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Articles from the July 26, 2021 edition


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  • Condom Program Suspended at CIW Women's Prison After Transgender Women Arrive

    Amber S. Jackson, Lucky Lifer|Jul 26, 2021

    CIW administration didn't think it through. They gave condoms to prisoners. Men could now rape women and leave no evidence behind. Amid the controversy and questions swirling around the California Institution for Women for giving out condoms to prisoners, the Warden promptly suspended the PRISONER CONDOM PROGRAM. "Until further notice." '''The spot is hot. Everybody involved has strong feelings and strong opinions about this big prison transgender mess caused by Scott Weiner. The senator who...

  • Grigsby Named Criminal Division Chief of City Attorney's Office

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer|Jul 26, 2021

    Jenna Grigsby has been appointed as Chief of the Criminal Division of the Santa Monica City Attorney's Office, civic officials announced this week. Grigsby has served for more than 10 years as a Deputy City Attorney, including two stints as the interim chief of the division, which is responsible for prosecution of only misdemeanor crimes committed in Santa Monica. These includes family violence, drug possession, driving under the influence, burglary, assault, and quality of life crimes. "We are...

  • Gov. Newsom Signs Historic Homeless Hiring Tax Credit

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writyer|Jul 26, 2021

    Governor Newsom has signed AB 150 – a budget trailer bill – which includes the groundbreaking California Homeless Hiring Tax Credit. State officials said the tax credit "simultaneously confronts the homelessness crisis facing California while also addressing the job losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic that have disproportionately harmed low-income communities." Under this plan, a qualified employer can claim up to $30,000 in tax credits annually, assisting both individuals experiencing ho...

  • View of The Vespera Resort and of the boardwalk and Pacific Ocean

    The Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach: Experience Lux Beach Living on Your Next Family Vacation

    Chanin Victor, Contributing Editor|Jul 26, 2021

    The Central California Coast along the Pacific Ocean is a favorite for family road trips year after year. Need some beach therapy? One stop you definitely MUST include on your itinerary for your next family vacation is the small town of Pismo Beach! Beach, sand, surf, and sunshine,... that is Pismo Beach. It's a place to relax, rest, and find tranquility. A shining star and the only hotel you should book while there is The Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, part of Marriott International's...

  • Flush with cash, California launches largest free school lunch program in U.S.

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer|Jul 26, 2021
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    Students in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will have the option to eat school meals for free in the upcoming school year, regardless of their family's income. Flush with an unexpected budget surplus, California announced on Monday it will offer free school meals to all 6.2 million public school students this fall. The undertaking will be the largest free student lunch program in the country, state officials said. SMMUSD officials have not yet commented on the free lunch...