Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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On June 14, Santa Monica officials dispelled rumors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining nannies at local parks, sparked by unverified online posts and a preschool email. While no evidence supported these claims, recent ICE activity at Westside car washes fueled broader immigration enforcement concerns. Separately, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stated that their agents were not at Dodger Stadium looking for illegal aliens. This...
Two juveniles were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a targeted shooting inside a Waymo autonomous taxi in downtown Santa Monica on Sunday night, June 23, 2025, according to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD). The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. near the intersection of Second Street and Broadway, a bustling area close to the Third Street Promenade. Authorities say the suspect, who remains at large, approached the driverless Waymo vehicle on...
LOS ANGELES — June 23, 2025, 7:30 AM PDT In an unusual and swiftly retracted move, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) posted a statement on X early Monday morning expressing condolences for victims of recent bombings in Iran, only to delete it hours later amid a storm of public backlash and confusion. The post, timestamped 01:14 UTC (6:14 PM PDT Sunday), read: "Our hearts go out to the victims and families impacted by the recent bombings in Iran. While this t...
SANTA MONICA, CA - Organizers of the Santa Monica Main Street Independence Day Parade have extended a warm invitation to Pacific Palisades community groups to participate in the 2025 celebration, fostering a spirit of regional unity. Set for July 4, 2025, the 19th annual parade will showcase the vibrant artistic spirit of Santa Monica, with this year's theme centered on "Celebrating the Arts." Discussions between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades organizers aim to include...
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Washington, D.C. earlier today due to an allergic reaction, adding that she was transported out of an "abundance of caution, and that she is alert and recovering." Some questioned the official "allergic reaction" explanation for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's hospitalization, linking it to her recent visit to the NIAID Integrated Research Facility at Fort...
Spacex and Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted his own urinalysis results early Tuesday morning. Speculation about Musk's mental health followed his appearance at the White House 2 weeks ago with a black eye, then tweeting that President Trump was on Epstein's client list, then apologizing for it. The report's public release may reflect Musk's response to ongoing speculation about his drug use, as noted in a June 6, 2025, New York Times article citing Trump's private claims of Musk's...
It must be hard to hire generals in Tehran these days. The Israel Defense Force has announced the elimination of Major General Ali Shadmani, the Commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian General Staff, who was just appointed to the position two days ago by Iranian Supreme-Leader Major Ali Khamenei, following the elimination on Friday of the previous commander, Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, in an Israeli strike on Tehran. The rapid succession of...
14 – Authorities are on high alert as reports surface of a planned "mostly peaceful" riot and looting event scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Third Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica. The event will follow the anti-Trump "No Kings Rally" scheduled for Saturday from 11 am to 2:30 pm in Palisades Park. According to sources familiar with the plans, organizers will follow a playbook similar to the May 31, 2020, looting in Downtown Santa Monica, where a r...
June 12, 2025 - Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista released the following statement regarding concerns about the planned 'No Kings' protest on Saturday. On May 31, 2020, a planned demonstration protesting George Floyd's death turned into several days of intense rioting, looting, fires, and assaults in Santa Monica. Dear Santa Monica Residents, Business and Property Owners, I want to thank those of you who have reached out with concerns about the scheduled "No Kings"...
Where do they find these guys who know how to find cinderblock stashes in Downtown LA, break them up with hammers and toss them at Police? Craigslist, say some local residents. "Looking for the toughest badasses in the city (los angeles) Private. compensation: $6500 - $12500 depending on experience. employment type: contract. experience level: no ... you're not the biggest guy in the room but you're the one people follow when things go bad - that's who we're Looking For!" read...
On June 3, 2025, the Santa Monica City Council approved a new homeless outreach program, allocating $2.5 million to fund a partnership with local nonprofits aimed at addressing the city’s homelessness crisis. However, it doesn't take into account what homeless people have told this author: They value their freedom. That means they would rather live on the street and use drugs such as methamphetamine (meth), then live in public housing for free. It's hard for those of us w...
Midnight, Monday 6/9/25, Los Angeles, CA - For the fourth consecutive night, downtown Los Angeles has been the scene of violent riots, with leftist protesters clashing with local law enforcement. The unrest, sparked by recent immigration enforcement operations, has left parts of the city in disarray, with reports of vandalism, looting, and assaults on police officers. Despite the escalating violence, Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom have pointed fingers at President...
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has already surpassed the U.S. Navy in terms of sheer fleet size, with around 370 warships compared to the U.S. Navy's approximately 290 as of recent reports. Between 2015 and 2020, the PLAN overtook the U.S. Navy in the number of battle force ships, and projections suggest it could grow to 395–425 ships by 2030, while the U.S. Navy struggles to maintain its current fleet size, targeting 350 ships by 2045. China's s...
On June 7, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted operations in Los Angeles, arresting 45 illegal aliens with serious criminal convictions, including murder, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. Among those detained was Cuong Chanh Phan, a 49-year-old Vietnamese citizen convicted of second-degree murder for a shooting at a high school graduation party that killed two teenagers and injured seven others. Another individual, Jose Alfredo Ordaz, was...
There’s no specific information confirming that the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is on heightened alert following the June 8, 2025, riots in downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). The SMPD’s official Instagram and website don’t mention any tactical alert or heightened status as of the latest updates, with their most recent posts focusing on routine activities like vehicle burglary responses from May 2025. However, given the proximity to DTLA (about 15 miles) and the scale...
Update 8pm PST 6/8/25. On June 8, 2025, downtown Los Angeles experienced significant unrest related to anti-ICE protests, escalating into riots. Here’s an update based on the latest available information: Overview: Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, prompted by the Trump administration’s push to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants, intensified on the third day. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) declared an unlawful assembly in the...
On June 7, 2025, protests erupted in downtown Los Angeles in response to aggressive U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across the city. The demonstrations, which began Friday night after ICE arrested at least 44 people, escalated into Saturday with significant unrest. Protesters, chanting slogans like "Free them all" and holding signs demanding "Full Rights for All Immigrants" and "Stop the Deportations," clashed with authorities, blocked streets, and in...
Santa Monica residents are increasingly frustrated with noise from Waymo's driverless car charging stations, particularly near Broadway and Euclid. Another charging station is located at 14th Street and Santa Monica Blvd. The noise problem has caused a few neighbors take drastic measures, like obstructing Waymo vehicles, with some facing legal pushback like restraining orders. This ongoing saga reflects broader tensions about autonomous vehicles in residential areas. People...
The Palisades Charter High School Class of 2025 held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Hollywood Bowl, a departure from the school's campus due to damage from the Palisades Fire on January 7, 2025, which destroyed parts of the campus, including the football stadium. The ceremony celebrated the resilience of the graduating class amidst significant adversity. Speakers at the Graduation The ceremony featured notable speakers, reflecting the school's...
With over 8 billion people spread across the Earth's nearly 25 million square miles of habitable land, proving one's identity has become more complex than it was with smaller populations thousands of years ago. Whereas ancient Greeks could just pair their name with that of their father to confirm who they were, modern-day home sapiens need more details to find the right John Smith. Ever since humans evolved to build geographically diffuse social networks around 130,000 years...
The controversy surrounding Xi Jinping's daughter, Xi Mingze, and calls for her deportation from the U.S., as highlighted by Laura Loomer, is likely a major international story on May 31, 2025. The post cites Loomer's claims that Xi Mingze, who graduated from Harvard in 2014, still resides in Massachusetts with security from the People's Liberation Army (PLA). This claim, though unverified by public evidence, ties into broader U.S.-China tensions. Context and Developments:...
Various dynamics can impact the cost of filling specific roles in the labor market. When demand for certain goods and services outpaces the local supply of resources, the wages for skilled professionals in those fields may be higher—and vice versa. Similarly, the labor supply can shape pay trends for certain. For example, a city with several medical schools may produce a larger supply of fresh doctors, driving down the price of this labor and consequently, the median income f...
Artificial intelligence is becoming a trusted tool in the everyday operations of small businesses. But today, it's not just about productivity gains. According to new data from GoDaddy, many entrepreneurs are rethinking what success looks like and using AI to build sustainable, right-sized businesses—even in the face of economic uncertainty. AI can even assist entrepreneurs in starting a new business. In fact, according to the GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab 2025 US N...
Spammers, scammers, and snake-oil peddlers are at an all-time high thanks to the internet. Scamming tactics are ever-changing and are becoming increasingly creative, making them hard for the average person to keep up with (and protect themselves from). Getting scammed sucks, and you're often left without much reprieve. Because the internet still feels very much like the wild wild West when it comes to scams, it's fair to wonder, "Is scamming illegal?" The answer (sadly) isn't...
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem sent Harvard University a letter revoking their Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. "Harvard is being held accountable for collaboration with the CCP, fostering violence, antisemitism, and pro-terrorist conduct from students on its campus." wrote Noem in a statement. She cited Harvard's inability or unwillingness to protect Jewish students during pro Palestine riots, in particular. The...
