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Articles from the November 17, 2020 edition


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  • Brush Fire Closes 10 Freeway at Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica

    Observer Staff|Nov 17, 2020

    The SMFD responded to a brush fire on the side of the Santa Monica freeway. This closed the interstate at Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica, according to an alert from the City of Santa Monica. The area is known to be frequented by homeless people, though it wasn't immediately evident whether they had anything to do with the blaze. "SM Alert: SMFD Advisory Santa Monica Fire is responding to a brush fire on the westbound I10 near Lincoln. The westbound I10 from Lincoln will be closed for at least 1...

  • Santa Monica's Covid Case Rate is 1.5% Per 100,000 residents. SM Covid Death Rate is .00044%

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 17, 2020

    Again warning of a "real and alarming'" surge in COVID-19 cases, Los Angeles County's public health director Barbara Ferrer said Monday LA County is vastly expanding its community outreach efforts to educate residents about slowing transmission of the virus, especially in hard-hit areas. Los Angeles County reported 2,152 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 327,964 since the pandemic began. The City of Santa Monica had 1148 cases, giving it a case rate...