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Articles from the October 2, 2020 edition


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  • City Council Approves Massive Miramar Expansion Project for Ocean and Wilshire Blvd

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 2, 2020
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    Culminating a ten year struggle, the Santa Monica City Council approved a massive new development for the North East corner of Ocean Avenue and Wilshire Blvd on Tuesday night. The project will include 60 incredibly expensive condominiums, 300 or so luxury hotel rooms, and 22 units of affordable housing across Second Street. Many people spoke out against the project, which hired Councilmember Gleam Davis' husband as a consultant. Davis recused herself, and the Council voted 4 to 2 to approve it....

  • SoCal Museums Explore 2020 Elections with Timely Programs and Exhibitions

    Oct 2, 2020

    As the 2020 elections approach, museums across Southern California are offering meaningful ways to engage in the electoral process by presenting online historical and contemporary exhibitions; holding timely conversations about the ballot propositions, voter suppression, and other relevant topics; serving as polling places; and more, underscoring how culture and art intersect with civic life. The complete list of election-related programs and activities compiled by SoCal Museums is online here....

  • Warner Center Marriot Attempts to Save Halloween 2020 with a Covid-safe event called HAUNTOWEEN LA

    Oct 2, 2020

    The Warner Center Marriot hopes to save Halloween 2020 with a Covid-safe event called HAUNTOWEEN LA. They promise a safe, one of a kind, interactive and immersive drive-thru experience. Their press release follows: Great news for L.A. kids and families: Halloween is NOT cancelled! At HAUNTOWEEN LA, the season of ghosts and goblins will be better than ever with a fun, immersive, interactive, and safe drive-thru experience. HAUNTOWEEN LA will be open daily, October 9 - 31, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00...

  • Kallpachay Announces A New Elective Program Offered Online Starting October 5th.

    Oct 2, 2020

    Kallpachay Announces A New Elective Program offered online starting October 5th. This new program offers a full Spanish Immersion experience twice a week for only 50 minutes. Art Elective "Imaginalo con Kallpachay" https://youtu.be/NN1AQsdsoLc Music Elective "Tocalo con Kallpachay" https://youtu.be/5tVbGVy8rzc Movement Elective "Muevelo con Kallpachay" https://youtu.be/Ib6wAze3f-I All three electives are being offered on = Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays At 12pm - 12:50pm 1pm-1:50pm...

  • Campland Welcomes Resort Learning With New Open-Air Study Hall in San Diego

    Oct 2, 2020

    Campland on the Bay®, San Diego's ultimate "workation" destination, hosts a new Open-Air Study Hall amenity at the family-friendly waterfront RV resort. Open weekdays from 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. through the school year, the spacious, shaded area offers a quiet place for kids to attend school virtually and complete assignments during a midweek family getaway. "During this unprecedented time where remote learning and working has become the norm, many parents are realizing that they don't have to w...

  • Dhun May - Candidate for School Board, Proposes More Whole Food, Fewer Vaccines

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 2, 2020

    Dhun May immigrated to the US from India when she was nine years old. She is Zoroastrian, a minority religion in that country. She has an adult son who passed away named Daniel, and a daughter who is a veterinarian. The daughter, Armiati May, is an activist for veganism and opposes 5G. Dhun May has no grandchildren. Why did you decide to run for SMMUSD? "I have ideas no one else has," says May. "There are simple things that can be done to improve the health of children, such as providing more...

  • Pres. Trump, Melania Test Positive for Coronavirus, White House Announces on Twitter

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 2, 2020

    US President Donald J. Trump told reporters just after midnight Thursday night, that he has tested postive for Coronavirus. "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" tweeted @realdonaldtrump. @Flotus tweeted : “ As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming e...