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Articles from the November 4, 2024 edition


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  • Santa Monica Police Arrest Suspect in Downtown Stabbing Incident

    Sofia Black, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 4, 2024

    Santa Monica, CA – October 16, 2024 – A 23-year-old man was arrested following a stabbing near 5th Court and Broadway in downtown Santa Monica, an area that has seen rising concerns over public safety. Police responded to the scene after reports of an individual in need of medical assistance and discovered a homeless man with severe stab wounds. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition. Authorities identified the suspect, a recent arrival to...

  • Santa Monica Launches Next Phase of Airport Development Project, Closing in 2028

    Sofia Black, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 4, 2024

    The City of Santa Monica has moved forward with Phase 2 of its public engagement plan for the redevelopment of the Santa Monica Airport site, which is slated to close operations by the end of 2028. This phase, part of a comprehensive, multi-year effort, focuses on gathering community input to shape the future of the 227-acre property, with plans leaning toward creating a substantial public space, potentially a large park. But more likely high density housing, given economic pressures and the...

  • Promenade Performer Drums Red Hot Chili Peppers Song In Front of Drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers

    David Ganezer, Observer STaff Writer|Nov 4, 2024

    A street drummer on Santa Monica’s lively Third Street Promenade recently had an unexpected audience: Chad Smith, the legendary drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In a video posted by Tara Bull on Twitter, Smith, a white-haired man dressed casually, can be seen nodding along, appreciating the performance from a nearby seat. Bull captioned the video with, “For anyone wondering, that’s Chad Smith, the drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers, sitting and watching the guy play his song.” She added,...

  • Defending Oscar de La Torre From a Last Minute False SMRR Election Attack

    Tricia Crane, Northeast Neighbors|Nov 4, 2024

    Dear friends and neighbors, I want to be sure you read Councilmember Oscar de la Torre's letter published in the Santa Monica Daily Press, which is below. Oscar writes in response to an accusation by a political figure - school board candidate Jon Kean - that he is antisemitic. I have known Oscar for decades, beginning when I was a reporter for NPR and I interviewed Oscar, fresh out of college, about his work with the youth of the Pico neighborhood. Oscar then created the Pico Youth & Family...

  • Ballot Recommendations for California, Los Angeles County and Santa Monica Elections, November 2024

    Observer Staff|Nov 4, 2024

    October 27, 2024 - The following are our common-sense, law-and-order, family-value recommendations for how to fill out your Santa Monica ballot before election day, November 5, 2024: Santa Monica Member of the City Council (4 votes): Oscar de la Torre Vivian A. Roknian John Putnam Phil Brock The Safer Santa Monica slate are the only candidates who have all the correct answers to questions about funding the police, getting rid of needle distribution to addicts, keeping our neighborhoods intact...

  • BREAKING: Police Hunt for Armed Robbery Suspect in Venice Beach Canals; Residents Urged to Stay Indoors

    Sofia Black, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 4, 2024

    Venice Beach, 11.2.24, 8 pm PST – Police are actively searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery in the Venice Beach Canals area. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors as they work to locate the individual, described as a Black male in his 20s to 30s, with black dreadlocks featuring blonde tips. The suspect was last seen in a restricted area of the canal near 28th Street, close to Ocean Avenue, Dell Avenue, and Venice Way. Police have set up multiple units to block off a...

  • Report: Voting Machines are Broken in One Red County in Pennsylvania. Trump Supporters Lined up Unable to Vote

    Nov 4, 2024

    We are receiving report that one heavily Republican county in Western Pennsylvania, has experienced a near total breakdown in its polling machines. Pennsylvania is a swing state and it will most likely determine whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win the US Presidential election. From Amy the Artist, who claims to live in Cambria County: "I'm in a deep red part of swing state Pennsylvania, and all the voting machines are broken across this county and the neighboring ones. People are stranded...