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Articles from the March 11, 2024 edition


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  • Pacific Park's Ferris wheel will light up the night for "International Women's Day"

    Cameron Andrews|Mar 11, 2024

    Pacific Park's Ferris wheel will light up the night for "International Women's Day" with a stunning display of purple, green and white colors, patterns and transitions on Friday, March 8. "International Women's Day" is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. "International Women's Day" has occurred for well over a century, with the first observance in 1911, which was supported by over a million people. Today, the celebration belongs to all...

  • SMMUSD School Superintendent Shelton Appeals to Community for Donations

    Antonio Shelton, SMMUSD|Mar 11, 2024
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    Editor's Note: The following is an email sent to the SMMUSD community on 3/5/24: Dear SMMUSD Families, I am writing with an urgent request and I hope you will read this entire message. We rely on the Santa Monica Education Foundation to help supplement and enhance the curriculum of all students in our Santa Monica public schools. Since 1982, the Ed Foundation's mission has been to help ALL students succeed. The Ed Foundation recently finished its big fundraising campaign on January 31. As of...

  • Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock Delivers Upbeat State of the City Address for 2024

    Phil Brock, Santa Monica Mayor|Mar 11, 2024

    Good evening. Thank you for being here with me, the Vice Mayor and City Manager David White for the annual State of the City event. On behalf of myself and my colleagues on the City Council, I want to thank you for your interest in staying informed about what's happening in this community we call home. I also want to thank the members of our Boards and Commissions, many of whom have joined us tonight. A special thank you to the Chairs and Vice Chairs who have joined my Mayor's Cabinet. Your...

  • 'Comedy Night at the Odyssey' continues on third Thursday of every month

    See some of the best comics in the country drop by and perform at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's "Comedy Night at the Odyssey" series, curated by writer, actor, and comedian Kevin Flynn, on the third Thursday of every month. WHEN: • Thursday, March 21 at 8 p.m. • Thursday, April 18 at 8 p.m. • Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. • Thursday, June 20 at 8 p.m. WHERE: Odyssey Theatre 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90025 PARKING: FREE in the on-site parking lot TICKETS: $30 (includes one drink:...

  • Sudden Squall, Flash Flood Warning Surprises Westside on Thursday

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 11, 2024

    Sudden storms brought Thunder, lightning and even hail to the Westside on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning and also a flash flood alert for Western Los Angeles County. This at 4:33 pm PST on March 6, 2024. The alert reads as follows: "Flash Flood Warning in effect for Western Los Angeles County until 10:00PM. Dangerous street flooding is possible. Avoid non-essential travel. DO NOT walk, swim or drive your vehicle through flood...

  • Steve Garvey, Adam Schiff in Senate Runoff: Election Results from 2024 Will Be Pending Throughout March

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 11, 2024

    In what the progressive LA Times called "a referendum on a more rehabilitative, less punitive approach to criminal justice," George Gascon won the primary election for Los Angeles County DA. However, he appears to have received only 24% of the vote, a record low for an incumbent D.A. He will face Republican Nathan Hochman in November, who received about 17% of the vote in the field of 11 candidates. Newcomer Jonathan Hatami finished third with around 14% of the vote, vowing to run for public...

  • Hollywood stars honored on their big night with Distinctive Assests 100k "Everyone wins Nominee" Gift bag.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 11, 2024

    Los Angeles, March 7, 2024-The Entertainment industry had it's biggest night of the year last weekend at the Academy Awards. The veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company, Distinctive Assets honored the 2024 Academy Award Nominees and presenters by gifting them with the "Everyone wins" Gift bag. In its 22nd edition, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. Distinctive Assets, the LA-based entertainment marketing company credited with transformi...