Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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3/3/26: In a move that reeks of desperation and dynasty-building, Iran's shadowy clerical elite has reportedly crowned Mojtaba Khamenei—the second son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—as the Islamic Republic's new Supreme Leader. It should be noted that there are contrary reports that he has been killed; what's left of the Iranian government is in no position to confirm or deny anything. According to opposition-linked Iranian media and sources close to the regime, the Ass...
SANTA MONICA - Just over a year after the devastating Palisades Fire scorched more than 23,000 acres, destroyed nearly 7,000 structures and upended countless lives, Pacific Palisades is getting some long-awaited good news: the beloved Recreation Center is officially cleared for a full-speed rebuild. Developer and philanthropist Rick Caruso took to X on Wednesday to deliver the update that has neighbors cheering. "We got the green light!" he posted. "LA Department of...
February 24, 2026 – A long-stalled luxury development in downtown Los Angeles, known for its graffiti-covered skyscrapers, is poised for revival after a Riverside County developer submitted a $470 million bid to acquire the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza project. The KPC Group, led by Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri, along with partner Lendlease-the original contractor-filed the purchase agreement in federal bankruptcy court on February 23, 2026. If no higher qualified bids are received, t...
The 13th Annual Make-Up Artsts & Hair Stylists Guild Awards) ( LIATSE Local 706) Hosted by Rachael Harris,and Presented by L'Oreal Group and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty ,took place on Saturday evening, February 14, 2026, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. FigueroaStreet , Los Angeles, honoring the exceptional artists whose work defined the visual storytelling of 2025 across film, television, streaming, commercials, and theatrical productions. There was an amazing Red...
March 3, 2026 – Dramatic developments in the escalating Middle East conflict emerged Monday when U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were lost over Kuwait in an apparent friendly fire incident. All six aircrew members—three pilots and their three weapon systems officers—ejected safely, were recovered by local forces and civilians, and are reported to be in stable condition. The incident occurred at appro...
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, according to multiple reports citing Israeli intelligence and media sources, following major U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iranian targets early Saturday, February 28, 2026. The strikes, part of coordinated operations targeting leadership compounds, military sites, missile facilities, and elements of Iran's nuclear program in Tehran and other locations, reportedly hit Khamenei's compound directly. Satellite imagery...
A deadly shooting in downtown Long Beach on Sunday, March 1, 2026, left one person dead and two others wounded, occurring near-but not directly connected to-the grand opening celebration of a new Marathon Burger location. The incident took place shortly after 3:30 p.m. in the area of Broadway and Pine Avenue, approximately half a block south of the restaurant at 245 Pine Ave. Long Beach police responded to reports of gunfire involving multiple victims. One victim was...
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...
TEHRAN/TEL AVIV - In a rapidly intensifying operation, Israel-coordinated with the United States-has expanded its preemptive strikes against Iran on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with confirmed hits on the key city of Esfahan (also spelled Isfahan) and an apparent attack near the offices and residence area of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Explosions were reported in multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran, Esfahan, Karaj, Kermanshah, and Qom, according to...
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - In the heart of Silicon Beach, where tech innovation pulses through daily life, local author Ani Malik (pen name of Anmol) has released a timely and unflinching guide to the future of software development. Titled Hi BOIS: Build, Observe, Iterate, Ship, the debut book argues that artificial intelligence agents are not merely speeding up the traditional software development process-they are collapsing it entirely. Published in February 2026 and available...
People love to trash talk California, specifically LA, but I LOVE IT. I'm committed! I even married it. What started as a joke became a nickname that stuck. So, I took my city's name and officially became Liz Angeles. I'm committed to staying warm, staying in shape, and staying broke! As a Sonoma County kid, I was sent from the vineyards to Vegas for my blackjack-dealing mom, because, well, I was a teen living with my dad and brothers; not ideal. Since my high school...
Tehran, February 27, 2026 - Thick black smoke billowed over parts of Iran's capital on Friday, fueling speculation of a direct strike or attack near the heavily fortified compound of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Social media footage circulating widely showed dense plumes rising against the city skyline, prompting claims from opposition figures and analysts that the heart of the Islamic Republic's power structure may have come under assault. The video, shared by...
Based on historical patterns from prior Israel-Iran escalations, an Israeli attack on Iran like the one reported on February 28, 2026, is more likely to lower the US stock market on Monday (the next trading day after the weekend event), at least initially, though the decline is typically short-lived and modest unless the conflict broadens dramatically. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly direct Israel-Iran strikes, have consistently triggered risk-off...
Frieze Los Angeles officially opened its doors this week at the Santa Monica Airport, transforming the historic hangars into a sprawling international art destination from February 26 through March 1, 2026. This year's features more than 100 leading galleries from 24 countries, showcasing everything from cutting-edge contemporary works and large-scale installations to thought-provoking pieces by emerging and established artists. Los Angeles-based galleries, nonprofit...
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...
In a joint effort between the City of Santa Monica and The Bay Foundation (TBF), nearly 30 additional acres of natural dunes are being added along the shoreline, stretching from the Santa Monica Pier toward the Venice border. Announced in late February 2026, this Phase III initiative marks a key milestone in a long-term plan to restore dunes across the entirety of Santa Monica's beachfront. Building on earlier phases-a pilot site of about three acres established in 2016 near...
In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, Santa Monica might still get its moment in the 2028 Olympic spotlight-despite politely declining to host beach volleyball earlier. A leaked course map, dramatically unveiled by former pro cyclist Phil Gaimon in a recent video blog, suggests the men's and women's road races could pedal right through the heart of the city. Starting at the photogenic Venice Beach Boardwalk, the peloton would zip along Main Street in Santa Monica...
Santa Monica, CA – February 26, 2026 – State Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), who represents the Westside including Santa Monica, received the highest share of delegate votes among Democratic candidates at the California Democratic Party's state convention held last weekend in San Francisco. According to reports from the convention, Allen garnered approximately 42% (1,056 votes, or 41.7%) of the ballots cast by delegates in the race for Insurance Commissioner. Former San...
