Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Wondering where you can take the family for the best RV camping in Southern California? Campland on the Bay exudes summer and a recreational vehicle lifestyle offers something for everyone. Located on Mission Bay, the nation's largest aquatic park, the resort offers 40 acres of RV resort with a secluded beach just steps away. Kids will have a blast, and once the RV is set up and ready to go, parents will feel the carefree nostalgia they once had when they vacationed as kids....
My husband and I decided to head up to the super sexy Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa for some much-needed re-connecting and intimacy, the kind you don't have time for when your kids are around. Although our three days included some remote work and time on computers, we were all by ourselves in this charming and picturesque setting in the mountains and were able to get a little R&R on our amorous adventure. It was the perfect parents-only getaway, and we loved every minute! Our da...
Are you looking to kick off your summer with awesome adventures and some "cooling-off" activities? The Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is the best place to have a splashin' good time with the whole family! Relax on the soft sand beach and play in the ocean water lagoon on one of the largest inflatable water parks. It's the perfect way to have fun in the sun and the ultimate summer destination for families. The beautiful beachfront resort known as Newport Dunes...
Two-year-old Cyrus Bakhtiari of MarVista is struggling with an extremely rare disease. He was diagnosed with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), a rare genetic disorder, after testing positive for COVID-19 last year. He was admitted to the ER and went through countless testing and a lengthy hospital stay when doctors at Children's Hospital LA gave his parents the heartbreaking news that he has CGD, a life-threatening disease. This condition is so uncommon that fewer than 20 b...
21: Walking down Montana Avenue reveals post covid retail moving in. Actually, Montana Avenue has notoriously high retail rents, and stores move out and move in as time passes. But the changes this summer have been unusually dramatic. Pharmaca's location at Lincoln and Montana Avenue is now Medly Pharmacy. "Medly is a Brooklyn-based chain that over the last several years, has opened many locations on the East Coast," explained Manager Jay Wadsworth. "They opened our...
The Concern Foundation's 47th Annual Block Party Back on the Block Sold- Out event on Saturday evening July 9, 2022. On Saturday evening, July 9, 2022 over 3,500 excited guests attended The Concern Foundation's Back on the Block 47th Annual Block Party at Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038 from 6-10 pm. This sold-out event raised 1.8 million for cancer research through donations, ticket sales and on auction item bids on over 150 items The backlot of...
The nonprofit Station1-founded by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2016-has selected two Santa Monica College (SMC) students and one SMC alum for its Station1 Frontiers Fellowship (SFF), a fully-funded ten-week education, research, and internship experience focused on socially-directed science and technology. Selected after a competitive application/interview process and out of hundreds of applicants, environmental engineering major Grace...
Los Angeles District Attorney Gascón recall proponents deliver 717,000 signatures to county Campaign organizers seeking to recall embattled Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón submitted 717,000 signatures to election officials Wednesday, July 6, hoping to force an election that could oust him after less than two years on the job. A group of sign-waving recall supporters, many of them families of murder victims critical of Gascon's policies, greeted a truck that...
Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of former Pres. Donald Trump, has died at age 73, the family told reporters. She was found dead in her Manhattan apartment by police, who said the cause of death was a "Cardiac Event." The mother of Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, Ivana was a quiet, behind the scenes figure. The Trumps divorced in 1992. The former president immediately issued a statement. “I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are m...
16: The Ukrainian Army confirmed that a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) supplied by the US, has hit and destroyed a command center near Kherson, occupied Southern Ukraine. "It is reported that the Russian Major General Nasbulin, Colonel Kens and the Chief of Staff of the 22nd Army Corps were killed as a result of HIMARS attack on the headquarters in Kherson region. In total, 150 dead soldiers are reported." https://www.5.ua/ru/rehyoni/v-khersonskoi-oblast...
If you have walked our iconic bluffs overlooking the ocean, you will find discarded cans, old backpacks, blankets and clothes on the other side of the concrete railings that spoil the otherwise majestic ocean view. While the rest of Palisades Park is kept up beautifully, the bluff's rim is riddled with trash. I asked a Parks employee about it and he said they weren't allowed to go over the fence to clean it up because it was too dangerous. So that's it? Are we out of ideas on...
July 7, 2022 For many weeks now, Los Angeles County Health officials have warned that a health order requiring masks at indoor public places will be re-instituted when there are 10 admissions or more of "Covid" patients per 100,000 residents for two weeks in a row. The cutoff is a guideline from the Centers for Disease Control. It is designed to reduce the stress on the hospital system. Two questions require to be answered for one to consider this guideline and its...
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón claims L.A. County is safer 'in some areas' because of his policies despite rise in violent crime over past year Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón joined local station KTLA 5 Saturday morning to defend his record as he faces a potential recall. Gascón was asked by news anchors Lynette Romero and Mark Meester to respond to those criticizing him as a "soft-on-crime" DA as L.A. has seen an 8.6% rise in violent crime ove...
Life might indeed be cool by the pool, but it's even better when it's safe in and around the water. That safety begins with an annual electrical inspection - of your pool, hot tub or spa and all their working parts to ensure that life-saving devices like ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and all grounding and bonding systems are functioning correctly to prevent hidden electrical hazards. "With swimming pools and hot tubs bringing water and electricity close together,...
15: The City of Santa Monica released statement after Heal The Bay named Santa Monica Pier #3 polluted beach in California. They blamed bird poop for the problem. The Statement reads: "The City of Santa Monica is pleased to see several of our beach areas have received top grades in Heal the Bay's 2021-2022 Beach Report Card. The City acknowledges the real challenges of limiting bird excrement at the Santa Monica Pier-the primary source of pollution in the waters...
10: A thunderstorm dropped less than a tenth of an inch of rain over West LA Wednesday. A light dusting of rain fell on Santa Monica just after 7 pm. Moisture was measurable but barely. Clouds obscured the sun intermittently on the day after the summer solstice. It was alternately hot and cool by the Santa Monica bay. Tragically, lightning struck and killed a young woman walking two dogs in El Monte near a dry river bed. The dogs were also killed by the lightning. A brush...
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recall campaign prompts gang member's push for deal (Video) Fox News national correspondent Bill Melugin reports on the recall effort against Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón and on a murder suspect's jailhouse audio obtained by Fox News. Fox News California voters think the entire justice system 'has become a joke': LA Deputy District Attorney (Video) Eric Siddall, vice-president of Association of Deputy District Attorney...
11: The father of a Brentwood School student has sued the institution, alleging that the curriculum became "racially divisive" after the 2020 death of George Floyd and the climate turned hostile toward Jewish people. In a Santa Monica Superior Court lawsuit, filed this week, Jerome Eisenberg alleges the private, K-12 school and its Headmaster Michael Riera committed "civil rights violations, breach of contract and caused both intentional and negative infliction of emotion...
Is your dog prone to eating sand when you take him to the beach? Have you ever wondered if this is a cause for concern? Do you know what to do if your dog eats too much sand? If you've ever asked yourself these questions, then this article will help! Many dogs love to go to the beach with their human family members, and it's not uncommon for them to eat a little sand while playing fetch or digging. However, eating too much can be potentially deadly for dogs, so this article is...
June 10, 2022 - For at least one school year, if not more, the entire campus of Muir Elementary/Smash on 4th Street in Santa Monica will be evacuated. The decision to relocate students and staff came after a May 24 report by Alta Environmental NV5 that found two rooms with unacceptable levels of mold and eleven rooms with water damage that could mean mold growth. One room had visible mold growing behind the dry erase board. The high spore level in the other room was deemed...
Summer is just around the corner, which means it's time to start thinking about how to travel with your pet. If you enjoy taking family vacations that include the furry members of the family too, it's important to learn which hazards and risks to watch out for when you're on the go with your pet. Below, you'll find information about some of the most common potential pet-related hazards associated with travel. Keep these in mind and you'll be well on your way to ensuring a...
Los Angeles District Attorney Barger supports recall of Gascón as district attorney Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger voiced her support to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, on Friday, citing a news report published by the Los Angeles Times as being the tipping point for her decision. "Learning that our D.A.'s 'Zero Bail' policy has interfered with a diversion program's ability to serve people who are suffering from addiction, mental i...
The Los Angeles City Council this week supported a proposal by five council members to amend the city's law against homeless encampments in certain areas of the city to extend to within 500 feet of all schools and day care facilities. The ordinance already restricts sleeping and encampments within 500 feet of schools and day care facilities after each individual location is approved for enforcement by the City Council. On Tuesday, the council voted 13- 2 to have the city...
WASHINGTON, DC, May 27 – Memorial Day is of great importance for those of us who lost friends and family members in armed conflicts. But it should also encompass the ranks of those who have even a milligram of remembrance of old friends and relatives who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country and our way of life. It defines us as loyal citizens of America who love the land of the free and the brave. Oh, yes, it is the unofficial beginning of summer and that'...
Policy/Legal/Political A 'no party preference' prosecutor could shake up California attorney general's race As a prosecutor, Anne Marie Schubert has thrived on being able to pull off what seemed impossible. Schubert, who has served as Sacramento County's district attorney for eight years, has a reputation for poring over long-forgotten cases and detailed DNA evidence. Her work drew national attention when it led to an arrest and conviction in the infamous case of the Golden...
