Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeted a video of himself signing a bill into law on an episode of HBO's "The Shop: Uninterrupted." He was seated in a barber's chair next to NBA superstar LeBron James, chatting with a group of star college athletes about how many college presidents called him and urged him to veto the bill. They all laughed at that. The new law is Senate Bill 206, the Fair Pay to Play Act. It requires California universities and colleges, beginning in 2023, to allow studen...
Update, 3/12/20: we received the following comment by email: "You should check your facts when you're writing an article otherwise you're a gossiper not a journalist. I am the sister of the deceased and they definently didn't know the motive. I have also spoken to the defended. He clearly stated that was not what happened at the scene as I referenced you're article. It is very disrespectful to write rumors or to spectate when you dont know the truth. My brother was asleep and...
The fire is now largely contained, as of 345 pm PST. Firefighters will stay on scene for 48 hours at least, they said in a press conference. People were being escorted home in the fire areas. 2 injuries, one firefighter with a minor injury, one local resident with a respiratory disorder required hospitalization. A total of 40 acres were involved, firemen were letting the fire burn to fire breaks. Update #PalisadesFire - EVACUATION ORDER Brush Fire; INC#0580; 12:30PM; 500 N...
It's unclear who started it or why. But a scuffle on the Santa Monica Pier Saturday afternoon resulted in several people being pepper sprayed and one arrest. Santa Monica Police on Monday Morning, identified the arrested person as David Dempsey. SMPD PIO Lt. Candace Cobarrubias writes that Dempsey "dispersed a canister of bear repellent into the crowd. Numerous protestors and non-involved pier patrons were affected by the chemical. Mr. Dempsey was immediately detained by...
Temple of The Arts, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills was host to prayers, holiness and many celebrities on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday October 9, 2019 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is the holiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar. It is day of prayer, remembering loved ones, and fasting for the Jewish people worldwide. The Eve of Yom Kippur Service (Kol Nidre) on Tuesday October 8 and continued through Wednesday October 9, 2019 was highlighted by Rabbi David Barons special g...
I was the first one to break the story that Tyler Skaggs secret opioid addiction, is what killed him in a Texas hotel room early in the morning of July 1, 2019. The Angel's denied that the star pitcher had died of drug overdose, even going so far as to send us threat letter from a lawyer. Angels' lawyers told us to "cease and desist" from telling the truth. This from Angels PR person Marie Garvey to me on July 1, 2019: "Again, we do not know the cause of death and your headlin...
Gusty Santa Ana winds and "very low humidity" will combine to create "widespread critical fire weather conditions" in much of the Southland from early Thursday through Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service announced Wednesday. Separately, Southern California Edison, and Pacific Gas and Electric have deliberately cut electrical power to many California rural locations. This preemptive measure is intended to prevent fires, such as the one that destroyed Paradise, CA...
Update 6pm Saturday: Fire continues to burn. Red Flag warning expires. All evacuated persons allowed to return home. The particulate matter in the air in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, has returned to normal levels. As authorities predicted, high winds in the northern San Fernando Valley caused 7500 acres to burn by Friday morning. 100,000 residents have been evacuated and two deaths have been reported as a result of the fires. The Los Angeles Fire Department has declared a...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident. The possible exposures occurred in Culver City at the Arclight Theaters or at the AR Cucina Restaurant both in downtown Culver City. In Santa Monica, possible exposure occurred at a commercial building at 3201 Wilshire Boulevard or at the Erewhon Market. Measles is considered among the most contagious viruses in the world...
There was a whole lot of smoke in the air Friday evening, after the Saddleridge Fire filled the air with smoke. This text alert from the city of Santa Monica Saturday morning: “SM Alert - Regional wildfire activity continues to cause unhealthy air quality in Santa Monica. All outdoor Community & Cultural Services activities and Farmers Markets will be suspended on Sat. 10/12/19. If you smell smoke, limit outdoor exposure. For more health tips visit http://o...
The Los Angeles Police Museum rolled out the blue carpet on September 27, 2019, for the annual Jack Webb Awards –a prestigious event named in honor of the legendary director of the popular television shows, Dragnet and Adam-12. This event was to honor the 150th celebration of the Los Angeles Police Department, and their finest were honored for their role in making sure one of the greatest cities in the world is safe every day. Over 400 leaders, from business, law e...
At its Thursday night meeting, the Santa Monica Rent Control Board will consider the removal of a rent controlled unit from the rental market. A recent California Court of Appeal decision seems to say that when the RCB grants permission for a landlord to remove a unit from the rental market, they are in fact removing rent control itself from that property. "This item was initiated by the Board's General Counsel in response to the Court of Appeal's July 30 opinion in 1041 20th...
Santa Monica Police are searching for a robbery suspect at 20th and Montana Avenue. The suspect, a male in his 30's with a pistol, walked up to the victim who was parked in a car on Montana Avenue. The suspect fled when the man drove away, and the suspect fled. Tuesday night, 927 pm PST: Good evening, the Santa Monica Police Department is investigating and an attempted armed robbery in the area of 20th and Montana. Officers on scene are conducting a search of the area. We...
Los Angeles, September 29th, 2019--The EMMY'S are the gold standard for the best talent in TV industry. In this most awaited award seasons of the year, the best and most glamorous comes out to celebrate and recognize the best in the industry. EMMY Luxury gifting lounges have long been an exciting part of the festivities and GBK media marketing brand has been a pioneer in the celebrity gifting experiences. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an...
Italian restaurant Fritto Misto will move into the spot formerly taken by celebrity cook Nyesha Arrington's Native, reports LA Eater. https://la.eater.com/2019/9/30/20891633/santa-monica-italian-restaurant-fritto-misto-relocate-nyesha-arrington-native One of the oldest restaurants in Santa Monica, Misto will be replaced by eight stories of 2 bedroom "Affordable Housing" units no one will be able to afford. No seriously, the 2 bedrooms will go for $5000 a month. Located now...
On Sunday September 22, 2019, the Santa Monica Police issued another alert for the Third Street Promenade. The alert from the Santa Monica Police said "Santa Monica Police activity in the 400 block of Santa Monica. Please avoid the area." One policeman told our reporter that a suspicious package has been found. The Santa Monica PD confirmed this in a tweet at 1024 am PST: “Good morning. Please stay out of the area of 4th and Santa Monica. We are investigating a suspicious p...
Dramatic new surveillance video shows mountain lion P-61 getting chased by a male uncollared lion minutes before he was struck by traffic and killed on the 405 Freeway early on the morning of September 7, National Park Service biologists say. The first grainy black and white video clip, with a timestamp of 3:09 a.m., shows P-61 being chased by another mountain lion and climbing into a tree. More than two minutes go by before the other lion climbs up the same tree P-61 is in....
For 24 years, it has been open 24 hours allowing students to coffee Project late at night and businessman to send overnight packages at all hours. But on Tuesday, September 17 at 5 PM, the Federal Express (FedEx) store on Wilshire Blvd and 6th Street closed for good. Not to worry, as they will reopen at 11th and Wilshire soon. That location will also be open 24 hours a day. The building will be torn down for six floors of mixed use retail and apartments above the ground...
An iconic aviation image painted on the pavement of a California airport could be designated a historic landmark . AOPA has written a letter of support urging the Santa Monica Landmarks Commission to approve the Los Angeles Chapter of The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots' application to confer historic-landmark status on the compass rose located near the southwest corner of Santa Monica Airport. The Santa Monica compass rose, maintained by The...
9/16/2019: Santa Monica Police evacuated the Third Street Promenade Monday night, after a witness said that an indigent person had left a pressure cooker in or near a trash can. The SMPD called in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department bomb squad, as media helicopters circled overhead. "The SMPD is investigating a suspicious package left in a trash can in the 1400 block of the 3rd Street Promenade. We are asking everyone to stay out of the 1400 block of the Promenade...
**Email on behalf of Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati** Superintendent's Message: Climate Strike - Friday, September 20, 2019 Dear parents, guardians, staff and community members, We are aware that there is a Global Climate Strike planned for Friday, September 20th for youth and others to spread awareness of the climate crisis. The goal of the movement is for youth to take a stand for their health, future and climate justice. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District takes t...
On September 10, 2019 at approximately 9:51 am, the Santa Monica Police Department responded to the Wells Fargo Bank located at 900 Montana Ave regarding an armed robbery. The suspect who was heavily dressed in dark clothing consisting of a hoodie, gloves and a white "Day of the Dead" type of mask entered into the bank carrying a long barreled weapon and demanded money. The suspect received between three to five thousand dollars and left the location. The suspect was last...
Two cyclists in as many days have been seriously injured on busy streets in Santa Monica, forcing the closure of main arteries for several hours. The first one happened at 4:30 Thursday, on 20th and Santa Monica Blvd. A teenager on a Jump bike was struck by a Mini Cooper. Surrounding streets were closed for several hours while Police investigated the scene. Then on Saturday a young man on a bike was hit at 3121 Wilshire Blvd, also at around 4:30. Eastbound Wilshire was closed...
Friends and loved ones gathered in front of the Santa Monica Pier aquarium on Thursday, for a memorial to those killed in the boat fire on September 2nd. Two of the 34 divers killed in the Labor Day morning fire were from Santa Monica: Marybeth Guiney, 51, and Charles "Chuck" McIlvain, 44. "Heal the Bay extends its deepest sympathy to all of those who experienced loss in the destruction of the dive boat Conception out of Santa Barbara. Heal the Bay Aquarium and Eco Dive...
It was dinnertime last night on Pine Street, in what has been dubbed the "Ozzie and Harriet" neighborhood of Santa Monica. A resident arrived home, to find an armed burglar in his house. As the robber pointed his gun at him, the resident ran out the door and called Police. While SMPD was enroute to the 1100 block, the burglar continued stealing items from the man's home. But once he saw the cops, he fled the scene, and barricaded himself in the backyard of a home on Cedar. The...
