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Articles from the September 13, 2024 edition


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  • 4.7 Earthquake Strikes 7 kilometers north of Malibu, shakes local community

    Observer Staff|Sep 13, 2024

    September 12, 2024 - At 7:28 this morning, as people were having breakfast or commuting to school or work, a 4.7 earthquake shook the region. The epicenter is noted by the USGS as located 7 kilometers north of Malibu, right along Kanan Dume road. Two minutes later, a second quake of 2.8 struck nearby, 6 km north of Malibu, in an area that appears to be between Kanan Dune and Bonsail Drive....

  • How Does Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista Handle an Unruly Homeless Man at Starbucks? Video!

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 13, 2024
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    Santa Monica, 9.11.24 – It's not at all unusual for Starbucks employees to have to deal with unruly homeless individuals entering the store, sometimes forcing staff to ask them to leave or even call the police. However, what made today's incident particularly unusual was who responded: none other than Santa Monica's Chief of Police, Ramon Batista. The incident occurred around 1:00 pm at the Starbucks located directly across the street from Santa Monica City Hall. Witnesses say a homeless man e...

  • Santa Monica Fire Dept. Rescues Dogs From the Cliffs Above Pacific Coast Highway

    Matthew Gonzales, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 13, 2024

    A small dog named Muffin had to be rescued by Santa Monica Fire just after two this afternoon after wandering off and falling approximately 10 feet down onto the bluffs above Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. Firefighters used ropes to bring down a firefighter to retrieve the dog. The dog was not injured and was given to their owner. At the time of the incident, the dog was on a leash so it is unknown how the dog ended up falling over without the owner noticing that the dog had passed the...

  • Dengue Fever Case in Baldwin Park Came From a Local Mosquito

    LA County Department of Public Health|Sep 13, 2024

    The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue in a resident in the City of Baldwin Park, who has no history of travel to areas where dengue is endemic. Cases of locally acquired dengue were previously confirmed by Long Beach and Pasadena in fall 2023. No additional suspected locally acquired cases have been identified at this time. While the potential risk for widespread dengue virus transmission in Los Angeles County remains low, these cases...

  • SLOOMOO Institute Opens New Flagship Slime Museum In Los Angeles

    Sep 13, 2024

    Sloomoo Institute, America's #1 slime museum, designed to bring the joy of multi-sensory play through hand-crafted, artisanal slime experiences, announces the company will open its fifth flagship location in the heart of Los Angeles. The new 13,000-square-foot venue brings the magic of slime and satisfying sensory fun to people of all ages in an over-the-top, interactive contemporary museum at 157 Fairfax Avenue. The permanent venue will officially open to the public on September 8, 2024. Ticket...

  • Santa Monica's Newest Chic Rooftop Bar: The Coco Club

    Chanin Victor, Lifestyle and Travel Editor|Sep 13, 2024

    Imagine stepping into a space that feels like a time capsule of old Hollywood glamour, yet with a modern, laid-back California vibe. That's exactly what The Coco Club in Santa Monica offers---a rooftop retreat where the spirit of iconic Los Angeles destinations from the past mingles with the breathtaking views of today. As you ascend to The Coco Club, you're greeted by a panoramic vista that stretches from Venice Beach to the Malibu Coastline. Look straight out to the left and see the iconic...