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Articles from the September 29, 2025 edition


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  • Heather Marianna's Dazzling Second Annual Celebrity Gifting Lounge in honor of the EMMYS 2025

    Rachel Ganz|Updated Oct 7, 2025

    On Thursday September 11, 2025, The Marianna Group hosted its 2nd Annual Harvest Celebrity Gifting Suite in honor of the EMMY Awards 2025, at the Beverly Hills Marriott, 1150 S. Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035 This luxury event was curated by beauty expert Heather Marianna There were many well known celebrities, media, and industry leaders, were excited to experience a day of glamour, innovation, and brand discovery. A few of the distinguished guests included: Jeremy...

  • Starbucks Closes Hundreds of North American Stores Amid Restructuring, Including Two in Santa Monica

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 30, 2025

    Starbucks Corp. announced the closure of hundreds of underperforming stores across North America as part of a broader $1 billion restructuring plan aimed at revitalizing the coffee chain's operations. The move, which includes laying off approximately 900 non-retail employees, comes after six consecutive quarters of declining same-store sales and is expected to reduce the company's North American footprint by about 1% by the end of fiscal year 2025. The company, which reported...

  • Santa Monica High School Locked Down on Monday Afternoon, Due to Armed Man at Gas Station Near Campus

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 29, 2025

    Santa Monica High School initiated a precautionary lockdown on Monday afternoon Sept 29th, following reports of an armed individual at a gas station located in close proximity to the campus, according to information from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) website. Santa Monica Police posted that they have the suspect and his BB gun, in custody. The incident unfolded around 1:30 p.m., prompting district officials to place the school under lockdown as a saf...

  • 8 ways to save money on home maintenance

    Stacker, Shelley Frost for HomeServe Editorial|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    8 ways to save money on home maintenance Does it feel like homeownership is just a never-ending to-do list of routine maintenance tasks? Being a homeowner means you have full dominion over your living space — but it also means you’re responsible for taking care of everything. How Much Do You Have Set Aside For Home Maintenance? Unfortunately, home maintenance isn’t as simple as flipping some switches and checking a few filters. Keeping your home in tip-top shape isn’t free. A...

  • America's Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data

    Stacker, Alex Orellana for Instacart|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    America’s Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data These days, Halloween doesn’t wait for October — the season seems to sneak up sooner and sooner. From candy corn to cobwebs, consumers dive into the festivities well before pumpkins take over porches and store aisles. From sweet treats to spooky décor, Instacart data shows that October is one of the most festive times of the year, and candy takes center stage. Candy’s Biggest Day of the Year Hallo...

  • The average cost to raise a child to age 18 is now estimated to be between $297,000 and $331,933

    Stacker, Emily Barbe for Domain Money|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    How much does it cost to raise a child in 2025 Thinking about starting a family—or already expecting? You’re not alone in asking the big question: Can we actually afford this? The average cost to raise a child to age 18 is now estimated to be between $297,000 and $331,933, depending on income and geography—not including college. That breaks down to $16,000–$30,000 per year, with costs rising sharply in high-cost states, Domain Money reports. Key Takeaways - Top 3 expense...

  • Your company is going public: Navigating complex equity decisions

    Stacker, Tony Molina, CPA for Range|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    Your company is going public: Navigating complex equity decisions Let's say you have worked at a tech company for seven years and are now facing a potential initial public offering. You have a mix of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, and restricted stock units, and are wondering how to approach your equity compensation decisions. You left the company recently and had to exercise some ISOs, triggering alternative minimum tax for the first time. Now, with the...

  • Classics for babies: Board books introduce Shakespeare and Tolstoy to young readers

    Stacker, Sorina Szakacs for The Salt Lake Tribune|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    Classics for babies: Board books introduce Shakespeare and Tolstoy to young readers Most people would not consider “Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble” to be a nursery rhyme. But Utah children’s author Jennifer Adams does. Adams and illustrator Alison Oliver have used the witches’ opening couplet from “Macbeth” as the focus of the latest in their series of BabyLit books — board books that introduce classic literature to readers between zero...

  • Best podcasts to stream for your mental health

    Stacker, Lauren Ward for Hers|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    Best podcasts to stream for your mental health Mental health podcasts are not only a popular form of media, but they can also positively impact listeners’ mental health literacy and awareness. Research shows that mental health podcast listeners have improved attitudes around mental illness and reduced feelings of self-stigma. From helping to destigmatize common struggles to feeling connected with others in similar situations, mental health podcasts have the potential to help...

  • Do police respond to car accidents in private parking lots?

    Stacker, John Davey for CheapInsurance.com|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    Do police respond to car accidents in private parking lots? Car accidents are not limited to public roads and highways; they frequently occur in private parking lots and on private roads. If you’re involved in such a collision, you might be unsure about the proper steps to take, especially regarding police response and your car insurance. In this article, CheapInsurance.com helps you navigate a private property accident, from understanding police jurisdiction to filing a c...

  • Alcohol ads are returning to the NYC transit system, alarming public health experts

    Stacker, Eliza Fawcett for Healthbeat|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    Alcohol ads are returning to the NYC transit system, alarming public health experts In 2018, hoping to curb underage drinking, the Metropolitan Transit Authority banned advertising for alcoholic beverages in New York City’s transit system. But the MTA board backtracked this summer, approving significant carve-outs for alcohol ads in subways, buses, and stations. The move stunned public health experts and advocates, who say that the harmful health effects of alcohol c...

  • Is sodium good or bad for you?

    Stacker, Robb Wolf for LMNT|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    Is sodium good or bad for you? Hypertension has been an established heart disease risk factor for decades. When blood flows at normal pressure, your vessels stay strong and flexible. Cranked up too high for a long period of time, this pressure can damage your vessel walls, making them stiff and narrow — ultimately increasing your risk for a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke. Where does sodium come in? You likely learned in high school chemistry that this miner...

  • Digital doppelgangers: How sophisticated impersonation scams target content creators and audiences

    Stacker, Tara Mier for Heimdal|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    Digital doppelgängers: How sophisticated impersonation scams target content creators and audiences Content creation is no longer niche. Over 50 million Americans earn income by making videos, livestreams, podcasts, or other digital media. Many are full-time creators, while others pursue it as a side hustle. Either way, having an online presence is becoming increasingly risky. Scammers are catching on. In 2024 alone, the Federal Trade Commission’s logged impersonation scam re...

  • Marquez Charter Elementary Returns to Pacific Palisades Campus Nine Months After Devastating Palisades Fire

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    Pacific Palisades 9.27.25 - Nearly nine months after the Palisades Fire reduced Marquez Charter Elementary School's main campus to rubble, the K-5 charter school is set to reopen on its original grounds in temporary modular buildings on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the community's recovery from one of Los Angeles' most destructive wildfires. The fire, which ignited on Jan. 7, 2025, amid extreme Santa Ana winds gusting up to 80 mph, rapidly...

  • Democratic Hostility To Oil Industry Causes State to Lose Three More Refineries. Expect $7 a Gallon Gas In 2026.

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 28, 2025

    Los Angeles, CA – September 23, 2025* – California's oil refining industry is in sharp decline, with two major refineries slated to close by mid-2026, slashing the state's crude oil processing capacity by nearly 20%. The closures of Phillips 66's Wilmington refinery and Valero's Benicia facility signal a broader trend driven by declining gasoline demand, stringent environmental regulations, and economic pressures, raising alarms about skyrocketing fuel prices and supply cha...

  • Why Is China Suddenly Building More "Research Stations" in Antarctica Than Any Other Country? CCP Probably Seeks a Military Advantage

    Updated Sep 28, 2025

    What exactly are the Chinese up to in Antarctica? They have built six bases in six different locations, on an uninhabitable continent. The bases are supposedly for research purposes. But it's unclear whether the Chinese will respect the Antarctic treaty, since the Chinese Communist Party are the world's most mercenary capitalists. ### China's Presence in Antarctica: An Overview China has significantly expanded its footprint in Antarctica over the past decade, establishing a ne...