Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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A bill to protect patients from surprise bills after a hospital visit was passed by the California state legislature and now awaits action by Governor Jerry Brown. The measure, AB 72, sponsored by 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans, has garnered the support of Consumers Union (the policy branch of Consumer Reports), retiree and youth advocacy groups, and health insurance companies. Medical groups in California are divided on the issue. The California Medical Association, initially opposed, now rem...
If you are as much of a geek as I am, chances are you already know that today is the 50th anniversary of the date Star Trek burst onto the small screen. People had just started getting color TV's, and suddenly there was this amazing green alien who seemed a lot like the rabbi at my schul. Well, as NBC says, the series lived long and prospered, even featuring TV's first interracial kiss. The show, which followed the exploits of a 23rd century crew of interstellar explorers (working for the...
Indirect pressure on a faculty member at Syracuse University forced her to disinvite an Israeli filmmaker from a planned 2017 conference on religion in film, as reported by Legal Insurrection. The Israeli filmmaker, Shimon Dotan, is a professor at New York University. His film, "The Settlers," is reportedly negative view of Israelis living in the West Bank. The Boycott-Divest-Sanction movement against Israel claims that it is Israeli occupation of the West Bank that is their concern and the r...
An actor known for his roles in Ultimate Spider Man, Superhero Movie, and High Fidelity was sentenced today to four days in county jail and four years summary probation for a DUI in Glendale last year. Jared Drake Bell, 30, pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol within 10 years of another DUI offense. Bell had been convicted in 2010 of driving under the influence while in San Diego. Bell entered the plea in person and was taken into custody...
On September 7 2016 at about 10:52 a.m. the suspect entered the Pier Burger restaurant at 330 Santa Monica Pier. The suspect demanded food from the employees. The suspect was denied service. The suspect proceeded to walk into the kitchen area of the restaurant and assault an employee with a knife. The victim was struck multiple times. The suspect attempted to attack another victim/employee but did not strike the second victim. The suspect fled the area. Officers responded to the area and...
The New York Times analysis of national and regional polls believes the Democrats are now "slight favorites" to take the US Senate back from the Republicans on November 8th. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/upshot/senate-election-forecast.html?_r=0 This is the first time in 2016, that the Democrats have been favored to take control of the Senate. One third of Senators are up for election each 2 year election cycle, and this year the Republicans have 22 seats potentially up for grabs....
The Santa Monica High Alumni Association will help celebrate the 125th anniversary of Santa Monica's only public high school with its All Class Reunion Picnic on Sept. 17. All alumni, family and friends are welcome. The event is free and runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Samohi Quad. A highlight of the day will be the presentation of "Spirit of Samohi Awards" to four outstanding alumni for their longtime service to Samohi and the community. The recipients are John Lonsdale, Class of 1944;...
