Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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On June 14, Santa Monica officials dispelled rumors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining nannies at local parks, sparked by unverified online posts and a preschool email. While no evidence supported these claims, recent ICE activity at Westside car washes fueled broader immigration enforcement concerns. Separately, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stated that their agents were not at Dodger Stadium looking for illegal aliens. This...
Two juveniles were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a targeted shooting inside a Waymo autonomous taxi in downtown Santa Monica on Sunday night, June 23, 2025, according to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD). The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. near the intersection of Second Street and Broadway, a bustling area close to the Third Street Promenade. Authorities say the suspect, who remains at large, approached the driverless Waymo vehicle on...
On June 12, 2025, California Senator Alex Padilla and Governor Gavin Newsom staged a theatrical protest at a federal press conference in Los Angeles, attempting to derail Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s briefing on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Padilla, in a calculated act of defiance, was briefly detained after interrupting Noem to challenge lawful immigration enforcement efforts. Newsom, while avoiding handcuffs, escalated the drama with i...
The reason Democratic politicians like Cal. Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff object so strongly to deportation? None of them would have their jobs without illegal alien voters. The Trump Administration has been both deporting people and insisting on dead people's removal from the rolls. The result is that several California Counties have flipped Republican so far, in terms of voter party registration. The map highlights significant voter roll purges in...
LOS ANGELES — June 23, 2025, 7:30 AM PDT In an unusual and swiftly retracted move, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) posted a statement on X early Monday morning expressing condolences for victims of recent bombings in Iran, only to delete it hours later amid a storm of public backlash and confusion. The post, timestamped 01:14 UTC (6:14 PM PDT Sunday), read: "Our hearts go out to the victims and families impacted by the recent bombings in Iran. While this t...
Choosing a loyal companion is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make. Each year, the American Kennel Club tracks dog registrations to see which breeds are the most popular in the United States. For 31 years straight, from 1991 to 2021, the Labrador retriever has topped the list—but recently, a new breed has been occupying the #1 spot. Stacker used the AKC's 2024 rankings, released on March 19, 2025, to compile the 100 most popular breeds out of the total 2...
The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's nickname, however, has its own unique origin story. Have you wondered who came up with the tagline or why a particular phrase represents your region? State nicknames are unique monikers that provide a peek into the essence of each state, capturing the pride of the area's past while a...
SANTA MONICA, CA - Organizers of the Santa Monica Main Street Independence Day Parade have extended a warm invitation to Pacific Palisades community groups to participate in the 2025 celebration, fostering a spirit of regional unity. Set for July 4, 2025, the 19th annual parade will showcase the vibrant artistic spirit of Santa Monica, with this year's theme centered on "Celebrating the Arts." Discussions between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades organizers aim to include...
As is so often the case, the first several months of 2025 have had some serious highs and lows. There have been major box-office hits, like "Sinners," poised to be one of the highest-earning horror movies of the past decade, along with some colossal disappointments, like Disney's universally panned live-action "Snow White," expected to lose the studio $115 million. And the summer movie season is only just beginning. While the early months of the year are generally slower in...
What exactly makes a place an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In recent years, southern states have welcomed an influx of new residents, but moving preferences may be trending toward the Midwest. According to Redfin's April 2025 analysis of Census Bureau data, states in America's heartland—including Texas, Ohio, and Michigan—saw a 2.65% population increase between 2020 and 2024. Newcomers may be attracted to these locales for their aff...
Some celebrities are low-key and choose to drive the same cars as you and me. Justin Timberlake famously cruises around town in a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta to avoid unwanted attention while going about his day. Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg is often seen driving an Acura TSX. Others, however, swing in the opposite direction and are out and about in rides so lavish that one has to wonder if celebrities really do try to one-up each other. There's Drake's 2010 "Sang Noir" (Black...
Modern parents aren't too concerned if their kids' names can be found on a keychain. Millennial and Generation Z parents have accelerated the trend of formerly common baby names becoming less common over time. In 1969, 4.7% of boys received that year's top name, Michael; in 2022, only 1.1% were given the most popular name, Liam. Many parents simply do not want their child to be just another Liam or Olivia in the classroom. They are intentionally seeking out unique,...
Few things define a culture in the way its food does, and the United States is no different. Whether it's regional food traditions like collard greens and cornbread or the country's allegiance to boxed macaroni and cheese, the U.S. is a place of seemingly endless gastronomic choices and Indigenous and immigrant influences. However, some foods are practically impossible to find stateside, and that's because they've landed on the banned food list. That's right, there are...
On Christmas Day in 1914, British and German troops emerged from the trenches of World War I as weeks of bad weather cleared and called a truce. It was spontaneous and not approved by any higher-ups, but many soldiers on both sides ended up taking part. Soccer games were played between the British and German troops before they returned to their respective sides at dusk and continued fighting. The Christmas Truce, as it is known today, is for many an illustration of the power C...
