind day of diplomacy that spanned two nations and bridged decades of enmity, U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw the finalization of a landmark Gaza peace agreement, hailed as the end of a two-year war that claimed over 67,000 lives. The deal, brokered under Trump's 20-point plan unveiled last month, culminated in the release of the last 20 living Israeli hostages held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023, attacks, alongside...
SANTA MONICA, CA – On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., an elderly couple driving a Nissan Versa veered into a construction ditch on 4th Street and Washington Avenue, prompting a swift response from Santa Monica Police and local work crews. The Santa Monica Police Department filed an accident report detailing the incident, which occurred in a section of the street excavated for water pipe repairs. According to the report, the ditch was part of an ongoing u...
New York, NY – October 5, 2025 – With less than a month until the November 4, 2025, New York City mayoral election, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani leads a three-way race, according to the latest polls. The contest, upended by incumbent Mayor Eric Adams' withdrawal on September 28, now pits Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, against former Governor Andrew Cuomo (independent, "Fight and Deliver" line) and Republican Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels. Rec...
El Segundo, CA – A thunderous explosion shattered the night sky over Southern California on Thursday evening, October 2, 2025, erupting into a massive fireball at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, just south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The incident, reported around 9:30 p.m. PT, sent plumes of thick black smoke billowing across the South Bay, visible from miles away and prompting a swift, multi-agency response.Eyewitnesses described the blast as e...
Starbucks Corp. announced the closure of hundreds of underperforming stores across North America as part of a broader $1 billion restructuring plan aimed at revitalizing the coffee chain's operations. The move, which includes laying off approximately 900 non-retail employees, comes after six consecutive quarters of declining same-store sales and is expected to reduce the company's North American footprint by about 1% by the end of fiscal year 2025. The company, which reported...
Santa Monica High School initiated a precautionary lockdown on Monday afternoon Sept 29th, following reports of an armed individual at a gas station located in close proximity to the campus, according to information from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) website. Santa Monica Police posted that they have the suspect and his BB gun, in custody. The incident unfolded around 1:30 p.m., prompting district officials to place the school under lockdown as a saf...
Pacific Palisades 9.27.25 - Nearly nine months after the Palisades Fire reduced Marquez Charter Elementary School's main campus to rubble, the K-5 charter school is set to reopen on its original grounds in temporary modular buildings on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the community's recovery from one of Los Angeles' most destructive wildfires. The fire, which ignited on Jan. 7, 2025, amid extreme Santa Ana winds gusting up to 80 mph, rapidly...
Los Angeles, CA – September 23, 2025* – California's oil refining industry is in sharp decline, with two major refineries slated to close by mid-2026, slashing the state's crude oil processing capacity by nearly 20%. The closures of Phillips 66's Wilmington refinery and Valero's Benicia facility signal a broader trend driven by declining gasoline demand, stringent environmental regulations, and economic pressures, raising alarms about skyrocketing fuel prices and supply cha...
Once the glittering jewel of Southern California's coastline, Santa Monica now teeters on the edge of financial ruin. With cash reserves slashed to half their pre-pandemic levels and a structural budget deficit projected to persist for years, the city declared a state of fiscal distress just this week. The move, unanimously approved by the City Council on Tuesday, unlocks potential state aid and regulatory flexibility-but it also signals a desperate scramble to avoid deeper...
A tense standoff on the I-10 Freeway near 17th Street ended peacefully Wednesday afternoon when Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers took a suspect into custody after determining the weapon in question was a BB gun. The incident, which prompted a brief closure of the freeway in both directions, showcased the department's use of advanced technology and interagency collaboration. The drama unfolded earlier today when the California Highway Patrol (CHP) alerted SMPD to...
Orem, Utah – September 10, 2025--In a devastating blow to the conservative movement, Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a leading voice for American conservatism, was assassinated today during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was struck by a sniper's bullet in the neck while addressing a crowd of approximately 3,000 students and supporters as part of his "American Comeback Tour." The attack, described by Utah Governor Spencer Cox a...
September 9, 2025--Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers apprehended a 28 year old suspect, following a dramatic car chase near Mary Hotchkiss Park on the afternoon of September 8, 2025. The incident, which unfolded around 2:30 p.m., culminated in Thompson sustaining self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and being transported to UCLA Medical Center, where he remains in stable condition. "On Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 3:19 p.m., using department re...
On September 3, 2025, the Santa Monica Police Department arrested 24-year-old Malvin Walker in connection with the stabbing of a restaurant employee near the Santa Monica Pier. The incident occurred on August 31, 2025, at approximately 4:58 p.m. near 1615 Ocean Front Walk, outside Pier Pizza & Subs, where the victim, an employee on his lunch break, was attacked. According to police reports, the victim was eating lunch at the top of a pedestrian staircase connecting Ocean...
BURBANK, CA – On the evening of September 5, 2025, the Santa Monica High School (Samohi) Vikings football team traveled to Burbank to face off against the John Burroughs High School Bears at Memorial Stadium, emerging victorious with a commanding 35-9 win. The Vikings set the tone early, establishing a lead that they maintained throughout the game, showcasing their strength and preparation following a challenging 2024 season. Coming off a season-opening 35-0 shutout against Ka...
A brazen armed robbery unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, September 1, 2025, leaving a tight-knit community on the 1500 block of Carmelina reeling with shock and fear. At approximately midnight PDT, three men wielding guns targeted a local resident and his friend just outside the resident's home, following a chilling pursuit that began at a nearby 7-Eleven store on Bundy and Ohio. The victim, a man whose identity has not been disclosed, believes he was singled out due to...
In April 2015, Rob and Lois Wakefield founded Santa Monica Beach Bike Rentals, located in the historic Central Tower building on 4th Street in downtown Santa Monica. With a fleet of over 100 bikes, including cruisers, road bikes, electric bikes, and tandems, the shop caters to a wide range of riders. "We're a family-oriented store with bikes for all ages," Rob says. "We offer unique models like Fuji Barnabys and e-bikes, which you won't find elsewhere." The business's strong...
Six months ago, a devastating wildfire tore through Malibu, leaving a trail of destruction that has yet to fully heal. The once-vibrant coastal community, known for its scenic beauty and thriving local businesses, is grappling with the aftermath. Charred storefronts, empty lots, and a pervasive sense of loss linger where bustling cafes, boutiques, and restaurants once stood. For many business owners, the road to recovery is steep, and they point to a lack of fire preparedness...
The California housing market is showing signs of a significant slowdown, with home sales plunging to their lowest level in 17 months. According to data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR), May 2025 saw 254,190 single-family homes sold, marking a 4% year-over-year decline-the largest drop since December 2023. This persistent downturn, coupled with a 37% drop from the pandemic peak and a 25% decline from the long-term average, has sparked concerns about a potentia...
MALIBU, Calif. — A harrowing carjacking and kidnapping incident involving three young children culminated in a multi-vehicle crash on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) near Kanan Dume Road in Malibu on Friday, August 29, 2025, leaving the children and two adults injured. The suspect, who fled the scene on foot, was apprehended by authorities after a dramatic pursuit. The incident began around 6:40 p.m. at a 7-Eleven convenience store on the 5100 block of East Olympic Boulevard in Ea...
