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Articles from the September 18, 2019 edition


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  • Rideshare Driver Charged with Kidnap, Rape of Female Passenger

    Observer Staff|Sep 18, 2019

    A 38-year old Lyft driver has been charged with the kidnapping and rape of a Los Angeles woman last October, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced today. The assault allegedly occurred in October. It is unclear why it took the DA's office almost a year to charge Octavio Alvarez Gomez. The 38 year old man faces one count each of kidnapping to commit rape and rape of an unconscious person. The criminal complaint also alleges an enhancement related to kidnapping. Case...

  • Second Bicyclist near-fatality Accident Closes down busy Santa Monica streets

    Janet McLaughlin, Special to the Observer|Sep 18, 2019
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    Two cyclists in as many days have been seriously injured on busy streets in Santa Monica, forcing the closure of main arteries for several hours. The first one happened at 4:30 Thursday, on 20th and Santa Monica Blvd. A teenager on a Jump bike was struck by a Mini Cooper. Surrounding streets were closed for several hours while Police investigated the scene. Then on Saturday a young man on a bike was hit at 3121 Wilshire Blvd, also at around 4:30. Eastbound Wilshire was closed from Berkeley to...

  • SMPolice Release Photo of Halloween Mask Bank Robber

    Sep 18, 2019

    On September 10, 2019 at approximately 9:51 am, the Santa Monica Police Department responded to the Wells Fargo Bank located at 900 Montana Ave regarding an armed robbery. The suspect who was heavily dressed in dark clothing consisting of a hoodie, gloves and a white "Day of the Dead" type of mask entered into the bank carrying a long barreled weapon and demanded money. The suspect received between three to five thousand dollars and left the location. The suspect was last seen jumping a wall to...

  • Rosh Hashanah: Chabad in Santa Monica Offers Shofar Factory for Kids Sept. 15, 2019

    Observer Staff

    In preparation for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, Chabad in Santa Monica will be getting ready with a hands-on workshop. Each participant will sand, saw, drill and polish their very own authentic Shofar. Sept. 15 at 11 am. $18 per participant. Ages 5-12. Parents welcome to join and assist. Chabad in S. Monica 1428 17th St RSVP info@jewishsmonica.com or call 310-341-3837. Rosh Hashanah in 2019 will start on Sunday, the 29th of September, and will continue for 2 days until Monday, the 30th...

  • Day of the Dead Bank Robber Charged With Cultural Appropriation After Santa Monica Robbery

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 18, 2019
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    If the cops can't find him, the Twitter Mob will. A man wearing a Day of the Dead Halloween mask, held up the Wells Fargo Bank on 9th Street and Montana Avenue at 9:45 am on Tuesday. Santa Monica Police say he is wanted on charges of bank robbery, assault and cultural appropriation. "It is important to recognize the inherent dignity of indigenous cultures," said the Santa Monica Police Department in a press release. "Use of a Day of the Dead Mask during a robbery can be a separate offense or an...

  • MIT Investigates Who Was Smart Enough to Work for MIT, but Also Dumb Enough to Accept Money from Convicted Child Molester Jeff Epstein.

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 18, 2019

    No people on earth excel in self flagellation better than American academics, as proven this week by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The prestigious ivy league college issued a press release saying that it had "retained the law firm Goodwin Procter to perform a thorough investigation of the facts surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's interactions with MIT." The question appears to be which particular foundations that donated money were actually connected to suicidal uber pervert Jeffrey...

  • SMMUSD issues Statement on Planned Student Climate Change Walkout Friday

    Sep 18, 2019

    **Email on behalf of Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati** Superintendent's Message: Climate Strike - Friday, September 20, 2019 Dear parents, guardians, staff and community members, We are aware that there is a Global Climate Strike planned for Friday, September 20th for youth and others to spread awareness of the climate crisis. The goal of the movement is for youth to take a stand for their health, future and climate justice. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District takes this issue seriously...