Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Excited Families picked up toys at the third annual 'Hollywood Cares Drive at downtown LA Children's Institute from costumed volunteering actors and Project Pop Drop's 'Givefluencers'. The third annual magical holiday 'Hollywood Cares Drive' toy pick-up was once again a huge success at the downtown Children's Institute. Hundreds of happy families patiently sat in their cars as they were greeted by their favorite movie and TV characters, including Frozen's Elsa (actress Anna Co...
Once again, The Troop 2 Santa Monica Boy Scout Tree lot is open from 10 am to 9 pm every day for the next three weeks, or until the trees are all sold. One local Scout mom, Janet McLaughlin, said: "This is the 49th year for our local, Santa Monica Troop 2 Christmas Tree lot.The hardest part was finding the physical space, since vacant lots in Santa Monica are becoming as scarce as hen's teeth." "But under the excellent guidance of long-time Scout Master, Dr. Steve Marcy, we...
Consider a kernel of corn, Chef Hang Truong sure has. When Chef Hang's company, Noodle Girl, recently released their Vietnamese Corn Snacks, there was quite a discourse on kernel size. Turns out American kernels are just all wrong. "We tried using them but the kernels were too large and not sweet enough to be authentically Vietnamese." Naturally the only logical solution was to start importing Vietnamese corn to America, because for Chef Hang this dish's savory soul is found...
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the conservationist in your life? Take a walk on the wild side this holiday season 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 $100 or higher will include an animal charm necklace AND a seal mini plush to celebrate our seal pup, Walnut! Not only are these mini plush the perfect holiday...
Ask Rusty – Can A Working Widow Collect Survivor Benefits? Dear Rusty: I'm 63 and still employed. My husband passed away 7 years ago at the age of 58. Am I able to collect my husband's Social Security while I'm still working? Signed: Working Widow Dear Working Widow: Technically at age 63 you're eligible to collect a survivor benefit from your husband but, since you're working, we need to dig a bit deeper. Any time benefits are taken before reaching full retirement age, Social...
Ask Rusty – For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare Dear Rusty: I'm nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I should look into it. I'm currently covered by my wife's health insurance through her employer. I would greatly appreciate some simple guidance regarding Medicare. I've tried watching some videos about the subject, but it was always so boring that I never finished watching. I get lost in all the Part This & Part That. I would just l...
November 17, 2022, Los Angeles, CA – Consumers love a good deal and will flock to the internet for Black Friday bargains. However, online shopping may be risky, dangerous, and little, if any, actual value. A Red Points survey found that 68% of consumers were worried about buying fake or low-quality goods online. The Counterfeit Report, an award-winning consumer advocate and industry watchdog, has removed listings for over 430 million counterfeit items offered on e-commerce w...
Santa Monica Place will transform into a winter wonderland and offer an array of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy this holiday season. Visitors will have the chance to take photos with Santa and shoppers can bring their four-legged friends to meet Santa during Pet Nights. Throughout December, visitors and shoppers will catch special holiday entertainment by the dancing sensation, Santa Monica Beach Belles, a cappella performances by the Oceanaires, as well as...
The longest-running NUTCRACKER production in SoCal returns Thanksgiving weekend to The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The cast of over 80 student dancers include 34 Santa Monica residents and students who will grace the stage in Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's annual Holiday production, returning for the ninth year at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center. This will be the nonprofit performance company's 49th Season. Based on E.T.A....
Eat.Drink.Sleep, offers 25% off room rates at all five of its hotels this year with travel dates available for the next year. This includes Tower23, voted as one of the top 25 hotels on the water in the US by TripAdvsior and its Wine Spectator award-winning destination restaurant, JRDN and Bellanca Hotel, recently voted #1 hotel on the Catalina Island by TimeOut and The Naughty Fox, Catalina Island's lifestyle boutique hotel and restaurant with spanning ocean views. More...
AMCHA Initiative's groundbreaking report, released yesterday, unearthed an insidious phenomenon taking root on college campuses: a pervasive and relentless assault on Jewish identity. Unlike other campus studies released this year and in previous years, which examine whether campuses are safe or unsafe for Jewish students, this study investigated the nature, scope and trajectory of the threats to Jewish identity on U.S. campuses, and it found a staggering doubling of such...
Ask Rusty – How Do I Avoid Pitfalls and Get Maximum Social Security? Dear Rusty: I turned 70 in June of this year and want to start receiving benefits. I am currently working full time as well. I want to set things up and get started in the most advantageous way so that my benefit is maximized even when I stop working. What are your recommendations for me to intelligently start the process and avoid any pitfalls? Signed: Ready to Claim Dear Ready to Claim: Since you are p...
13 – LA County pols and the LA Arboretum Foundation had shovels in hand Friday, November 4, to break ground for the construction of a new Visitor Plaza at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The $10 million project is designed to set new standards in visitor hospitality, horticultural beauty, and improved garden access. "The Arboretum is a partnership venture between the Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. T...
On Saturday evening, October 1, the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball honored its landmark 20th anniversary `under the stars at a private estate in Mandeville Canyon. The event, hosted by actor and comedian Donald Faison, honored film producer and justice advocate Scott Budnick, Chrysalis supporters and event hosts Susan Harris and Hayward J. Kaiser and National Health Foundation guest services associate Mia Rogers. The Butterfly Ball, since 2002 has raised over 18 million in support...
Ask Rusty – When Is My Wife Eligible for Full Survivor Benefits? Dear Rusty: I heard my spouse will get 100% of my Social Security when I pass if she is at her full retirement age (FRA), which is 66 years and 8 months. But I also heard that full widow benefits for those born in 1958 are available at 66 years and 4 months. Which is correct? Then I heard that her getting 100% of my social security is NOT the case because I started social security at 70. I heard this is b...
Ask Rusty – How Do I Get My Social Security As Soon As Possible? Dear Rusty: I am a few weeks away from my 61st birthday in November 2022. I was wondering how far in advance of my 62nd birthday next year should I file my Social Security benefits paperwork in order to get my first check the same month I turn 62? I usually work a part time job during the winter months - but that job fell through this fall 2022. So, I do not want to waste any time getting that first check a...
"Pet owners please be aware!" says a Post on Twitter. We've anonymized the names. "I walked Rover at 5 PM last night. When I came home at midnight he was lethargic and having difficulty walking. When I took him outside his back legs barely worked correctly. Of course I rushed him to the hospital." "When he walked in to the hospital, he went to sit down and fell over on his side. The med tech knew exactly what it was. Ready for this? He was stoned." "On our 5 PM walk he m...
Think Santa Monica is boring? Think again! Introducing our latest and greatest local HOT SPOT. "The Crow", LA's newest comedy club, owned and operated by a mom and stand-up comic, an important distinction in the male-dominated comedy world. This collaborative space is built around inclusivity and advancement for all. Owner and comedian Nicole Blaine emphasized, "Using comedy as a vehicle for good and social progress is who we are." The club's name, The CROW, stands for Comedy...
Over 500 hundred people came out ‘dressed to kill’ in Hollywood. The ‘Monster Madness’ Halloween event took place in down town LA and was hosted by business man and entrepreneur GT Dave, the founder and CEO of kombucha company GT Living foods. Actress and successful founder of Honest Company - business billionaire, Jessica Alba got into to mood dressed with her friend Chener, the pair looked great dressed as the twins from Stanley Kubrick’s classic film ‘The Shining’. T...
Bye-Bye Kanye (Ye) - Hello 'Dizygotic' - meet the hottest new sneaker /designers - former engineers behind Cheech & Chong's new sneaker collection, duo announced new partnership with Kanye West aka "Ye" may have just gotten axed by Adidas but that coveted spot in the billion dollar market of sneakers maybe filled sooner than one might guess! Forward thinking co-partners Tian Gu (left) and partner Wilson Fwu (far right), who both have a background in engineering have just...
The Ethos Film Awards, founded by actor/filmmaker Anabelle D. Munro and a team of passionate industry professionals, comes to Santa Monica in November. Official selections will be presented on an online platform starting on Nov. 1. All finalists will screen at the renowned Laemmle Monica Film Center or their co-producing partner facility at Santa Monica College's Public Policy Institute as part of ETHOS' live screenings and special event schedules with special guests and...
Ask Rusty – How Do I Handle an Overpayment Notice from Social Security? Dear Rusty: Things have gone good for me until now. I got a job and have enjoyed going back to work after being retired. But I just got some bad news - a letter from Social Security saying I owe them $17,000 because when I went back to work, I earned more than allowed in 2021. They never mentioned that I told them I was going back to work! They now say they can't pay me benefits in 2022 because I am w...
It's officially spooky season! Follow these tips to keep your pet healthy and safe during Halloween: Don't feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum) Make sure your pet is properly identified (microchip, collar, and ID tag) in case he or she escapes through the open door while you're distracted by trick-or-treaters Keep lit candles and jack-o-lanterns out of reach of pets If...
Daytime Beauty Awards were founded by talented Michele Elyzabeth, who is the CEO for the daily news site LATFUSA.com in 2014. The award show recognizes science behind beauty and spotlights health and wellness professionals in the fields of medicine, health, fitness, aesthetics, skincare, color and styling, cannabis, beauty innovation, according to LATFUSA. Many celebrities attended the festivities: Gabrielle Union, who received and special honor, and Paula Abdul, who served...
The last 50 years is proof that grassroots efforts do pay off and that you can fight City Hall. To showcase the events of two groups of passionate citizens in the 1970s that worked to save the Pier from the Santa Monica City Council's plan to build a 35-acre artificial island in the bay with a bridge connecting it to the Santa Monica freeway, the "Save The Pier" play free live performances will be held on the West End of the Pier each day on Oct. 20-23 from 7-8:30 p.m. In the...
