Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Police Officers Assaulted Santa Monica Police report that some their officers were kicked by an allegedly drunk woman. They say it happened on March 29 on 5th Street and Wilshire Blvd at 11 at night while the officers were investigating a hit and run traffic accident there. The officers saw two women walking eastbound on the north sidewalk of Wilshire Blvd. and they noticed one of the women was stumbling. Authorities say they called a taxi for the two women because they were concerned for their safety, as bothh appeared to...
Dear Samohi and SMMUSD community, The statement I released concerning Friday’s incident at Samohi has caused great anger. There is concern that my statement reflected a pre-judgment of the teacher’s conduct prior to completion of an investigation. There is also concern about my failure to address the conduct of one or more students who were involved in the incident. In retrospect, I understand how my statement has created these concerns. I apologize that my comments focused solely on the message that teachers should not phy...
The Culver City Fire Department wants you to know that disasters and emergencies can happen at any time and your family may not be together. Power may be lost and cell phones may not work. Do you and your kids have contact phone numbers memorized or written and available in your kid's backpacks or your wallet? Do you have an alternate plan to connect with family and friends? Do you know how to contact your children's school in the event of an emergency? You have every opportun...
A petition to ban Pony rides at Santa Monica's Farmers Markets (and presumably elsewhere in town), has gathered over 200 signatures, it's MoveOn backers report. Since Sunday my Move On petition has garnered 160 signatures (39 from Santa Monica) to shut down the pony rides and petting zoo at the Sunday farmers market in Ocean Park. Signers object to ponies circling round and round for hours, tethered to a pole, with loud music playing next to them. Let's end this side show and...
Strong Currents Possible as Tsunami Waves From Chile Quake Reach CA Strong currents were expected in Southern California after tide gauges in Santa Monica showed levels above predicted readings early Wednesday morning, according to the NWS. The elevated waves arrived just before 5 a.m. in Santa Monica and about 20 minutes later to the north in San Luis Obispo County. Wave heights measured only a few inches and just above the predicted level, but the NWS reported “noticeable currents” in Ventura and Santa Barbara harbors. Tsu...
For anyone who attends public meetings on new development, the stereotype of those who speak against increased density in cities is pretty obvious: old and white. A new survey conducted in Santa Monica, Calif. confirms this stereotype. Commissioned by the city and polling 500 adults in the 90,000-strong independent municipality in Los Angeles County, the survey found that - surprise - old and white residents tend to be the most resistant to development. But there was one...
2 of Santa Monica's finest stand in front of a home at 13th and Carlyle, where they have just extinguished a garage fire. The hazardous materials team was called because of what was in the garage. No one was injured...
On Wednesday, April 2, The Giving Spirit (TGS) and Whole Foods Market Brentwood are partnering to help Los Angeles' homeless women, children and families. Whole Foods Market Brentwood is hosting a Community Day with five percent of the store's net sales for the day being donated to TGS. At the end of May, TGS, which is 100 percent volunteer run, will hand out 1700 summer survival backpacks each containing over 30 items that help the city's homeless survive the heat of an LA...
Man Unable To Pay his Booze-Bill Goes to Jail Santa Monica police say a man accused of ordering over 100-dollars worth alcoholic drinks at a local restaurant was booked into jail. They say it happened at the Mariasol Restaurant at the Santa Monica Pier on March 23 at around six in the evening. Lawmen report the suspect Andres Escobar was refusing to pay his check of 111.69 dollars in alcoholic drinks. They say he became agitated and refused to pay after the restaurant manager...
An overturned Prius on the 10 freeway just under the Lincoln Blvd. Overcrossing tied up traffic back to the 405 on Wednesday, March 26. The driver was taken to SM UCLA hospital and released....
Pig Leads Police on Merry Chase The pursuit was short -- but so was the suspect. She had a round belly and pink skin, and her body was covered with short, wiry hairs. Santa Monica police took Sophie the pig into custody without incident Wednesday afternoon after officers received multiple calls about a hog "roaming" a neighborhood, the department said. As the Police Department said in a post on its Facebook page: "This doesn't happen every day in Santa Monica." Park rangers an...
Second One Run For Boston Underway Nearly a year after he was severely injured in the bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, John Odom walked the first 20 meters of the second annual One Run for Boston cross-country relay. The One Run for Boston is a 3,300-mile, non-stop relay run from Santa Monica to Boston, which shows support and raises funds for the victims of last year's bombings at the Boston Marathon. Odom was at the finish line to cheer on his daughter,...
A 61-year-old woman has died after she and her 32-year-old daughter were struck by a hit-and-run driver in Santa Monica early Saturday morning, police said. A car struck the two pedestrians around 1 a.m. in the 1600 block of Ocean Avenue, just south of Seaside Terrace, as they were crossing the street, Santa Monica Police said. The pair were not crossing the street at a crosswalk, officials said. According to police, the vehicle fled without stopping. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a silver sports coupe, possibly a t...
The Santa Monica City Council this week launched an effort to close all or part of the city's airport after July 2015 - a move that could result in years of additional court battles with the federal government. Council members voted 6 to 0 late Tuesday to develop and evaluate a strategy to scale back flight operations, cut the 5,000-foot runway by 2,000 feet and reduce aviation-related services, such as fuel sales and flight schools. The decision also calls for the city to...
Highlighted by a special ribbon cutting ceremony, Children's Hospital Los Angeles - Santa Monica commemorated its grand opening March 11, marking the creation of CHLA's fourth outpatient care center since 2010. The hospital's Santa Monica-based pediatric medical facilities, staffed by 10 physicians who are Board-Certified in seven specialties and subspecialties, provide specialty care in hematology-oncology, medical genetics, neurology, orthopaedics, plastic and maxillofacial...
Bicyclist Helps to Catch Robber Santa Monica Police say they responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery on March 13 at the 1900 block of 6th Street at 10 in the morning. Lawmen report the victim told them that a man grabbed her cell phone while she was waiting for a bus at the 1900 block of Lincoln Blvd. They say the victim ran after the suspect, Deantre Julian of Santa Monica, yelling at him to stop. Lawmen report bicyclist heard the commotion and started chasing Julian...
No Booze for Palihouse 40 or so local residents attended the Santa Monica Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday night to oppose Palihouse Santa Monica's application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to sell alcoholic beverages. They did not leave disappointed, as the Commission voted 7 to zero to deny the Palihouse application. The old hotel turned boarding house, removed enough tenants 3 years ago to convert the building into a luxury hotel They sought to provide hotel guests alcohol through "mini bars." The Palihouse...
Heal the Bay gave "A's" to nearly all Santa Monica beaches, in its monthly LA County Beach Report card issued on March 12, 2014. A's or A+s, went to Santa Monica Beach at Santa Monica Canyon, Montana Avenue, Wilshire Blvd, Pico Kenter Storm Drain, Ocean Park Blvd, and Rose in Venice. The Municipal pier garnered a grade of B. It's typical for the Pier to stand in dirtier water than it's Santa Monica neighbors. Marind Del Rey/Mother's Beach and the Lifeguard Tower, received F gr...
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck just outside of Los Angeles on Monday, rattling early morning commuters across a wide swath of Southern California but causing no damage or injury. The quake, which was initially registered by the U.S. Geological Survey as a 4.7, struck shortly before 6:30 a.m. local time and was centered about 6 miles north-northwest of Westwood, California. The shaking was felt as far away as Orange County to the south and Palmdale to the east, but authorities said they had received no reports of damage or...
I have known Ben Allen since he worked for The Observer in 1998 gathering subscriptions. Since then, he's gone on to Berkeley Law School, and the SMMUSD Board. I caught up with the Candidate for Ted Lieu's vacant State Senate Seat today. He has gathered some major endorsements, raised over $250,000, and appears to be the leading candidate for the seat that stretches South from Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach. I asked him the following questions. Why are you running for State...
A longtime Santa Monica Real Estate Agent Red Erickson died in a fire Sunday on the corner of Montana and 11th Street. Three fire fighters suffered smoke inhalation, and one other resident of the structure was hospitalized. The fire was located in a combination business and residential building at 1030 Montana Avenue. Deputy Fire Chief of Operations Tom Clemo confirmed that Mr. Erickson died on Tuesday night of the injuries he received in the fire. "We received a call for a...
Biggest earthquake in 20 years hits North of Westwood at 625 am March 17. The epicenter was 6 miles north of Westwood in the SM Mtns Earthquake large enough to cause damage, No reports of major damage or injuries Widely felt as a rolling motion...
Montana Avenue was closed between 10th and 12th streets as emergency workers battled a fire reportedly in a private residence behind Erickson Realty at 1030 Montana. Firefighters used pickaxes and saws to break through the roof. Paramedics were seen transporting victims away from the scene. LAFD officer Butler confirmed there was more than one injury. Later reports indicated that 5 people were hospitalized, including 3 officers. At least one victim, an 89-year-old man, is in...
On Tuesday members of Residocracy, a local activist group, submitted 13,400 signatures to City Hall on a referendum petition opposing the development of the 767,000 square foot Bergamot Village Transit project. A month ago the City Council, in a 4-3 vote, approved the massive project, which is expected to generate 7,000 car trips per day. Immediately following the vote, Residocracy began collecting signatures from residents opposing the Council's decision. Ten percent of...
Amane Gobena ran two marathons in two months, and after winning the second in Los Angeles, she'll now have enough money for that dream home. The 31-year-old Ethiopian woman won the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday in 2 hours, 27 minutes, 37 seconds after finishing sixth in Dubai on Jan. 25. She crossed the finish line 41 seconds ahead of men's champion and fellow Ethiopian Gebo Burka and won a $50,000 bonus for being the first elite runner to finish. The women started 17:41...
