Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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In an historic repudiation of Santa Monicans for Renters Rights, Phil Brock and Christine Parra appear to have won seats on the Santa Monica City Council. More incumbent city councilmembers (three) were voted out of office this week than in the past thirty years. This assumes that the preliminary results hold up in the final count. mail-in ballots will still be counted for the next two weeks and about 10% who votes are believed to be still out. The 4 members slate (Brock, Parr...
If you received an email telling you that you need to show up for "Federal jury service" or face fines, it's probably a scam. The clerk of the Los Angeles Superior Court has warned the public that there is no one sending jury summonses by email, from any local court. The Los Angeles Superior Court does have a jury commissioner with a similar name, Sherri R. Carter. But she has nothing to do with the emails, and neither do the local Federal Courts. The press release signed by...
Have you noticed more lawn signs than last year advertising apartments for rent? Well, you could be seeing a trend. Santa Monica rents have decreased over 10% since the Coronavirus lockdown began on March 19, 2020. This according to the website, Insurify.com. "A recent study found that over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, California cities experienced some of the greatest drops in rent prices in the nation," wrote Emily Leff, a spokesman for Insurify, in a press...
"The researchers want to make sure older people who may have been exposed, essential workers, health care workers, home aides, and parents and caregivers of children who might be diagnosed as schools reopen know this trial is underway and how to reach out. We're trying to get the word out about the website, www.covidplasmatrial.org, says Liz DeForest, speaking for Johns Hopkins University. "This trial will help determine whether antibodies from people who have recovered from...
The Los Angeles County Superior Court will move forward with certain jury trials and non-jury trials, announced the presiding judge announced on Friday. Masks, social distancing and hand washing will have to protect jurors, so that civil and criminal constitutional rights may be preserved during the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. Given that there is a Federal, a California State, and a Los Angeles County stay on evictions (lawyers call them "Unlawful Detainers"). It is...
US President Donald J. Trump told reporters just after midnight Thursday night, that he has tested postive for Coronavirus. "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" tweeted @realdonaldtrump. @Flotus tweeted : “ As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed a...
Dhun May immigrated to the US from India when she was nine years old. She is Zoroastrian, a minority religion in that country. She has an adult son who passed away named Daniel, and a daughter who is a veterinarian. The daughter, Armiati May, is an activist for veganism and opposes 5G. Dhun May has no grandchildren. Why did you decide to run for SMMUSD? "I have ideas no one else has," says May. "There are simple things that can be done to improve the health of children, such...
Former Santa Monica Mayor Denny Zane has sent an email deploring a "Racist and Anti-semitic" ad that was distributed with the Santa Monica Daily Press. "Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights deplores the offensive advertisement opposing the proposed Miramar Hotel project circulated as an insert in the Santa Monica Daily Press. There is no place in our community's public dialogue for racism or anti-semitism in any form. We urge all of those participating in our community debate...
Congregation Kehillat Ma'arav synagogue in Santa Monica conducted Yom Kippur services Sunday night, as it does every year on the Jewish day of Atonement. The holiest day of the Jewish Year began at Sunset as always, but this year, the service was virtual, and the congregation watched through a Zoom link. "Dear God source of strength grant us a more confident path. When your presence seems hidden, help us to hold fast to your accomplishments. When faith is weak, let love...
The smoke from 3 million acres of forest in Northern California and Oregon darkened the skies so much in Santa Monica, that by 4:30 pm some headlights were activated automatically. This is two full hours before sunset in Los Angeles County. This historic event is said by some to be the result of climate change, by others to be part of the natural cycle in the West. However you may feel a out it, you had to have noticed the yellow sunshine that filtered down to the Westside...
A dangerous vehicle collision between U.S and Russian soldiers in Northeastern Syria on August 24 injured 4 US soldiers. On August 28th, Russian Air Force Jets flew within 100 feet of a US F-35 Fighter in the Black Sea. In June of 2019, an American guided-missile cruiser and a Russian destroyer came within 165 feet of each other in the East China Sea. The USS Chancellorsville was forced to wave off a chopper that had been preparing to land and reverse all engines at full...
In case you were wondering whether or not you have to show up for jury duty during the pandemic, the answer right now is no. "The Los Angles County Department of Public Health has expressed concerns to the Court about commencing jury trials and bringing jurors into County courthouses given the current COVID-19 numbers and trends," Presiding Judge Brazile said. The LA Superior Court has extended the deadlines for Civil and Criminal trials. Non Jury civil trials are on hold...
The Santa Monica Pier reopened on Wednesday. The 111 year old iconic wooden structure had been closed due to Covid-19 since the lockdown began on March 19, 2020. Images on social media as well as the Pier's website, www.santamonicapier.org, confirmed the reopening. "The Santa Monica Pier is now open with limited hours and operations. Your health and safety are our top priority, which is why you'll see a lot of changes around here. From limited hours and capacity to expanded...
Two NASA astronauts, Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, splashed down safely in the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavour" in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, at 2:48 p.m. EDT. It is the first time a commercially built and operated American crew spacecraft has returned from the International Space Station to complete a test flight, beginning a new era in human spaceflight. NASA is continuing live coverage of the recovery. After the spacecraft splashed down,...
7/13/20: Big Blue Bus bid farewell to William Alvarenga, its longest-tenured bus "Operator," or driver. Alvarenga had driven for the company for 37 years. "(Alvarenga) was an exceptional Operator. He skillfully drove 30 – 60 ft. buses in dense LA traffic, with no preventable accidents for a record-setting 37 consecutive years," said the company in a statement. "He was (and still is) a dedicated, hard-working, and family-oriented man, who is admired by many, and respected by a...
In a marriage between 2 delivery and transportation rivals, Postmates announced today that a deal had been reached for Uber to acquire the food delivery service. This in an email sent to Postmates 2,000,000 US drivers. The deal is subject to the approval of regulators. The pricetag was said to be $2.65 billion. Postmates and DoorDash had reportedly discussed a merger earlier this year to fend off Uber, GrubHub, Amazon, according to Recode.com. The text of the email is as follo...
LA County's ten million residents can look forward to a 4th of July with no fireworks, no bars, no public gatherings. But the marijuana dispensaries will be open, because after all that is an essential business. "It feels like the disintegration of the country is exacerbating and accelerating," says political commentator Ben Shapiro "LA County beaches are closed from July 3 through July 6 at 5:00 a.m. to prevent crowded situations that could result in more spread of COVID-19....
They will allow you to reinstate registration for an impounded vehicle, reinstate a suspended drivers license, and get a California ID Card. But forget about getting a learners permit. The California Dept of Motor Vehicles cancelled thousands of appointments in March, April and May. They are not rescheduling those appointments. However, residents may drop in for Real IDs, and certain other services. (If you need a learners permit, word on the street is you may still get one...
For just $3100 a month, you can be the lord and master (or goddess and mistress, as the case may be), of 670 square feet in 90402. To be fair, folks all over the world pay a premium to be close to the ocean. San Vicente View Apartments occupy the very Northwest corner of Santa Monica. This is a choice property in one of the priciest zip codes in the entire US. Fun fact: Up until 1961, railroad tracks ran down San Vicente's center divider. SVV Apartments is located right where...
Protesting the death of Minnesota security guard George Floyd at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, about 100 protestors walked down Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica from the Santa Monica Police headquarters, to Windward and Pacific. The protestors chanted "I can't Breathe," and ironically were escorted by police officers. The SMPD Equine Patrol provided 2 officers on horseback; about a dozen were in SMPD vehicles as well. Both sides kept their distance...
In line with the County of Los Angeles, the City of Santa Monica has issued new guidance for Covid-19 social distancing. Churches and synagogues can reopen, with 25% as many congregants. Theaters and swap meets can even resume. But you are encouraged not to drive to work, still. The following activities are now permitted: Faith-based organizations may resume services, with the number of congregants limited to less than 25% of the building's capacity, or a maximum of 100...
The Pier has been a bit of a mystery since the Coronavirus lockdown began 9 weeks ago. It's closed, and the police won't allow you to walk down the ramp to see it for yourself. The 110 year old Santa Monica pier was almost destroyed by storms in 1982, 1983 and 1992. But nothing has threatened the pier's businesses like the Coronavirus shutdown. To find out more about what's going on at the closed monument at the center of Santa Monica's 4 miles of beaches, we spoke to the...
It's 2020, and all sorts of arts and educational programs are looking for ways to continue teaching, in a time of social distancing. Santa Monica's Westside Ballet has some brave and innovative continuation plans, in the face of Covid19. "We were to have a benefit performance honoring Patricia Neary 5/15, and then 5/16, our Spring Performance, two show times, at The Broad Stage," explains Jewels Solheim-Roe, press coordinator for WB. "Up until last week, Westside Ballet was st...
Destiny Church has a program to give "Care Bag" lunches during the pandemic, "Just to show the hospital staff we care about them." They also give out lunches to grocery stores. The Church gives out 5000 hot meals a week. They donate 200 meals to Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, which is where we ran into Pastor Jeff and Pastor Joshua. "We deliver 1000 bags every week for the Coachella valley," he explained. "We give out 2000 in Los Angeles. This includes 5000 hot...
5/9: As part of State-wide “Open California Now" demonstrations, about 80 protestors at the Santa Monica Pier demanded that California reopen immediately. Some wore masks and others did not, and they were tired of socially distancing. One man who told me he was an independent contractor and an Uber driver, said that he had not worked for two months. "I'm tired of being at home and being broke," he said. He was not wearing a mask, but a protestor named Lori, herself s...
