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Articles from the February 8, 2024 edition


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  • Santa Monica Rides Out LA's "Atmospheric River" Storm Monday Mostly Intact; 6.63 Inches of Rain Falls in Two Days, a Record

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 8, 2024

    The City of Santa Monica appears to have incurred little damage from 6.63 inches of rain in an event weathermen are calling “an atmospheric river.” The 6.63 inch total is the highest two day total in the City of Santa Monica’s 150 year history. "We are experiencing minor issues but nothing of consequence,” wrote Mayor Phil Brock early Monday afternoon. "Our emergency management center is activated, and we continue to monitor weather developments constantly.” On Wilshire Blvd and Montana A...

  • Despite Heavy Rain and Travel Advisory Santa Monica Schools Expected to be Open Monday February 5 2024

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 8, 2024

    On Sunday evening February 4th 2024, the following e mail went to SMMUSD, affirming that school will not be cancelled despite heavy rain. **Email on behalf of Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton** Santa Monica schools expected to be open Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 Dear Santa Monica Staff and Families, We are monitoring weather conditions in the area and at this time we are planning for all Santa Monica schools to be in session tomorrow, Mon, Feb. 5. If this plan changes, we will notify you by 6:30...

  • Flood Warnings in Effect for Santa Monica and Western Los Angeles County as 5 Inches of Rain Falls in Three Days

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 8, 2024

    If you live here as I do, you probably already received a flash flood warning for Western LA County on your phone. That's common in the canyons, such as Topanga. But it's a little unusual for the Santa Monica area. Santa Monica is projected to receive 5 inches of rain in a 24 hour period, while DTLA is supposed to receive 6 inches in 24 hours. In a typical year, LA County gets about 14 inches of rain. So these are surprising totals for the area. Northern Topanga Canyon was ordered evacuated, as...

  • Curated Evenings of Poetry and Music Continue Winter Programming CAP UCLA's Nimoy Theater

    UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents singer-songwriter India Carney who curates and performs in a two-night celebration of music titled Riding the Rollercoaster: An Artist's Life in Los Angeles at The Nimoy on Thursday, February 15 and Friday, February 16 at 8 pm. Then, Grammy-winning spoken word artist J. Ivy returns to host the continuation of the Poetry Uncut Series: Part III at The Nimoy featuring performances from Def Sound and Sunni Patterson on Saturday, February...

  • Burger King Celebrates Million Dollar Whopper Contest with Immersive "Whopper World" Pop-Up Experience in Santa Monica

    Today, Burger King announced the first-ever Million Dollar Whopper Contest that allows Guests to submit their dream Whopper creation for the chance at winning $1 million. And, we want you to create your own one-of-a-kind Whopper at the immersive Million Dollar Whopper World pop-up! The event will feature photo-op installations, interactive games, free prizes*, music and entertainment. Additionally, Guests can build and taste their own custom Million Dollar Whopper using an array of premium...

  • CicLAvia Kicks off 2024 with its 50th Event! CicLAvia – Melrose

    CicLAvia – Melrose On Sunday, February 25; between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CicLAvia will celebrate its 50th car-free open streets event since 2010 of catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free streets. CicLAvia – Melrose connects Fairfax and Vermont Avenues, welcoming everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy this 4-mile pop-up park for the day with one's favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or sim...