Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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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...
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...
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...
Testimony in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, which has been unfolding in May 2025. According to her girlfriend Cassie Ventura, he made a plastic surgeon remove her breast implants the day after he put them in. . According to reports from 2023, Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly pressured Casandra Ventura (known as Cassie) to get breast implants in 2009 and then demanded she have them removed the very next day, despite warnings from her...
As of May 25, 2025, the decision to cancel NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft in favor of SpaceX's Starship has not been finalized. However, significant developments have occurred since the proposal was first mentioned in the X post from May 2, 2025. The X thread by Rod D. Martin references a Trump administration proposal, supported by a summary budget released on May 2, 2025, which called for NASA to phase out the SLS and Orion programs after two more...
Pharmacies and pharmacists play a critical role in our healthcare system. They dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications, provide immunizations, and counsel patients on medication side effects, interactions, and regimens. These essential services ensure patient safety and help patients take their medications as prescribed, ultimately improving the overall health of our communities. In an ideal world, everyone would have convenient access to necessary health servic...
The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu opened to through traffic this morning, May 23, 2025, at 8 AM. It had been closed due to damage from the Palisades Fire and subsequent mudslides. This reopening is expected to help local businesses and improve access for residents and travelers along the coast. An 11-mile stretch between Santa Monica and Malibu, closed since the Palisades Fire on January 7, 2025, now has up to two lanes open in each direction with a 25 MPH speed...
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...
Today at the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, prosecutors released several images of the many escorts Diddy frequently hired for his freak offs. Two of them instantly caught my eye. I had seen them on Showtime's controversial reality TV show called 'Gigolos'. I feel sullied by admitting I watched the garbage. It's amazing what we watch when insomnia kicks in! The show was so bad and embarrassing for both the gigolos and their desperate clients, I couldn't look away, maybe my life...
Update, Monday afternoon: An attempted robbery took place at a shoe store called Sole & Laces on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, as reported in the Los Angeles Times article published today, May 19, 2025. The incident occurred on Sunday night, May 18, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., according to the Santa Monica Police Department. The identity of the man who was fatally shot by the store owner has not been disclosed in the available sources. Additionally, while a second...
Details are pending, but the SMPD were called to recover a dead body at the City's Homeless Housing, located at 1413 Michigan Ave. This from a reliable source on Monday evening, May 12th. 1413 Michigan Ave is associated with the Michigan Avenue Navigation Center, a facility in Santa Monica providing services and temporary housing for homeless individuals. It's part of the city's efforts to address homelessness, offering case management, meals, and shelter....
Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico stands as the sole folkloric dance company in Santa Monica. Recently, they showcased their talent at the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at Will Rogers Elementary School, a tradition that has been ongoing for over 25 years. Additionally, the company performed at the 3rd Street Promenade's Cinco de Mayo event this past Sunday. Performing for the community and visitors of Santa Monica is a privilege that fosters unity. Cinco de Mayo, a holiday...
Santa Monica’s financial troubles mirror LA County’s in that legal settlements are a significant drain, but the city’s smaller scale and tourism-dependent economy make its challenges distinct. The $230 million in settlements is a heavy burden for a city of Santa Monica’s size, and the lack of progress on the voting rights case suggests ongoing legal exposure. Blaming settlements alone oversimplifies the issue—declining tourism revenue and high operational costs are equally c...
Local Briefs Santa Ynez Reservoir Still Empty The Santa Ynez Reservoir in Pacific Palisades is not back in service as of the latest available information. It was famously empty for 18 months leading up to the February 7th fire that decimated Pacific Palisades. In April 2025, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) reported that additional small tears and pinhole-sized leaks were found in the reservoir's floating cover during refilling, when it was about 25% full....
Rite-Aid Drugstore will close permanently on May 28th, 2025, a store employee confirmed for The Observer. The Rite Aid at 1331 Wilshire Boulevard, near the intersection of Wilshire and 14th Street in Santa Monica, is scheduled to close permanently at the end of May 2025. A notice posted at the store indicates that prescriptions will be transferred to the CVS at 1411 Lincoln Blvd starting May 29, 2025. The store remains open with normal hours as of May 5 2025, but many shelves...
5/1/25: Santa Monica police arrested a 30 year-old homeless man for punching a 70-year-old woman on the promenade, knocking her down. The man who is not immediately identified, tried to run from officers, and they pursued him through the promenade. He protested that he had done nothing, and that he was on probation. There are several reported incidents involving assaults by homeless individuals in the Santa Monica area, including near the Third Street Promenade and...
Please don't eat recreationally harvested shellfish, including mussels, oysters, clams, and scallops, from Santa Monica Bay and other Southern California coastal areas due to toxic algae blooms. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued advisories indicating that dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins, caused by naturally occurring algae, have been detected in recreationally harvested shellfish from Santa Barbara to San Diego...
