Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Incumbent Sheriff Robert Luna holds a solid lead with approximately 44-46% of the vote in early returns from the June 2 primary, but he falls short of the 50% needed for an outright victory. Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva trails in second place with around 24%, setting the stage for a November rematch of their contentious 2022 contest. Other challengers, including Eric Strong, remain far behind in single digits. The race has drawn significant attention due to ongoing debates...
Santa Monica Police Department Opens New Downtown Substation at Santa Monica PlaceThe Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officially opened its new Downtown Substation on Thursday, May 28, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at noon. The event took place at the substation’s location inside Santa Monica Place. The 863-square-foot facility is situated at 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 122, on the ground floor of the shopping center. It is designed to function as a p...
SANTA MONICA — The Santa Monica Police Department officially launched its new Santa Monica Analytical Real-Time Center (SMART Center) this week, marking a major upgrade in the city’s public safety infrastructure. The state-of-the-art facility integrates live data from cameras, drones, and other sources to provide real-time intelligence to officers in the field. Officials say the center will improve crime prevention, emergency response times, investigative capabilities, and...
Regional Briefs Local Police Response to Iran War By Amanda Hugginkiss LOS ANGELES – Heightened security concerns are rippling through Los Angeles following FBI warnings about potential Iranian retaliation, including unconfirmed rumors of drone attacks targeting California in response to U.S. actions abroad. While authorities have downplayed the immediacy and credibility of any specific threats, the alerts have prompted increased vigilance, particularly in high-profile Westsid...
Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company, halted operations at the Ras Tanura facility as a precautionary measure following the incident, according to multiple reports from Reuters, Bloomberg, and other sources. The refinery, one of the world's largest and oldest, has a processing capacity of over 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day and plays a key role in global oil exports. Initial accounts indicate that the strike caused a small, isolated fire at the site, which was...
Mountain Lions in Southern and Central California Gain Threatened Status In a landmark decision on February 12, 2026, the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously voted to list isolated mountain lion populations in Southern California-including the Santa Monica, Santa Ana, San Gabriel, and San Bernardino mountains-and along the Central Coast as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). This protection covers roughly 1,400 lions facing severe...
A 42-year-old woman was arrested following a shooting that wounded a man of similar age during a roadside argument at Seventh Avenue and Broadway in Venice on Saturday afternoon, February 15, 2026. According to LAPD reports, the victim was sitting inside a vehicle when the suspect drove up, exited her car, engaged in a dispute, shot him, and fled the scene. The man was transported by ambulance to a hospital in stable condition. Officers located and took the woman into custody...
September 29, 2025 - The Lange Foundation Annual Sale, taking place at 2512 Santa Monica Boulevard through October 31, is a great place to get a bargain on a designer gown, vintage furniture, or some amazing costume jewelry. The store will be open Wednesday-Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The best part of the bargains you make is that the recipient of your purchase is a cause anyone can embrace. The Lange Foundation rescues dogs, cats, and even livestock, giving them a "halfway ho...
A 24-year-old Israeli man, Ariel Yaakov Marciano, was attacked near the Santa Monica Pier on Aug. 31 during a pro-Gaza demonstration. While speaking Hebrew and wearing a Star of David necklace, Marciano was pepper-sprayed, beaten, and threatened by a group of about 20 masked pro-Palestinian protesters, some shouting anti-Semitic slurs. The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is investigating the incident as a hate crime, with no arrests reported as of Sept. 18. Marciano,...
July 3, 2025 - In an effort to prop up a fading shopping and entertainment area in downtown Santa Monica, the city council okayed the outdoor consumption of alcohol from 6 pm until 2 am on the Third Street Promenade on the weekends. While the move is undoubtedly popular with heavy drinkers, it is unclear whether the new law will be enough to counter the perception of downtown Santa Monica as largely a territory for the drug-addicted homeless. Officials are not even able to...
Santa Monica residents are increasingly frustrated with noise from Waymo's driverless car charging stations, particularly near Broadway and Euclid. Another charging station is located at 14th Street and Santa Monica Blvd. The noise problem has caused a few neighbors take drastic measures, like obstructing Waymo vehicles, with some facing legal pushback like restraining orders. This ongoing saga reflects broader tensions about autonomous vehicles in residential areas. People...
Local Briefs Santa Ynez Reservoir Still Empty The Santa Ynez Reservoir in Pacific Palisades is not back in service as of the latest available information. It was famously empty for 18 months leading up to the February 7th fire that decimated Pacific Palisades. In April 2025, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) reported that additional small tears and pinhole-sized leaks were found in the reservoir's floating cover during refilling, when it was about 25% full....
May 9, 2025 - An email sent out from Northeast Neighbors requests parents and other residents to protest the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District's plan to remove natural grass at two elementary schools and replace it with "synthetic turf" made in Dubai. "TenCate makes a product in Dubai they call "sustainable synthetic grass." Santa Monica-Malibu school district has chosen to install it at Franklin and Grant elementary schools. TenCate claims their plastic grass is...
Epic Adam Carolla rant from a hotel after the LA wildfires forced to evacuate from his home, where he predicts Hollywood leftists will be so frustrated by the rebuild effort that they will not vote Democrat: "You guys all voted for Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles. You all voted for Gavin Newsom, and now you fucking get what you get. now that your house is on fire. "So here's what's going to happen. All these people who are deep blue Democrats are now going to have to...
December 12, 2024 - Last week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warned of a recall of raw milk products from Raw Farm, located in Fresno, California. H5 bird flu virus had been detected in the raw milk and other products from this facility. No illnesses were reported from the presence of the flu virus in the milk. According to the CDC, 58 people in the entire country contracted bird flu from a cow in 2024. Of these 58, 31 had direct exposure to cows....
The ONLY charitable place left in SM to buy a tree! (Very hard to find a vacant lot now!) Help a Troop 2 Santa Monica Boy Scout go to camp who would otherwise not be able to! This summer, they are trying to go to the Amazon rain forest, to work with an indigenous tribe on conservation efforts. It's an amazing, once in a lifetime learning opportunity for the Scouts, but expensive. Everyone who works at the lot are volunteers, so 100% of the money earned (after expenses) goes...
The Santa Monica Police Department has arrested a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of his mother early Saturday, Nov. 16. According to SMPD, officers responded to a report of an aggravated assault at an apartment in the 1100 block of 12th Street around 5:30 a.m. Upon arrival, a man informed them that his brother had stabbed their mother multiple times. "Officers located two male adults (brothers) and escorted them out of the apartment," said SMPD in a statement....
Los Angeles, CA – August 27, 2024 – Pilates instructor and author Myra Valley has released her debut children's book, Flying Mats and Acrobats, an inspiring story for children ages 4 and up that combines action-packed adventures with lessons in kindness and the joy of movement. This origin story introduces readers to Evie and her friends, a group of young acrobats who, with the help of magical flying mats, take on exciting quests to help others and spread positivity. Evie lead...
State results based on ( 24,811 of 24,811 ) precincts partially reporting as of November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles County results as of November 7, 4:34 pm, unknown percent of votes processed California State Measures Proposition 2 Bonds for public schools and colleges Yes 57.0% Proposition 3 Constitutional right to marriage Yes 61.3% Proposition 4 Bonds for climate risks Yes 58.1% Proposition 5 Allows 55% vote to pass bonds for affordable housing No 56.2% Proposition 6...
October 27, 2024 - The following are our common-sense, law-and-order, family-value recommendations for how to fill out your Santa Monica ballot before election day, November 5, 2024: Santa Monica Member of the City Council (4 votes): Oscar de la Torre Vivian A. Roknian John Putnam Phil Brock The Safer Santa Monica slate are the only candidates who have all the correct answers to questions about funding the police, getting rid of needle distribution to addicts, keeping our...
A brush fire forced the closure of two major arteries for the Westside Wednesday October 16th. East Bound and West Bound Santa Monica Fwy were be closed between the McClure Tunnel and 20th St. Lincoln Blvd was closed to both Northbound & Southbound traffic from Westbound Olympic to Eastbound Olympic. Lincoln Blvd is the main up and down link connecting Santa Monica, Venice, Westchester, Inglewood and the Los Angeles Airport. The Santa Monica Freeway transitions to the Pacific...
As Santa Monica faces rising concerns about crime and public safety, it's more important than ever for voters to understand which candidates genuinely prioritize safety and security for our community. This election, we strongly endorse the slate of Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr. Vivian Roknian for Santa Monica City Council. These candidates have consistently shown a commitment to tackling the city's safety challenges head-on, standing in stark contrast to...
September 12, 2024 - At 7:28 this morning, as people were having breakfast or commuting to school or work, a 4.7 earthquake shook the region. The epicenter is noted by the USGS as located 7 kilometers north of Malibu, right along Kanan Dume road. Two minutes later, a second quake of 2.8 struck nearby, 6 km north of Malibu, in an area that appears to be between Kanan Dune and Bonsail Drive....
A slate to counter the Santa Monicans for Renters Rights annual slate has been announced. The four candidates are: 1) Dr. Vivian Roknian, a long-time resident, oral surgeon, small business owner, and parent; 2) John Putnam, a 30-year resident, a small business owner and parent; 3) Incumbent Mayor Phil Brock and 4) Incumbent Councilmember Oscar de la Torre. The press release from the organization is below. SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY UNITES TO FIND NEW LEADERSHIP FOR A SAFER CITY...
7/12/24: Santa Monica Police recovered a 4 year old girl from a heavyset woman in her 30's who abducted the child from a resaurant in the 1900 block of Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica Police released the following press release: This afternoon at 12:11 PM, the Santa Monica Police Department received a frantic call for help from a grandmother whose 4-year-old granddaughter had been kidnapped from a restaurant in the 1900 block of Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica. The first officers...
