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  • Hell Freezes Over: Snow Falls in Las Vegas on Valentine's Day

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jun 17, 2024

    Snow is not unheard of in Las Vegas, though Feb. 14 is a little late for it. "something is either about to go really well or really bad if it’s snowing in VEGAS on valentine’s day," tweeted one local. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reporting that Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International is at a ground stop on Tuesday as storms have moved into the area. Residents across the Las Vegas Valley have reported seeing snow flurries as the storm starts to pick up speed. It's...

  • Spring and Easter Happenings Around California--Some Fun Spring Ideas for your Bucket List!

    Chanin Victor, Travel Editor|Updated Nov 29, 2023

    Spring is here! Southern California is always a perfect place to spend your Spring Break and we've got some amazing ideas for you to add to your bucket list. RENAISSANCE ESMERALDA RESORT & SPA PRESENTS LAVISH EASTER BRUNCH AT CAVA RESTAURANT With spectacular views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa welcomes guests to Cava – its bistro-style eatery with a relaxing terrace and farm-to-table California ingredient-focused culinary offerings for E...

  • How do Earnings Limits Work Regarding Social Security?

    Rusty Gleer, Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated Apr 16, 2023

    Dear Rusty: My 62nd birthday is in late August of this year. I would like to start collecting Social Security, but after reading about the need to keep my earnings less than $21,240 in the first year it doesn't seem fair to those who have birthdays later in the year. I will have earned a lot by the end of August. Or am I missing the part where the year starts from the day you retire? Or is it a fiscal year? Please elaborate? Signed: Looking Ahead Dear Looking Ahead: Born in...

  • SMC Presents "Adaptation" to Climate Change with Environmental Anthropologist and Filmmaker, Alizé Carrère

    Victoria Westbrook, www.DCPublicity.com|Updated Apr 4, 2023

    Explore the remarkable ways people around the world are adapting to a changing climate with environmental anthropologist and filmmaker Alizé Carrère. Dive into the South Pacific waters of Vanuatu, where islanders are using innovative techniques to combat the effects of climate change and outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish that threaten the surrounding reefs. In Bangladesh, farmers in low-lying areas facing sea level rise and flooding are reviving an old agricultural techniq...

  • Self-revelation is the Dynamic of the Solo Operatic Aria: Pelléas et Melisande Conducted by James Conlon

    Mona Day, www.DineSeeTravel.com|Updated Apr 1, 2023

    The opera tells the story of a prince lost in the forest, encountering an ethereal beauty with a mysterious past. After he brings her home to his family as his bride, she begins to grow increasingly close to his handsome younger brother. Debussy's sensual, exquisitely nuanced score casts a hypnotic spell, capturing an enigmatic dream world where forbidden love blossoms. Last presented by LA Opera in 1995, Christopher Koelsch, LA Opera's president and CEO calls it "one of the...

  • Santa Monica Canyon Resident Posts Remarkable Photo of Bobcat

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 30, 2023

    Hunter Payne posted a photo of a bobcat in Santa Monica on Mesa Rd, saying it was take on 3/23/23. "That is a healthy-looking cat! And he/she is keeping herself well-fed. Thanks for a great photo." posted Jessie Horsting in response. "Amazing coloring. I hope she survives and does not eat any poison or poisoned prey. God bless this creature," posted Brad Hill. Bobcats are larger than housecats, but smaller than mountain lions or cougars. "The bobcat (Lynx rufus), also known...

  • Control Yourself: Don't Use Ultrasonic Bark Control Devices on Your Dog

    Maira Stewart, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 30, 2023

    If you or someone you know has a dog who barks a lot, you may scour the Internet for a remedy. One option you might come across is the "Ultrasonic Bark Collar," a collar the dog wears that often comes with a remote control for the human. When dog guardians hear barking (or, on some automatic models, whenever the collar detects barking), the collar releases a high-pitched sound inaudible to humans, but which supposedly annoys the dog enough to stop them from barking. Beware: th...

  • Actress and model Eugenia Kuzmina supports Owen Wilson at red carpet Premiere of his new movie Paint.

    Christine Peake, PeakPRGroup|Updated Mar 28, 2023

    Fans of film and art came out in full support of the must see movie ‘Paint’ starring the talented and unique actor Owen Wilson. Actress and supermodel Eugenia Kuzmina took the red carpet fashion to the next level wearing a wool dress with a silk screen painted portrait, inspired by Veruschka von Lehndorff who was featured in the British Film Blow Up, a movie that inspired designer/stylist Veta Horwitz to create the stunning wearable art. Paint tells the story of Wilson's chara...

  • Rapper Kanye West Posts On Instagram That He No Longer Hates Jews, After Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump Street.

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 28, 2023

    Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) just posted this on Instagram with a message that says "Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump street made (him) like Jewish people again." He then went on to say nobody should Project anger toward two people onto millions of people. He still remains banned on Twitter. “No Christian can be labelled antisemite knowing Jesus is Jew. Thank you Jonah Hill I love you" Kanye, an actor and rapper, reportedly knows Jonah Hill. There are a handful of photos o...

  • Salsa Way at the Pier Brings Latin Dance and The Power of Human Movement

    Michelle Edgar, Special to the Observer|Updated Mar 28, 2023

    Locals Night brought salsa to the Santa Monica Pier with Salsa Way, created by co-founders Cesar Romero and Michelle Edgar, a city-wide series of community events connecting people from all walks of life together through the power of dance, while celebrating culture and community. The vision is to highlight the heritage of salsa in the community and inspire others to dance in their daily lives for wellness and fitness purposes. "We wanted to bring all walks of life together...

  • Spring de Haviland Launches Her "Spring into Kindness Campaign" for First Day of Spring

    Fabian Lewkowicz, Santa Monica Closeup|Updated Mar 27, 2023
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    HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING: Retired military veteran Spring de Haviland kicked off the first day of spring on March 20th, 2023 with her 12th annual "Spring into Kindness Campaign!" Her mission? To spread kindness and promote positivity throughout the Santa Monica community. Throughout the day, Spring distributed bright and beautiful carnations to people passing by on the Santa Monica Pier, celebrating the arrival of the season. In addition, she promoted her Kindness Poster and...

  • Best Friends Animal Society Conducts St. Patricks Day Dog and Cat Adoption

    Morgan Genser, Observer Staff Photographer|Updated Mar 24, 2023

    Editor's note: Best Friends Animal Society conducted a pet adoption on St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 17 to 19th. During that time, lucky adopters paid reduced adoption fees. Pet Adoption Center is located at 1845 Pontius Avenue. We sent our photographer, Morgan Genser. 1)Left Hamlet one of the Cats available for adoption at the Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles receives a soft treat from Belle Henderson a volunteer with the society located located at the society...

  • GBK hosts the most luxurious Gifting event in honor of the Oscar Nominees

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 22, 2023

    March 13th, Beverly Hills-This OSCAR Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2023 Oscar Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting its' Annual Pre-Oscars Celebrity Luxury Lounge. Held on the 10th and 11th March at gorgeous Kimpton La Peer Hotel nestled in West Hollywood, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. The luxury event this year saw some of the most celebrated...

  • Dripping Pomegranate Juice and Plutonian Pirouettes, Aquarius blows minds as she strips herself bare

    Alita Arose, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 21, 2023

    The archetype dripping in pomegranate juice makes his deliciously messy entry onto the stage of Aquarius March 23, 2023. Pluto. Furthest from the sun, he rules over everything scapegoated as taboo in the collective: sex, death, and power. Money too. With a sonorous rhythm, he walks in chilling confidence. Everything about him is otherworldly, except for his chthonic appetites. That which binds the entelechy of humanity to its carnal nature all have prominent placed jewels on h...

  • Three Great Award Shows 2023! The Hollywood Critics Association HCA Awards, The 50th Annual Annie Awards, and The American Cinema Editors ACE Eddie Awards 2023

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 21, 2023

    This past month was a whirl-wind of exciting pre-Oscar 2023 Award shows in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Critics Association HCA Film Awards 2023 was held on Friday February 24, 2023 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills. The comedian Tig Notaro hosted the ceremony. The Hollywood Critics Association was established in 2016 with the objective to highlight and elevate diverse and underrepresented voices within the world of entertainment criticism and...

  • Actress Ashley Tisdale Hosts Successful Opening Night Premiere Party for l LA Art Show 2023

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 9, 2023

    On Wednesday evening February 22, 2023 Ashley Tisdale hosted the Opening Night Premiere Party, raising funds for St Jude Children's Research Hospital. St Jude Children's Research Hospital, which specializes in research and treatment of children with cancer has been the show's charitable partner for the past nine years, who receives 15% of all ticket proceeds. St Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by Danny Thomas opened its doors on February 4, 1962. The LA Art Show's...

  • 8th Annual Flair Cares Food Drive, March 1 - 31, Supports Food Pantries throughout Los Angeles County

    Phyllis Grabot, Corridor Communications, Inc.|Updated Mar 9, 2023

    SANTA MONICA, CALIF., February 15, 2023 – Flair Cleaners, Southern California's leading eco-friendly dry cleaner, will host its 8th Annual Flair Cares Food Drive, Hang Up Hunger, March 1 - 31, 2023. The drive benefits the Salvation Army Santa Monica food pantry. Flair Cleaners is matching donations up to 250 pounds of food donated by customers. "Food insecurity is a growing challenge in our communities, especially with inflation and "shrinkflation," on almost every type of f...

  • Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez in Dunkin Donuts Commercial on the Superbowl

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 24, 2023

    10: In August, Ben Affleck was "caught" by Papparazi kissing J Lo outside a Dunkin Donuts, while holding a bag of Dunkin Donuts. Today, Affleck appears in a Super Bowl commercial where he gives customers at the Dunkin Donuts drivethrough, whatever they ask for. Where we being trolled in August? Yeah, probably. In the commercial, Ben Affleck mans the drive through while customers recognize him and ask for selfies. "How can it be this cheap and this good?" Affleck asks,...

  • Santa Monica Police Activities League Deals Its Poker Tournament 2023 On February 25

    Observer Staff|Updated Feb 19, 2023

    Take a seat at the table or watch from the sidelines for Santa Monica Police Activities League's Poker Tournament 2023 to benefit Santa Monica youth on Saturday, February 25 beginning with check-in, dinner and bar at 5 p.m., poker lessons at 5:30 p.m., and the official first hand dealt at 6 p.m. PAL's benefit poker night will take place at the Santa Monica Moose Lodge at 1600 Ocean Park Blvd. Getting started is easy with a $150 player tournament entry that includes dinner,...

  • Coupling the Moon with Evil is Clever Misogyny: Let's Destigmatize Witches

    Alita Arose, Special to the Observer|Updated Feb 19, 2023
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    The demonization of the term witch in conservative cultures and Christianity commits egregious wounding to the natural streams of wisdom in women. One of these fundamental natures is her monthly cycle. This cycle innately syncs with the moon along with the tides of the ocean. There are four weeks to her cycle with each week holding significance. Each week or sequence of her cycle carries disparate variations in her intuitions, depth and wisdom. Contemporaneously, the moon has...

  • Give Your Valentine a Los Angeles Zoo Animal Through the ADOPT Program

    Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association|Updated Feb 14, 2023

    Giraffe-ter someone's heart this Valentine's Day? Show your love with a gift that helps save endangered species and symbolically ADOPT an animal at the Los Angeles Zoo! All ADOPT packages include a personalized adoption certificate and a beautiful photo factsheet of your chosen animal. Plus, ADOPTions at $50 or higher include a 4x6 in. color photograph of a big giraffe hug and a beautiful giraffe charm necklace! Animal adoptions make great gifts for family and friends! The ADO...

  • Santa Monica Animal Shelter Appeals for Help for Luna the Siberian Husky's Eye Surgery

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 12, 2023

    The Santa Monica animal shelter is appealing for donations, hoping to raise $1500 for a 3 year old female Siberian Husky's eye surgery. The surgery is necessary so Luna may have a full dog's life. The post from @santamonicaanimalshelter on Instagram, is below. We need your help to raise funds for sweet dog Luna's veterinary care💜 Luna arrived at the Santa Monica Shelter, with a problem with her left eye. We are asking for donations to help the Santa Monica Shelter to cover th...

  • Lavish Secret Room Events Pre- Grammy Nominee Lounge on the Peterson Museum Rooftop

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 9, 2023

    February 3, 2023 Secret Room Events hosted their annual celebrity filled Pre-Grammy Nominee Lounge on the roof top of the spectacular Peterson Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, from 11am-5 pm. All guests were gifted box of their certified organic coffee and their truly exclusive Lifeboost Everlo Coffee Drops, which help balance pH and reduce acidity regardless of the type of water a person uses to make coffee. All guests were treated to their tasty cold brew version....

  • Woman Grills Pigs, or Perhaps Rats, On a Rotating Spit on a New York City Street

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 9, 2023

    In a 9 second video posted to Twitter, a pedestrian walks by a sidewalk vendor grilling 3 animals, possibly cats or rats or rabbits, on a hand rotated spit. The posting account is "Clown World." "We are about two wrong turns away from mad max level of reality," wrote Prophecy 13. "And you will pay $4k for a tiny apartment there," posted Anne Stein. The video may be seen at : https://twitter.com/ClownWorld_/status/1623418666233761792?s=20&t=e1AOEQMUnzdW1SYTNbrV8Q In the past,...

  • To be so hungry for God one renounces the world is one testament of spiritual love: St. Nektarios of Greece

    Alita Arose, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 4, 2023

    To be so hungry for God one renounces the world is one testament of spiritual love. BAP Production's Man of God tells the historical story of St. Nektarios of Greece, a saint canonized for not just his miracles but his unparalleled humility. His devotion to asceticism moves with a purity so pure it threatens the monks he works alongside with. Under the spirit of envy, they plot to defame him, coming up with heinous allegations which cannot be corroborated by any evidence of...

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