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Articles from the February 15, 2023 edition


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  • When Confronted by Police, Shooter at Michigan State University Shoots and Kills Himself

    Matthew Gonzalez, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 15, 2023

    Update, 2/14: MSU shooter had no connection to Michigan State University that authorities can find, local police now say. "He became evil and mean after his mother died," said the shooter's father. He added he tried to get the 43 year old shooter psychological help, but the man refused to go. 12:27 am EST: Chris Rosman, Deputy Police Chief for East Lansing Michigan confirms suspect was located off campus, with fatal self inflicted gunshot wound. Confirms he is deceased. "This truly is a...

  • Mysterious UFO Lights in the Sky Over NE Nevada Turn Heads After 4 Incursions by Balloons in a Week

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 15, 2023

    Is it a precursor to a Chinese invasion, or an alien invasion? Well, probably not, but a series of lights over the skies of North Eastern Nevada have people wondering. This comes after a series of UFO's, believed to be Chinese balloons, were shot down by US Aircraft. The first was the large balloon off the coast of North Carolina. The second was off Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. The third was over Montana, and the fourth was over Lake Huron. Even the U.S. Air Force appears to be nervous, and authorities...

  • Santa Monica Fire Dept. Responds to Flooding at Roosevelt Elementary School

    Matthew Gonzalez, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 15, 2023

    The Sant Monica Fire Dept. was reportedly responding to flooding at Roosevelt elementary school Sunday evening just after 6 pm. Source of the water is unknown; there has been no rain in Santa Monica for a week. "The call for a Flooding last night was actually at Roosevelt Elementary School and it was simply a hose bib that someone turned on," wrote Walter R. Patton of the Training Division, SMFD. "Our members were able to use a ladder to get over the fence and turn off the wa...

  • The Highly Anticipated Frieze Los Angeles 2023 To Take Place At The Santa Monica Airport- February 16–19th

    Christine Peake, PeakPRGroup

    With more than 120 galleries from 22 countries set to participate, this will be the largest Frieze Los Angeles edition to date. The fair will take place over multiple sites across the airport, including the Barker Hangar and the outdoor space near the airfield, with the exhibition tent designed again by Kulapat Yantrasast's Why Architecture. The fair last year was held in a tent next to the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills under the direction of the newly appointed director for Frieze's two U.S....

  • Give Your Valentine a Los Angeles Zoo Animal Through the ADOPT Program

    Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association|Feb 15, 2023

    Giraffe-ter someone's heart this Valentine's Day? Show your love with a gift that helps save endangered species and symbolically ADOPT an animal at the Los Angeles Zoo! All ADOPT packages include a personalized adoption certificate and a beautiful photo factsheet of your chosen animal. Plus, ADOPTions at $50 or higher include a 4x6 in. color photograph of a big giraffe hug and a beautiful giraffe charm necklace! Animal adoptions make great gifts for family and friends! The ADOPT (Animals Depend...

  • School District Headquarters Moves Closer to Santa Monica High School

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 15, 2023

    The Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District is moving its headquarters to a new location. And it's SamoHi adjacent. The building at 1717 4th Street currently houses offices for the City of Santa Monica. It was constructed on School District property in 2003. The move will take effect on Feb. 21, 2023, announced School Superintendent Mark Kelley in a press release. The move from the current location of 1651 16th St. Santa Monica will take place the week of February 13, 2023 with some...

  • So What's With All the UFO's Being Shot Down Right Before the Superbowl?

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 15, 2023

    There have been five UFO's shot down by the US Government this week. I've never quite thought I would write that, but it's undeniably true. I, who have written so often about unidentified flying objects, am so stunned about what to say. So I'll just quote Reuters and the NYT, to prove to you how mad this moment is. Reuters: US Shoots Down Unidentified Cylindrical Object Over Canada. No, I didn't make up this headline. Nor did I make up this one: US Shoots Down Unidentified Flying Object Over...

  • Santa Monica Fire Extinguishes Garage Fire in 1900 Block of 19th Street

    Matthew Gonzalez, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 15, 2023

    9: Two garages were damaged Saturday afternoon in a fire of uncertain cause. The Santa Monica Fire Dept. knocked down the blaze in about 5 minutes. From the SMFD: Santa Monica Fire Department resources responded to a report of a Structure Fire at 1938 19th St. The first arriving Engine reported smoke and flames coming from the rear garage area of an apartment building. Crews quickly began fire suppression and systematically searched the occupancies of the building. The fire and smoke...

  • Hell Freezes Over: Snow Falls in Las Vegas on Valentine's Day

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 15, 2023

    Snow is not unheard of in Las Vegas, though Feb. 14 is a little late for it. "something is either about to go really well or really bad if it’s snowing in VEGAS on valentine’s day," tweeted one local. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reporting that Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International is at a ground stop on Tuesday as storms have moved into the area. Residents across the Las Vegas Valley have reported seeing snow flurries as the storm starts to pick up speed. It's a snowy Valen...

  • Actress Raquel Welch has Died at the age of 82. Remembered as 1960's Sex Symbol

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 15, 2023

    Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. Her family says she had "a brief illness" before dying. Jo Raquel Welch first won attention for her role in Fantastic Voyage (1966), after which she won a contract with 20th Century Fox. They lent her contract to the British studio Hammer Film Productions, for whom she made One Million Years B.C. (1966). Although she had only three lines of dialogue in the film, images of her in the doe-skin bikini became best-selling posters that turned her into an...