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Articles from the May 16, 2020 edition


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  • Blue Waves at Night Draw Beach Crowds Despite Closed Beaches Last weekend

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|May 16, 2020

    Crowds of people defied LA County lockdown orders to watch Dinoflagellates turn waves blue on Santa Monica beach this week. The annual event was more visible this year, due to a major red tide that stretched from Baja California north all the way to Ventura County's Hollywood Beach. The crowds we saw were polite, and delighted in the waves, reacting with oohs and aahs. And yes, they socially distanced on the shore. The tiny creatures are said to have attributes of animals (they consume prey), bu...

  • Mike Garcia Defeats Christy Smith in district 25 election for US House of Representatives

    Amelia Fiore|May 16, 2020

    The Los Angeles county registrar of voters has released the following results as of 10 PM Pacific standard time, Tuesday night. The winner of the selection will only serve until January. Both candidates will face off again in November. This is a special election to fill the Congressional seat of Katie Hill, who resigned in some controversy over her plural marriage and an ex husband who posted embarrassing photos of the Democratic Congresswoman. The seat is in Santa Clarita and North East Los...

  • Larissa Love On Montana Avenue Opens To The New Retail Experience.

    Christine Peake, Christinepeakepr.com|May 16, 2020

    Larissa Love retail store on Montana Avenue today opened its disinfected doors to a new way of retail just in time for last minute Mother's Day. After almost two months of retail lockdown which has left an uncertain future for many retail stores, Larissa Love's owner has a smile and an optimistic view on this new world of retail. Owner Larissa Love created her own line of organic and unique skin care, hair products, gourmet teas, candles and other gifts, and has over the years built a loyal...

  • No, SMMUSD Superintendent Ben Drati didn't call you and ask you to buy him a gift card

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|May 16, 2020

    SMMUSD spokes woman Gail Pinsker sent an e mail on Tuesday afternoon, warning local families that they may receive phone calls from scanners urging them to purchase gift cards for local schools. Apparently, the scammers say they are working for School District Superintendent Ben Drati, and asking the recipient to purchase a gift card for the district. Some of our PTA groups, staff are collecting for needy families, so please continue to vet the requester, and support as you can and see fit. Or,...