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  • Furloughed Disney Duo Creates Empowering Musical Adventure Podcast for Kids

    Chanin Victor|Updated Nov 29, 2023

    What to do when life gives you furlough-lemons? For veteran Disney performers/creators Julie Frost and Mike Dombrow, the answer is simple: make an empowering musical adventure podcast for kids! The first season of the brand-new audio series, The Super Secret Hive, debuts Monday, October 19, exactly six months from the date its creators were furloughed. Featuring six full-length episodes, 14 original songs, and (free!) online activities galore, Julie and Mike are excited to...

  • Lynn Case: Mom-prenuer of FIT4MOM Santa Monica is an Awesome MOM BOSS!

    Chanin Victor, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 29, 2023

    We are so excited to highlight Lynn Case, from FIT4MOM Santa Monica, an awesome Mom Boss and Mom-prenuer! FIT4MOM is the nation's leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, their fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit. I've known Lynn for a long time through Stroller Strides/FIT4MOM and together with...

  • The All-New, Fresh Food Fare of Nueva in Venice: Welcome To The Hood!

    Chanin Victor, Observer Calendar Editor|Updated Nov 29, 2023

    Vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and cocteles that will make your tongue roll with a passion. On a weekend, we think Mexican food is always a good idea! I recently got a chance to have a date-night with my husband, our first since Covid-19 disrupted our lives. We wanted something casual and were interested in trying out a "new" restaurant, one we hadn't been to before. Those who speak Spanish understand why we went to Nueva! Cuando quieras algo nuevo, dirígete a Nueva!...

  • A Group of Middle School Misfits Meet a Ghost at Summer Camp, Who Asks Them to Restore the Carnival to its Former Glory

    Chanin Victor, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 29, 2023

    Los Angeles-based author Laura Segal Stegman's Summer of L.U.C.K., the story of three youngsters finding their way to self-acceptance with the help of a ghost who haunts a magical carnival, was released September 15, 2020, by INtense Publications. Available wherever books are sold, the middle grade fantasy novel for ages 8 to 12 is Stegman's debut. INtense, the Texas-based independent publishing house, acquired Summer of L.U.C.K. last year and will release two sequels, the fir...

  • Still Life Ceramics Opens First Orange County Pop-Up Location at Dana Point Harbor

    Chanin Victor|Updated Nov 29, 2023

    Dana Point Harbor is pleased to announce the opening of Still Life Ceramics pop-up shop. Located next to iHeartYoga, the ceramics studio and pop-up shop features handmade ceramics from local artists and hosts classes and workshops open to beginner and professional potters alike. "We are excited to welcome Still Life Ceramics to the Dana Point Harbor community," said Bryon Ward of Dana Point Harbor Partners and President of Burnham Ward Properties. "The artisanal handcrafted pr...

  • Twitter Mocks Conservative Candace Owen for Tweeting that Western Feminization of Men, is a Marxist Attack.

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 20, 2020

    Conservative columnist (and mom to be) Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) tweeted: "There is no society that can survive without strong men. The East knows this. In the west, the steady feminization of our men at the same time that Marxism is being taught to our children is not a coincidence. It is an outright attack," wrote Owens on Sunday 11/15. The rise of African American conservatives this election cycle. About 10% of African American voters supported President Trump. Many on...

  • Famous Killers and Infamous Figures I have Met in California Institute for Women

    Ms. Amber S. Jackson, Lucky Lifer|Updated Nov 20, 2020

    Dateline NBC...48 Hours on CBS...We love to watch them. We love to hate those featured in them. Both shows feature a large number of cases from here in California. Do you ever wonder what happens after they catch, convict and sentence those who committed crimes worthy of being featured in an hour-long, riveting TV show?? Specifically, the women involved. Well, when society flushes the toilet, women only have 2 prisons in California. I'm in the oldest one in the state. With som...

  • Men in Women's Prisons as The Trans-Wave Hits California's prison system

    Ms. Amber S. Jackson, Lucky Lifer|Updated Nov 18, 2020

    The Trans-Wave has hit the prison system! When you imagine a day in my life here in prison, you probably did not think it included so many men living in this women's prison population. It began about 4-5 years ago. Now, it's on steroids, literally. Have you ever wondered how some women with no outside financial support manage to get by?? There is plenty of Men I walk past daily. Sometimes, l forget where l am. Man, have I got a tale to tell... Right now, in this women's prison...

  • Santa Monica Place Offers Contactless Santa Visits, Festive Live Music, and Convenient Shopping and Dining

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 15, 2020

    Santa Claus is coming to town, even in 2020. It's a Covid-19 Christmas, but not to worry. The high end shopping arcade will offer physically distanced activities and "Contactless visits with Santa." And that's fine with me. Personally, I always found sitting in the old guys lap kind of creepy. And my wife really had a problem with it. Press release from the shopping arcade follows: This holiday season, Santa Monica Place will offer an array of physically-distanced, festive...

  • Over $20,000 Raised for PAL At Spooktacular Drive-Thru Halloween Event

    Cameron Andrews, Pier Communications|Updated Nov 11, 2020

    It was a spooktacular gathering of cars, candy and kids as the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) safely celerbated Halloween at the Memorial Park parking lot while raising over $20,000 for PAL on October 31. PAL took its annual indoor "Spooktacular" celebration and created an outdoor drive-thru Halloween event for more than 140 cars so families could experience frightful scenes and scary scenarios all at a safe distance and in the comfort of their own vehicles....

  • Flair Cleaners Introduces Dedicated Costume & Wardrobe Department For Stage, Screen, and New Media Productions

    Phyllis Grabot, Corridor Comms|Updated Nov 10, 2020

    Flair Cleaners, Southern California's leading eco-friendly dry cleaners, launched a specialized Costume & Wardrobe Department, with a team dedicated specifically to the needs of the entertainment industry. The new department, headed by co-owner Bob Singer, provides complete dry cleaning and laundry services for all stage and screen productions. "At Flair, we've earned a reputation through our experience in the entertainment business for the care and attention we pay to every...

  • Creatively Celebrating Halloween During the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Rachel Ganz, Special to the Observer|Updated Nov 10, 2020

    In spite of Covid-19 Restrictions to Halloween 2020, the HAUNTOWEEN LA, which showcased on Friday October 9 through Saturday October 31, 2020 to experience for families and children HAUNTOWEEN LA was held daily in October from 3-9 PM at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA This amazing spooky encounter was created by Experiental Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer Jasen Smith / www.experientialsupply.com The HAUNTOWEEN LA Experience included "Door to Door" Trick...

  • Left Proposes Abolishing Daylight Savings Time Change Because it's Racist

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 8, 2020
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    Seems everything the left wants to get rid of is first labelled as racist. US Leftists have proposed doing away with Daylight Savings Time, as a relic of America's racist slave past. "Stefani wants to get rid of Daylight Saving Time across the country," says a recent email from Change.org. "the 20th century war-time creation is no longer necessary. Four states and U.S. territories have already stopped it. Stefani says that changing our clocks twice a year has minimal benefits...

  • Day of the Dead Memorial Held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica

    Mary Leipziger, Observer Senior Writer|Updated Nov 8, 2020

    Woodlawn Cemetery is owned and operated by the City of Santa Monica. Anyone who drives by the neighborhood of 14th and Pico can see that it's a cemetery. There is a long list of celebrities who's eternal resting place is there. Among the forgotten people famous in their day who are buried there, are "Our Gang" acting twins, Winston and Weston Doty. Tragically, they died in a flood, at only 19 years of age. They were college students at USC when they died in a New Years Eve...

  • They're Prowling on Prisoners: Female Prisoner gives the lowdown on Hot Email Sex solicited by male predators of female prisoners at the California Institution for Women

    Ms. Amber S. Jackson, Lucky Lifer at the California Institution for Women|Updated Nov 7, 2020

    Most people have no clue what prison is like, especially a female prison. All these vaginas in here that have not had any attention in years can make some men think of ways to exploit this untapped (pun intended) potential. If this title seems interesting, it should. I'm about to show you a whole new form of predation. If this title OFFENDS YOU, then I think we both know you're probably one of them?? Get ready for your weekly fix of fascinating reading only I, Ms. Amber...

  • Halloween: Bury Those Cringeworthy Old Standards for a Younger Generation of Costumes More Relevant to our Crazy Times

    Sabine Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 30, 2020

    Usually, September and October are the months when we can look forward to walking around the neighborhood, admiring the front yards of Halloween-loving homeowners who go all out with decorations. This year, however, looking at the polystyrene figments of the macabre that adorn only a fraction of entryways, I must admit the typical elements that have become party-store staples in recent decades, just aren't so appealing. Zombies? Please. During the eight-month quarantine most...

  • Lake Tahoe Becomes the Purest, Most Perfect Solution To Search for Socially Distanced Activities

    Kat Thomas, Editor, Edible Skinny|Updated Oct 22, 2020

    This summer multiple members of the Edible Skinny family were lucky enough to vacation in Lake Tahoe, CA! As anyone in 2020 knows, COVID-19 was the hurdle to this year's summer, with many metropolitan dwellers searching for the perfect relaxable place, ideally somewhere that was easily drivable so you could nix a plane ride and embraced the world of social distanced activities. And thus Lake Tahoe, with the pine-scented atmosphere and its multitude of summertime water sports,...

  • Do You Need A 'Unique' Gift For The Child Who Has Everything?

    Updated Oct 20, 2020

    A 'unique gift for the kid who has everything! Storymakery is a LOCAL one stop shop where kids can create a character, write a story, design illustrations and print their book - a total hands on, exciting, educational experience! In addition to customized in-store experiences at their Laguna Hills storefront, Storymakery also offers a captivating assortment of unique virtual workshops and private 1:1 virtual sessions that delight (and educate!) kids 5+ years old. For younger...

  • Broadway Actress Rena Strober Helps Kids Envision a world of Possibilities with her new Music Video "Imagine That!"

    Updated Oct 11, 2020

    Life can be challenging these days, especially for kids. Award-winning Broadway/film/television actor and advocate for the blind Rena Strober is here to help. Rena joins some very special animated friends in her new kids' music video, Imagine That!, based on the beloved Sesame Street song and directed by Jon Weinberg. "My family and I were thrilled to work with Rena Strober to bring this wonderful album to life. My father dedicated his life to respecting and nurturing all...

  • Flair Cares 2nd Annual Cancer Fundraiser Now Through October 31

    Phyllis Grabot, Corridor Comms|Updated Oct 11, 2020

    Flair Cleaners, Southern California's leading eco-friendly dry cleaners, is working to build awareness and raise funds to support nonprofits that offer support and fund research into cures for breast, prostate, and childhood cancers. Customers and community members can donate all month at Flair Cleaners in Santa Monica. Pickup and Delivery customers can email [email protected] or call Flair for information on ways to donate. "These diseases affect thousands in our...

  • The Baby Mine Project: A Lullaby Collection Debuted at #5 on the iTunes Children's Music Chart

    Updated Oct 3, 2020

    The Baby Mine Project Launches Fundraising Collection of Apparel and Accessories Inspired By Response to the Album. 50% of All Album and Merchandise Proceeds Support the Mission of Changing the Future for Vulnerable Children in Africa via Partnership with OVI Children's Hospital The Baby Mine Project: A Lullaby Collection, the first album release from non-profit organization The Baby Mine Project, debuted at #5 on the iTunes Children's Music Chart and is now available for...

  • Campland Welcomes Resort Learning With New Open-Air Study Hall in San Diego

    Updated Sep 30, 2020

    Campland on the Bay®, San Diego's ultimate "workation" destination, hosts a new Open-Air Study Hall amenity at the family-friendly waterfront RV resort. Open weekdays from 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. through the school year, the spacious, shaded area offers a quiet place for kids to attend school virtually and complete assignments during a midweek family getaway. "During this unprecedented time where remote learning and working has become the norm, many parents are realizing that t...

  • Kallpachay Announces A New Elective Program Offered Online Starting October 5th.

    Updated Sep 30, 2020

    Kallpachay Announces A New Elective Program offered online starting October 5th. This new program offers a full Spanish Immersion experience twice a week for only 50 minutes. Art Elective "Imaginalo con Kallpachay" https://youtu.be/NN1AQsdsoLc Music Elective "Tocalo con Kallpachay" https://youtu.be/5tVbGVy8rzc Movement Elective "Muevelo con Kallpachay" https://youtu.be/Ib6wAze3f-I All three electives are being offered on = Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays At 12pm -...

  • Warner Center Marriot Attempts to Save Halloween 2020 with a Covid-safe event called HAUNTOWEEN LA

    Updated Sep 30, 2020

    The Warner Center Marriot hopes to save Halloween 2020 with a Covid-safe event called HAUNTOWEEN LA. They promise a safe, one of a kind, interactive and immersive drive-thru experience. Their press release follows: Great news for L.A. kids and families: Halloween is NOT cancelled! At HAUNTOWEEN LA, the season of ghosts and goblins will be better than ever with a fun, immersive, interactive, and safe drive-thru experience. HAUNTOWEEN LA will be open daily, October 9 - 31, from...

  • Local Synagogues Conduct Zoom High Holiday Services on Yom Kippur

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 29, 2020

    Congregation Kehillat Ma'arav synagogue in Santa Monica conducted Yom Kippur services Sunday night, as it does every year on the Jewish day of Atonement. The holiest day of the Jewish Year began at Sunset as always, but this year, the service was virtual, and the congregation watched through a Zoom link. "Dear God source of strength grant us a more confident path. When your presence seems hidden, help us to hold fast to your accomplishments. When faith is weak, let love...

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