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Articles from the February 18, 2022 edition


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  • Freedom's Elusivity in a Time of Information Onslaughts

    Alita Arose, Eternally Mused Academy|Feb 18, 2022

    Amidst pink flowers and a sweating sun, dozens of patriots gathered to wave their flags and express their first amendment rights in Torrance, California on the high noon of February 12, 2022. People showed up to drop off supplies for truckers, protest the mandates, expound theology, and gather signatures for a recall. The main motivation underlying virtually everyone's presence was their value for freedom. Andrea, a Los Angeles rebel, said she was standing up for the freedom of choice. "If you...

  • No More Impounding of Cars for Unpaid Parking Tickets; No More Traffic Stops for Vehicle Equipment Issues; CA Legislature Seeks to Blunt 3-Strikes-You're-Out Law; Most Homicide Victims are Black and Other Stories: Monday Morning Memo

    Association of Deputy District Attorneys|Feb 18, 2022

    Los Angeles District Attorney LA DA declines invitation to chat ahead of employee no confidence vote Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón declined an offer to meet with the union representing many of his office's prosecutors - as they consider whether or not to endorse a newly formed effort to recall Gascón from office. "The issues raised in the invitational letter appear political and have nothing to do with improving the working conditions of the individuals your board r...

  • SMC Grad Mickey Guyton Sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVI

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 18, 2022

    SMC Graduate Mickey Guyton sang the national anthem at last week's super bowl. She is black, female and a country music singer, making her pretty much unique. Country Music artists who are black and female are a rarity, and Guyton has said that she has been the subject of discrimination. In 2019, Guyton chose to write music that reflected more of her struggles as a black woman. In early 2020, she released a single that came from those songwriting sessions titled "What Are You Gonna Tell Her?"...

  • As If Struck by Lightning, a Flock of Birds Falls Dead From the Sky

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 18, 2022

    8: Some were reminded of Alfred Hitchcock's movie "The Birds," when surveillance footage captured a bizarre moment. One Tuesday afternoon, ordinary life in a neighborhood in Mexico was interrupted when a flock of birds fell from the sky mid-flight. A local veterinarian told police in the northern Mexican city of Chihuahua that the birds could have died after inhaling toxic fumes. But others believe it's more likely that they were struck by lightning mid flight. "Those were invasive...

  • LA Superior Court Resumes Jury Trials, In a Sign that the Covid Pandemic is Waning

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 18, 2022

    The Los Angeles Superior Court will resume jury trials this week. The order from the presiding judge covers both Civil and Criminal jury trials. Jurors will be expected to wear face masks. "I remain in close contact with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to assess any emerging virus threats. However, while virus spread and hospitalizations are declining, it is time to restore full trial operations," the official press release quotes Judge Eric C. Taylor. The nations largest Stat...

  • Aquahydrate Present All Star Shindig Show At The Hollywood Improv To Support The Veterans.

    The Shindig Show is back at The Hollywood Improv Feb 20th with a stellar line up of comedic legends such as SNL legend Darrell Hammond, funny man movie star Jamie Kennedy - who is also finding huge success with his podcast and tours the USA to sold out shows, Workaholics star Erik Griffin, bad boy comic Dean Delray who is fresh from opening up in a sold out arena for rock legends Metallica and the hilarious Mike James. Brit import Christine Peake will host the show and Jimmy Shin will also...