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Articles from the August 13, 2021 edition


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  • LA Art Show 2021 Opening Night Premiere Party

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 13, 2021

    Thursday Night, July 29, 2021 -- The LA Art show has been a staunch supporter of St Jude Children's Research Hospital, a leading hospital devoted to medical research and the treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. This year, the LA Art show donated 15% of all ticket proceeds to St Jude Children's Research Hospitals' lifesaving dedication and mission. Rita Ora, popular British singer, song writer and actress ( with four #1 UK singles), was a charming speaker and happy...

  • Recall Gascon Petition Hits 175k Signatures; Newsom Foiled in Diverting DUI Cases from Possible Jail Time; Prison Guard Union Donates Big to Newsom Recall Campaign and Other Stories: Monday Morning Memo

    Association of Deputy District Attorneys|Aug 13, 2021

    Courts & Rulings Judge halts Newsom's planned closure of Northern California prison A Lassen County judge this week granted the city of Susanville a temporary restraining order halting the state's work to close a Northern Californian prison that employs about 1,000 people. Superior Court Judge Mark Nareau found Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration did not comply with requirements cited in the California Penal Code when it announced plans in April to close the California Correctional Center....

  • Man Shot and Killed in Broad Daylight on Melrose

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 13, 2021

    We are trying to verify a story at 12:30 pm on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. Reports on Social media say that one man shot another, in a dispute over a giveaway at a shoe store. A woman is seen gasping in a short video posted to Instagram. Longtime residents of Los Angeles have never seen this level of crime and disorder. The recall election of Dem. Gov. Gavin Newsom has gone from a longshot to a near sure thing due to crime, homelessness, and rising levels of the pandemic. "Welcome to...

  • Avec Nous at the L'Ermitage - the French bistro bringing a St. Tropez vibe to Beverly Hills

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 13, 2021

    The Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills has been the epitome of Hollywood glamour since 1975. I soon discover that its peaceful surroundings are just a prelude to the understated elegance, sense of seclusion, and sublime attention to service inside. The hotel recently launched it's Friday night Jazz evenings. Jazz and Libations can be enjoyed at the beautiful Library Lounge at Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills every Friday through Labor Day. Every week has a fabulous duo performing and the quality o...

  • SMPD Arrest Catalytic Convertor Thief

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 13, 2021

    Santa Monica Police have caught a 28 year old Los Angeles man in the act of stealing a catalytic convertor from a pickup truck. "On August 12, 2021 at about 5:35 AM," Spokesman Lt. Rudy Flores writes, "Officers were dispatched to investigate an active burglary involving a vehicle that was parked in the secured parking lot at 1833 Lincoln Blvd, Rainbow Carpet Cleaners." Officers observed Alexander Torres holding a flashlight and making a grinding noise underneath the white Ford pickup truck. He...