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  • Retired NYPD Cop Moves to L.A., Becomes Mr. Softy, Builds a Fleet of Ice Cream Trucks to Cool Down Los Angeles

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 9, 2025

    Admit it. When you were a kid, you wanted to play that sweet soft music and selling ice cream just as sweet and soft. Now you can fulfill your childhood fantasy and own an ice cream truck. A retired New York Police Department cop became an ice cream vendor. Now he is selling off the remaining three ice cream trucks he built. "I'm a retired police officer," said ice cream man Mike Musancry. "I came here 20 years ago and there were no ice cream trucks anymore in California. So I...

  • LA's Abandoned "Tagger Towers": A Graffiti Canvas Born from Financial Ruin and Construction Woes

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2025) – Perched like skeletal sentinels amid the glittering skyline of downtown Los Angeles, the three unfinished towers of Oceanwide Plaza have become an unlikely monument to urban decay, street art rebellion, and bureaucratic limbo. Dubbed "Tagger Towers" by locals and social media alike, the complex – once envisioned as a $1 billion beacon of luxury living – now stands as a vibrant, if illicit, canvas for graffiti artists, drawing thril...

  • Will She or Won't She? Speculation on Pelosi's Retirement May Be Premature, Whatever Happens with Prop. 50

    Ben Dover, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    As of 06:08 PM PST on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, the political world is abuzz with speculation over whether 85-year-old Representative Nancy Pelosi will seek reelection in 2026, ending her remarkable 38-year tenure representing California's 11th congressional district. Insider reports from NBC News, ABC, and other outlets, echoed by conservative commentator Gunther Eagleman on X, suggest Pelosi plans to retire, a claim amplified by trending posts and over 466,000 views on...

  • San Francisco Mourns 'Mayor of 16th Street' After Beloved Bodega Cat KitKat Fatally Struck by Waymo Robotaxi

    Whisker T Paws, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    SAN FRANCISCO (November 3, 2025) – In the heart of the Mission District, where the hum of late-night taquerias mingles with the buzz of autonomous vehicles, a quiet tragedy unfolded last week that has left a neighborhood in collective grief. KitKat, the nine-year-old gray tabby cat known affectionately as the "Mayor of 16th Street," was fatally struck by a Waymo self-driving taxi on October 27, igniting fresh outrage over the expansion of robotaxis in San Francisco and p...

  • Studio CT welcomes unprecedented record breaking crowds to Betsey Johnson's first art exhibit

    Christine Peake, peakPRgroup

    Studio CT gallery space was transformed into a shimmering world of color, creativity, and charisma as fashion icon Betsey Johnson unveiled her first-ever art exhibition to a record breaking and awe-inspired crowd. From the moment the doors opened, hundreds of guests were immersed in a wonderland of original drawings and paintings that captured Betsey's unmistakable energy, wildly whimsical, deeply human, and powerfully feminine. Guests, collectors, designers, and fans alike ca...

  • EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Pelosi set to Announce she is not running for Congress Thursday 6th November. BREAKING: Prop 50 just passed, she wanted that as her exit gift to the Democratic Trump opposition

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), former Speaker and longtime Democratic House leader, recently said she is confident she would win reelection if she opted to run again in 2026. Well the hypotheticals and will she or won't she are set to come to an end. Recently she humbly declared, "I have no doubt that if I decided to run, I would win," Pelosi told CNN in an interview that aired Monday. "That isn't even a question. It'll isn't arrogant. It's confident. I know my district," she...

  • Jews Attacked By Anti-Semitic Mob in Toronto Canada. Multiple Arrests Made

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    On November 5, 2025, a disturbing incident unfolded in Toronto, where a private event featuring Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) veterans was violently disrupted by masked anti-Israel protesters. The attack, which left several attendees injured, including lacerations from broken glass, has reignited concerns about the rising tide of antisemitism in Canada and beyond. The event, organized by Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at Toronto Metropolitan University, was intended to host...

  • New York City, the Capital of Capitalism, Just Elected a Marxist Islamist Mayor. What Is Zohran Mamdani Likely to Do as Mayor?

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 5, 2025

    New York City, November 4, 2025 - Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, is set to implement a series of progressive policies aimed at addressing affordability and social equity. Following his expected victory in the mayoral race, Mamdani's agenda includes universal childcare, fare-free buses, and the establishment of city-owned grocery stores to drive down prices. He has also pledged to freeze rent on stabilized units and work towards a $30 minimum...

  • Iconic Motivation leader, Tony Robbins honored at the "Night of Dreams" Gala hosted by the Los Angeles Dream Center.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 4, 2025

    Los Angeles, CA (October 1, 2025) – Internationally renowned philanthropist, Tony Robbins has been changing lives for the past 3o years. He was recently honored at the Night of Dreams Gala held in Beverly hills on September the 17th at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel to a ballroom full of admirers and supporters. He was celebrated and honored for his life changing work over the decades, but also his involvement with the Los Angeles Dream Center. Tony Robbins on his part, r...

  • How gas prices have changed in the U.S. in the last week Nov. 03, 2025

    Stacker|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in the U.S. in the last week Nov. 03, 2025 CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in the U.S. using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. U.S. by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.04 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $5.02 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.68 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) - Year change: +$0.12 (+3.4%) -...

  • When sharing is not caring: Flu season and indoor air quality

    Stacker, Seth Nenstiel for Shipley Energy|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    When sharing is not caring: Flu season and indoor air quality Flu season is here—and while most people focus on wearing masks and hand washing, there’s a powerful flu-fighting tool hiding in plain sight: the air inside your home. Indoor air quality (IAQ) directly affects how easily flu viruses spread. If the air in your home or office is stale, dry, and poorly filtered, you could be giving germs the perfect environment to thrive, Shipley Energy reports. How Flu Viruses Spr...

  • How big of a raise can you expect in 2026?

    Stacker, Alex Cwirko-Godycki for Pave|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    How big of a raise can you expect in 2026? Everyone wants a pay raise, but what can you realistically expect to get heading into 2026? The short answer is, “it depends.” However, if you’re looking for clues, a great place to start is exploring projected merit increase budgets for the year ahead. New research from Pave, a compensation intelligence platform that collects real-time pay and workforce data from thousands of companies, indicates employers are gearing up to dish...

  • 5 essential features of expense management software

    Stacker, Holly Stanley for Ramp|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    5 essential features of expense management software Managing employee expenses can be a headache for finance leaders. From tracking receipts to ensuring policy compliance, manual processes are time-consuming and prone to errors. Mismanaged expenses can lead to overspending, financial discrepancies, and endless frustration. This is where expense management software comes in. The best tools automate and streamline expense tracking, giving you real-time visibility and control...

  • Bitcoin adoption rates by state: Where cryptocurrency is most popular

    Stacker, Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP for SmartAsset|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    Bitcoin adoption rates by state: Where cryptocurrency is most popular Over 2.78 million Americans reported actively participating in cryptocurrencies according to the latest IRS data, with estimates asserting Bitcoin prevalence for roughly 75% of all users. The ascent in Bitcoin’s value over the years — among other currencies — has undoubtedly made fortunes for many investors. But the IRS did not start tracking general cryptocurrency involvement in earnest until 2020, when it...

  • Midterms and AI: How students are avoiding AI detection

    Stacker, Levi Goldstein for Pangram|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    Midterms and AI: How students are avoiding AI detection Midterms are just around the corner, and many students are looking to get ahead by using AI for papers, quizzes, and discussion assignments, Pangram reports. But as schools and universities get better at catching cheaters using AI on assignments, students are getting smarter at avoiding getting caught. Is AI Editing Cheating? Students may edit an AI-generated essay in an effort to fool AI detectors, introducing grammar...

  • How to reduce stress at work

    Stacker, Liz Talago for Rula|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    How to reduce stress at work Workplace stress happens when a person’s workload and occupational pressures outpace their ability to cope. And according to experts, it’s on the rise. Research shows that between 2019 and 2021, approximately 65% of U.S. employees considered work a major stressor in their lives. While some amount of stress is to be expected at work, severe, chronic stress can take a toll on your mental health and well-being. Workplace stress can also neg...

  • Evolving phone habits: What we've lost and what we're bringing back

    Stacker, Jeff Clemishaw for Spokeo|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    Evolving phone habits: What we’ve lost and what we’re bringing back The first telephone received its patent in 1876 and was constructed just two years later by Alexander Graham Bell. Ever since that moment, the way society interacts with one another has been forever changed. Over the past 150 years, telephone technology and the way people use it have evolved dramatically. Many former habits are lost to time, and many new ones are emerging. In this article, Spokeo hig...

  • How to throw a fire pit party this winter (grilled s'mores included)

    Stacker, Mer Norwood for Grand Canyon Gas Logs|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    How to throw a fire pit party this winter (grilled s'mores included) Grand Canyon Gas Logs offers tips and inspiration for hosting a party around the fire pit this winter. Pick a theme To weave all the elements of the fire pit party together, choose a theme. Here are a few you can choose from. Glow-in-the-dark Grab glow-in-the-dark props like glowsticks and glow-in-the-dark paint for an ultimate glow party. Invite the guests to arrive in neon colors for extra brightness with...

  • Understanding the 2025 auto insurance landscape: What drivers need to know

    Stacker, Trevor Mahoney for The General|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    Understanding the 2025 auto insurance landscape: What drivers need to know For the modern driver, auto insurance can seem frustratingly complex. It can feel like premiums are always on the rise and the insurance market seems perpetually unpredictable, making planning estimated costs challenging. The steep increases in rates experienced in recent years seem to finally be stabilizing. A new factor on the horizon, though, threatens to have its own unpredictable impact on...

  • Santa Monica Coalition Daily Video

    Santa Monica Coalition|Updated Nov 3, 2025

    October 27 Please state your preference - Is it more compassionate NOT to enforce our park RULES and posted HOURS, and allow transient addicts to get high and sleep on the 3rd Street Promenade? OR, direct these transient addicts to the front door steps of Santa Monica City Manager Oliver Chi, Council Members Jesse Zwick. Caroline Torosis and city-appointed DTSM Board Members Gleam Davis and Richard Bloom?...