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Articles from the August 4, 2021 edition


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  • Parking Structure 3 Lawsuit Filed by the Santa Monica Bayside Owners Association

    Polly Hansen, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 4, 2021

    The City of Santa Monica and the Coastal Commission are being sued by the Santa Monica Bayside Owners Association (SMBOA) regarding the approval of the demolition of Parking Structure #3 in downtown Santa Monica. According to the lawsuit filed on June 15, 2021, SMBOA is a non-profit organization composed of commercial property owners, business owners, and residents who are concerned about the current state of the downtown area of Santa Monica as well as its future viability. The lawsuit alleges...

  • Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Starts Aug. 19th

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 4, 2021

    The SMMUSD has issued a press release, reaffirming that in class instruction will begin in Santa Monica and Malibu on August 19th, 2021. It is unclear whether or not masks will be required of students. "Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is returning to in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year with health and safety protocols in place as directed by our guiding agencies," writes the District. "The California Department of Education (CDE) has authorized school districts to...

  • Should She Claim Disability or Take Her Social Security Survivor Benefit?

    Rusty Gleer, Association of Mature American Citizens|Aug 4, 2021

    Ask Rusty – Disability vs. Survivor Benefit Dear Rusty: I have a question regarding Social Security. I'm 54 and applying for disability. I've had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 19. My son, 16 years old, receives survivor benefits from my deceased ex-husband. We were married for 20 years. I was told by Social Security that my monthly payments, if they found me eligible for disability, would be $1418 a month. When would I be eligible to collect my ex-husband's Social Security benefit? He made c...

  • Iron Mike Tyson and Ladies Hats Marked the First Opening Day at the Racetrack Following Covid Restrictions.

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 4, 2021

    On Friday July 16, 2021 the Del Mar Race Track, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, opened its doors to about 14,984 fans for its 82nd racing season. In past seasons, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club at Del Mar Racetrack had close to 40, 000 attendees on Opening Day, but due to Covid-19 protocols there was a restriction to allowing this type of crowding. Seating was available in the Grandstand, Clubhouse, Turf Club, Skyroom's Luxury and Celebrity suites and the five major restaurants on the...