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  • Biggest Earthquake of the Year So Far in California Felt In Palm Springs at 5:56 PM PST Monday

    Dick Hertz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 19, 2026

    On Monday, January 19, 2026, at 5:56 p.m. PST, a notable earthquake struck Southern California, rattling communities across the Coachella Valley and beyond. The event, centered near Indio Hills in Riverside County, registered as the strongest quake in the state so far this year based on available reports and magnitude readings. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and various news outlets, the mainshock's magnitude ranged from 4.6 to 5.1, with some preliminary...

  • Boutique Airline JSX Lands Daily Las Vegas Service at Santa Monica Airport, Boosting Local Travel Options

    Dick Hertz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Dec 12, 2025

    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...

  • Porter's Viral Meltdown Exposes Cracks in Democratic Grip on California Governorship

    Dick Hertz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 16, 2025

    Sacramento, CA - In a state long dominated by liberal elites, the 2026 California gubernatorial race is suddenly showing signs of life-and not in a way that's flattering to the Democratic frontrunner. Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, the progressive firebrand who's led early polls with her whiteboard-wielding populism, is facing a torrent of backlash after a viral CBS News Sacramento interview that painted her as prickly and out of touch with everyday Californians. The October...

  • LA Jury Hits Starbucks With $50,000,000 After Penis Burned by Hot Tea

    Dick Hertz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 14, 2025
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    The Michael Garcia vs. Starbucks case involved a lawsuit filed by Michael Garcia against Starbucks, claiming that he suffered severe burns from hot tea that spilled on him at a drive-thru window on February 8, 2020. While working for Postmates, Garcia received a cup caddy with 3 cups of hot water for tea. One of them had a lid that was not on correctly. Hot water spilled shortly after it was handed to him, resulting in permanent injuries, including burns to his crotch and his...