Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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13: The results are now in (though not final) and it appears none of the 4 members of the Safety Slate have been elected to Santa Monica City Council. Ellis Raskin lead the field with 13,395 votes, or 13.32%. Dan Hall was second at 13,384 votes, 13.31%. Natalya Zernitskaya finished third at 12,904 and Barry Snell got 12,806 votes. The top four all won seats on the 7 member Council. The numbers of votes are remarkably similar, which suggests a large scale ballot...
Donald Trump has taken a slim lead in Arizona, edging ahead by 0.10% with 54% of votes counted. But the real surprise lies in the Midwest, where Trump appears to have captured the critical “Blue Wall” states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Adding to the unexpected twists, Iowa—which a recent Des Moines Register poll had tipped in favor of the Democrats—has swung decisively for Trump, with the former president currently leading by a striking 14 points. Fox News ha...
Rumors have circulated for two years about alleged phone conversations between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Now, some critics suggest the connection may run even deeper. “The West’s wealthiest man is coordinating with the world’s most malevolent dictator,” claims The Bulwark, a left-leaning publication. Once praised as a progressive icon for advancing electric vehicles, Musk is now being accused of supporting xenophobic and divisive ideolog...
On Saturday afternoon, November 2, 2024, a Big Blue Bus collided with a fire hydrant in downtown Santa Monica, causing a dramatic water gusher that temporarily flooded the intersection of Broadway and 4th Street. The impact dislodged the top portion of the hydrant, leading to a powerful spray that quickly filled the intersection. Firefighters from two companies responded to the scene, working swiftly to shut off the gushing hydrant and control the water flow. The intersection...
A street drummer on Santa Monica’s lively Third Street Promenade recently had an unexpected audience: Chad Smith, the legendary drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In a video posted by Tara Bull on Twitter, Smith, a white-haired man dressed casually, can be seen nodding along, appreciating the performance from a nearby seat. Bull captioned the video with, “For anyone wondering, that’s Chad Smith, the drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers, sitting and watching the guy play...
Investigators in the Pacific Northwest are examining two arson fires set at ballot drop boxes, where incendiary devices left behind bore the words "Free Gaza," according to law enforcement officials familiar with the case. The incidents occurred early Monday, one in Portland, Oregon, and another just across the state line in Vancouver, Washington. The devices' markings have raised concerns, and investigators are exploring whether the arsonist may be a pro-Palestinian activist...
Apartment Fire on 9th Street in Santa Monica Injures Two, Causes Temporary Road Closure Santa Monica, CA – October 29, 2024 – A fire erupted at an apartment on 9th Street in Santa Monica this afternoon, scorching two rooms in an upper-floor unit of a 1970s-era, multi-unit building. The blaze, which broke out at approximately 2 p.m. PST at 1032 9th Street, prompted a swift response from three fire companies and around 20 firefighters who quickly brought the fire under con...
The U.S. Navy has revealed the Identities of the Two Aviators who were Killed in the Crash of a EA-18G "Growler" Electronic-Warfare Aircraft near Mount Rainier in Washington last Tuesday. They were Identified as 31-Year-Old Naval Aviator Lieutenant Serena Wileman, and 31-Year-Old Naval Flight Officer Lieutenant Commander Lyndsay Evans, both Members of the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) based out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The female Aviators we...
Just when you think you’re having a tough day, imagine this: On the afternoon of Friday, October 4, 2024, an unidentified woman experienced a close call that could have ended in disaster. Driving her SUV in Parking Structure 4 in Downtown Santa Monica, she somehow managed to bypass the wire rope barriers designed to prevent vehicles from going over the edge of the structure’s fourth floor. The SUV came dangerously close to plunging off the side, leaving it precariously per...
If you’ve ever dreamed of paying $20 million to sell $15 pints of beer, now’s your chance. The pub serves as a hub for the British expatriate community. British pub names often reference everything from agricultural items to historical figures, events, occupations, and sports, with “Kings Head” and “Ye Olde Kings Head” being among the most common. The building spans 6,900 square feet, with a lot size of about 0.17 acres (around 8,000 square feet). The pub itself has a long...
Santa Monica College will remain closed until Sunday October 20th. An SMC employee shot another outside the Media Center on Monday, October 13th. Davon Durell Dean, 39, had a criminal background and killed himself the day after the shooting. Perhaps the college wants to examine how someone so obviously unfit to work for SMC, nevertheless got a job there. Classes may take place on Zoom. Consult the SMC website or your instructor for more information. Dean and his victim were...
In a press release that leaves us with more head-scratching than clarity, Santa Monica College confirmed that the employee who shot a female colleague yesterday, leaving her in critical condition, was, in fact, a suicidal ex-con. The burning question here is simple: what exactly made SMC think this guy was a great hire? Oddly, that critical inquiry doesn't seem to be on SMPD's radar. Following what they describe as a "swift and thorough investigation," SMPD detectives zeroed...
A twin-engine plane crashed shortly after departing from Catalina Airport in Avalon on the night of October 8, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board, authorities confirmed. The flight originated at the Santa Monica Airport. Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies at the Avalon Station received a distress notification via cellphone shortly after the crash, just after 8 p.m. The message indicated possible injuries and provided a location approximately one mile...
In an obvious reference to Kamala's unverified claim that she once worked at a McDonald's, next week, former US President Trump plans to work for the golden arches. TRUMP: "Do you know what I am doing next week? I AM GOING TO A MCDONALDS TO WORK!" he told a rally near Pittsburgh. At a Pennsylvania rally Monday evening, the former president continued his attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris for speaking out about her summer job at McDonald’s, this time insisting he’d lik...
Hurricane Milton has made landfall near Sarasota, Florida, bringing with it significant wind and rain. While Tampa is expected to experience severe weather conditions, including high winds, the most concerning impact will be a projected 12-foot storm surge that is expected to inundate Sarasota and drain Tampa Bay. Meteorologists noted that had Hurricane Milton struck just 15 miles further north, the situation would have been markedly different for the Tampa Bay area, where a...
Santa Monica police are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 5 PM Saturday, October 5th, 2024, near the intersection of Olympic Drive and 4th Street. According to initial reports from scanner traffic, a Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officer was stabbed by a homeless man, prompting the officer to respond by drawing his firearm and shooting the assailant. The incident took place at the Santa Monica Police Department's headquarters,...
Since California legalized theft by passing Proposition 47, retailers like Walmart and Target have locked up items that homeless people might want, including socks, underwear, printer cartridges, batteries, flash drives, and apparently kitchen knives. Before he walked the three blocks to Santa Monica City Hall and stabbed an SMPD officer right by the Public Safety Building, Deyaa Haleibeh, 28, went shopping for a knife at target. The cashier unlocked the knife, and said she...
Indications are that the damage from Hurricane Helene is much greater than initially hoped. Asheville NC is without power or water. Greenville, NC, the Tennessee Valley, and parts of Georgia are flooded and underwater. In Asheville NC 100,000 people will be without water for weeks. The death toll is 103, but hundreds more are unaccounted for and presumed dead. Asheville's historic Biltmore Village was submerged. The Swannanoa River reached #flood levels not seen since 1791. A...
Los Angeles, 10.6.24: Dramatic video from Oct. 5 shows another 7-Eleven being violently looted by a "flash mob." The lone staffer at this location tried desperately to shut the doors before he was threatened with a concrete slab by one of the masked rioters, tweeted Andy Ngo on Twitter. Once inside, the mob attacked the clerk and looted the store. Over a dozen 7-Eleven stores have been targeted by "flash mob" robberies across Los Angeles in recent months. The 7/11's are...
After a massive explosion at Hezbollah's Beirut Lebanon HQ, reports are coming in that Israel just neutralized Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah. The blast occurred around 9 am PST on Friday September 27, 2024. The next day, Iranian and Hezbollah sources confirmed that Supreme Leader Nasrallah had been killed in the Israeli bombing. Other IRGC and Hezbollah officials also died in the blast, possibly a 2000 pound bomb. "The IDF conducted a precise strike on the Central...
22: A Los Angeles Metro bus was hijacked in a dramatic sequence of events on Wednesday morning, culminating in a tense standoff between SWAT officers and a gunman in downtown Los Angeles. The suspect, armed with a gun, shot a passenger before leading police on a slow-moving chase from Vermont Knolls in South Los Angeles to the city center, where the pursuit ended after police deployed spike strips to disable the bus. Police used a flash-bang grenade to temporarily blind...
On Monday, a fire broke out in a warehouse adjacent to the Staples located on Bundy Drive in West Los Angeles, causing the popular office supply store to close temporarily. The blaze, which sent flames and smoke billowing into the area, prompted emergency responders to take immediate action to prevent the fire from spreading and to ensure the safety of nearby businesses and residents. The adjoining ACE Hardware Store also closed temporarily. The incident occurred at 2052...
Mayor Eric Adams is accused of accepting bribes, including $123,000 worth of free flights and luxury perks, from foreign nationals in exchange for favors, according to a federal indictment unsealed by Manhattan prosecutors on Thursday. The five-count indictment-the first ever against a sitting New York City mayor-outlines a decade-long pattern of alleged corruption by Adams, including the fraudulent acquisition of $10 million in public campaign funds. The indictment follows a...
Ava Louise, the 26-year-old OnlyFans model notorious for her provocative antics, recently caused a stir at a Trump rally in Long Island by flashing the crowd as part of her new “T*ts for Trump” fundraising campaign. Known for her previous public stunts, including the viral “Portal” incident in New York City, Louise claims her latest move was intended to raise funds to support Donald Trump’s political endeavors. Speaking to the New York Post, Louise explained her reasoning...
Santa Monica, 9.11.24 – It's not at all unusual for Starbucks employees to have to deal with unruly homeless individuals entering the store, sometimes forcing staff to ask them to leave or even call the police. However, what made today's incident particularly unusual was who responded: none other than Santa Monica's Chief of Police, Ramon Batista. The incident occurred around 1:00 pm at the Starbucks located directly across the street from Santa Monica City Hall. Witnesses s...
