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Articles from the August 9, 2021 edition


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  • Invitation for Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich to Debate the Future of Parking Structure 3

    John Alle|Aug 9, 2021

    Dear Mayor Himmelrich, The future of Parking Structure 3 in Downtown Santa Monica at 1320 4th Street has become a widespread topic of discussion among residents and business owners within our city and throughout the Los Angeles Basin. Residents especially want to know more about the issue. There are compelling reasons for maintaining and demolishing the parking structure. Many have expressed a desire for more discussion and an opportunity to vote on the issue in the next general election in Nove...

  • Four Female Comedians- Four Shows, Delivering Laughter In Unfunny Times.

    Christine Peake, Peake PR Group|Aug 9, 2021

    During these uncertain times we all need to find laughter. Do we wear masks? Do we not wear masks? Are we heading for lock down? Do we care? Do I need to stock up on sanitizer and toilet paper again? Another booster vaccine? Should I have avoided the vaccine? What's Happening? Myself and my talented three comedian friends, the boisterous Jessica Winther, the dark and hilarious Teri S. and abstract humorist supermodel Eugenia Kuzmina embarked upon a mini-tour of comedy shows in Chicago and...

  • This is Not the Summer to Head to the Beach

    Alyssa Erdley, News with Attitude|Aug 9, 2021

    August 6, 2021 - Local beaches, including all of the Santa Monica beaches, beaches in Malibu, Topanga, and on Catalina Island, have been experiencing sporadic closures and advisories since the July 11-12 spill of 17 million gallons of raw sewage from the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant located in Playa Del Rey. County Health Department press releases claim the high bacteria levels measured at area beaches are no longer the result of the Hyperion spill but rather reflect "day-to-day...

  • US Flag and LGBTQ Flag Stolen From Santa Monica City Hall, After Flagpole Vandalized

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 9, 2021

    Someone has vandalized the flag in front of Santa Monica City Hall. Both the US Flag and the LGBTQ flag are missing. "The US flag and pride flag were raised in front of City Hall for the month of July," said an unnamed source at City Hall. "However, about 1½ weeks ago, staff found the pole hardware vandalized and both the US flag and pride flag missing. A work order has been placed for pole repair. The flag will be raised as soon as the pole is repaired and a new flag has been ordered."...

  • LA Outlawed Camping on the beach. Will it be enough to clear hundreds of Homeless from the Venice Boardwalk?

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 9, 2021

    At least 191 homeless people have decided to move from their encampment on the Venice Beach boardwalk to permanent housing, Los Angeles city officials announced today. The Encampment to Home program "has demonstrated that when offered real housing, people jump to say yes, people want to be housed," said Los Angeles Councilman Mike Bonin, who launched the six-week initiative that offered homeless people a pathway to permanent housing and appropriate services to help them succeed. "A metric that...

  • Santa Monica College Mandating Vaccines for Students, Staff on Campus this Fall

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 9, 2021
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    If you are planning to attend classes on campus at Santa Monica College this fall, you need to be vaccinated. So says the local college as it is gearing up for the fall semester which starts August 30. In a letter to students, Santa Monica College detailed its mandatory vaccination program. The major requirements include: Evidence of vaccinations for all students taking on-ground classes beginning in the fall semester; All employees must report their vaccination status to the College District...