Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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ANAHEIM - Guests at Disneyland Park and Downtown Disney faced a chaotic evening Tuesday when a city of Anaheim infrastructure problem caused a major drop in water pressure and partial outages, leaving the popular resort without running water. According to reports from visitors on the ground, the outage left restrooms completely unusable across the park and Downtown Disney district. Restaurants and bars were unable to seat guests due to health code requirements that mandate...
SEATTLE — Three people were killed and four others wounded, including a 2-year-old boy, when gunfire erupted Sunday evening at the annual Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center. The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. local time on July 26, 2026, near the fountain area and outside the Seattle Center Armory in the central grounds of the festival. Witnesses reported hearing rapid gunshots as large crowds of festival-goers panicked and fled. Seattle Police Department c...
Santa Monica, CA — Water temperatures at Santa Monica Pier reached a balmy 76.8°F on July 25, marking the highest July reading ever recorded at the popular coastal landmark, according to weather tracker Colin McCarthy of US Stormwatch. The unusually warm nearshore waters have contributed to elevated humidity levels across Southern California this summer, making conditions feel more tropical than the typically dry coastal climate many residents expect. Sea surface temperature a...
Looking for a fun family outing to spotlight this summer? The Cayton Children's Museum at Santa Monica Place is hosting Summer Friday Family Movie Nights, a new weekly after-hours series designed for families with children ages 0–8. Every Friday evening through August 28, families can enjoy exclusive museum access, hands-on play, a kid-friendly movie screening, and complimentary popcorn and drinks-all in one ticket. This year's lineup includes beloved favorites like E...
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - A heart-stopping horror unfolded in a rural Southern California backyard when a 3-year-old girl was viciously bitten by a rattlesnake lurking beneath an Amazon package dropped right over the family fence. Little Addy Barajas excitedly dashed outside after her mom, Lynn, mentioned a padded brown envelope had arrived - a special gift just for her. As the tot reached down to snatch it up, a sneaky Southern Pacific rattlesnake hiding underneath sank its...
If you were anywhere near Gate 206 at LAX last week, go see your doctor and check for Measles LAX 7.21.26: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an international traveler who arrived on Delta Airlines Flight 614 from Cancun, Mexico, and was infectious while passing through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The traveler landed at Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), Terminal B, Gate 206 on July 16, 2026, at 9:45 p.m....
Santa Monica, CA – Santa Monica police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday, July 20, 2026, in a parking lot adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier. According to police, the shooting followed an altercation between two gangs. Officers responded to the scene where a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead. No suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide. A person taken into custody Tuesday following a separate h...
LOS ANGELES - In a moment that quickly went viral among local news watchers, KTLA 5 reporter Rachel Menitoff maintained remarkable professionalism Tuesday night when an insect made a surprise landing during her live outdoor report. Menitoff was delivering a segment on extreme heat dangers in Sherman Oaks when the bug landed on her. Without missing a beat, she brushed it away, briefly widened her eyes in surprise, and continued her report seamlessly. The clip later aired in...
"A sudden cardiac arrest 24 hours after a Kyiv appearance is the kind of timeline that raises more questions than answers. Publicly healthy, politically active, then gone. The sequence is hard to ignore." "Amid speculation that Russia may have assassinated Senator Graham by using a sophisticated biochemical agent designed to mimic a natural heart attack that uses the body's natural metabolic processes to destroy the evidence, modern forensic methods will likely identify it."...
Santa Monica Montessori School will conclude its Summer Camp program on Friday, July 17, 2026, and will not reopen for classes in September, according to a letter sent by Executive Director Pamela Crisman to families. In the letter, Crisman wrote: “This decision was not made lightly. Due to family circumstances that now require my full attention, I have made the difficult decision to prioritize those responsibilities after much reflection and consideration.” She added tha...
Updated Story – July 4, 2026Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk posted a nearly five-minute video montage on X early on July 4, 2026, celebrating America's 250th Independence Day (the semiquincentennial). The post has drawn massive engagement throughout the holiday.The video is a fast-paced, cinematic montage that blends:Archival historical footage, prominently featuring former President John F. Kennedy Iconic scenes from the Back to the Future films (including time-portal effects, t...
Universal CityWalk Hollywood pulled the plug on its FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing parties just as the tournament heated up in the knockout stages - and the decision came swiftly and quietly. What started as a celebratory summer event, complete with big screens, Telemundo broadcasts in Spanish, themed food and drinks, and free access for fans, ended abruptly around July 4. Signs went up, matches were no longer shown publicly, and Universal issued a short statement directing...
Newport Beach, California — What began as a packed Fourth of July holiday celebration on the Balboa Peninsula turned chaotic on Saturday evening, July 4, 2026, with large unruly crowds leading to fights, illegal fireworks hurled at police and bystanders, widespread debris, vandalism, and reports of looting at a local grocery store. Authorities responded with a major show of force, including mounted officers on horseback, resulting in more than 400 arrests over about 36 h...
In a stunning blend of extreme adventure, activism, and romance, two experienced Russian "rooftoppers" scaled the antenna spire of New York City's Empire State Building on July 1, 2026. They unfurled a large peace banner before one proposed marriage to the other more than 1,450 feet above Manhattan—then both were arrested. Angela Nikolau , 33, and Ivan Beerkus , 32 — stars of the 2024 Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story — climbed the restricted 200-foot trans...
Santa Monica High School (Samohi) proudly conferred diplomas on its Class of 2026 during a vibrant commencement ceremony held on Tuesday, June 10, 2026, at the historic Memorial Greek Theatre on campus. The evening event, which began at 5:30 p.m., drew hundreds of proud families, faculty, and community members to honor the district's largest high school graduating class. The ceremony featured inspiring remarks from SMMUSD Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton, who congratulated t...
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for much of Los Angeles County from Tuesday, June 23, through Thursday, June 25. Inland areas could see temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 80s or higher, with Downtown Los Angeles potentially reaching up to 88 degrees and valleys pushing even warmer. Officials are warning of health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, outdoor workers, and those without reliable air...
UCs and Cal States Should Admit Students Totally on Merit The University of California system and California State University system are among America's great public universities. They built world-class reputations through rigorous standards and merit. But recent policies have eroded that foundation, leading to unprepared students, strained faculty, and long-term damage to California's higher education brand. It's time to return to pure merit-based admissions : objective measu...
SANTA MONICA - The iconic Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beach waters have once again landed on Heal the Bay's notorious "Beach Bummers" list, ranking as the second most polluted beach in California during dry weather conditions according to the organization's 2025-2026 Annual Beach Report Card, released just ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend. This marks the 10th consecutive year that the popular tourist destination has appeared among the state's worst performers f...
Dakota Nelson is eight years old, a second-grader at Franklin Elementary, and she has very clear opinions about her ballet teacher. "Mr. Mitchell says 'legs like steel,'" she reports, "and 'if I see your feet in fifth position I'll cut them off and make toe soup.' Why they stick in my head is because it's really funny. It's (better) to remember something if it's funny." This spring, Dakota will dance in a newly choreographed ballet My Favourite Things at the Broad on May 29,...
In a town where green-light meetings still drag on longer than most feature films, a lone AI creator just dropped a post-apocalyptic gem that feels more cinematic than half the tentpoles streaming this summer. Clocking in at a brisk 3:34, Zombie Scavenger (also circulating as Zombie Sweeper) is the kind of scrappy, stylish knockout that makes you wonder why we're still pretending artificial intelligence can't tell a story. Picture this: a rugged, robotic cowboy-type scavenger...
Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved a $3 million economic revitalization strategy aimed at breathing new life into the struggling Third Street Promenade. Once the vibrant heart of the city's retail and entertainment scene, the pedestrian-only thoroughfare has faced mounting challenges in recent years, including persistent store closures, declining foot traffic, and shifting consumer behaviors. City officials say the multifaceted plan-funded through a mix of...
Washington, D.C. – April 24, 2026 - House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) have sent formal letters to the FBI, Department of Energy, NASA, and Department of Defense, demanding briefings on a string of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 scientists, researchers, and officials with access to highly sensitive U.S. nuclear secrets, advanced rocket technology, and aerospace programs. The lawmakers warned that if the r...
Los Angeles County health officials announced a record 220 cases of flea-borne typhus (also known as murine or endemic typhus) in 2025, the highest number ever documented in the county. The increase appears connected to homeless encampments, which attract rats, mice and illness. This marks a continuation of a multi-year upward trend. In 2024, the county recorded 187 cases-a previous record-with 106 cases reported by late August 2025, already exceeding the same period the prior...
San Francisco, CA - Segments of two popular trails in the Presidio of San Francisco will be off-limits to all dogs, both on-leash and off-leash, starting Friday, March 27, 2026, and continuing through early October. The seasonal closure aims to reduce potential conflicts between dogs, their owners, and coyotes during pupping season, when coyote parents become more protective of their dens and young. The Presidio Trust announced the measure on Monday, March 23. The restricted...
Mountain Lion Kittens Spotted in the Santa Monica Foothills (February 2026) Trail cam footage from the Santa Monica Mountains recently captured something rare and adorable: a mother mountain lion leading her two spotted kittens across a fire road at dusk. The family, part of the local puma population monitored by the National Park Service, appeared healthy and well-fed, likely thriving on deer in the chaparral. The sighting thrilled biologists, who note that mountain lion...
