Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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On Saturday afternoon, November 2, 2024, a Big Blue Bus collided with a fire hydrant in downtown Santa Monica, causing a dramatic water gusher that temporarily flooded the intersection of Broadway and 4th Street. The impact dislodged the top portion of the hydrant, leading to a powerful spray that quickly filled the intersection. Firefighters from two companies responded to the scene, working swiftly to shut off the gushing hydrant and control the water flow. The intersection...
We are receiving report that one heavily Republican county in Western Pennsylvania, has experienced a near total breakdown in its polling machines. Pennsylvania is a swing state and it will most likely determine whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win the US Presidential election. From Amy the Artist, who claims to live in Cambria County: "I'm in a deep red part of swing state Pennsylvania, and all the voting machines are broken across this county and the neighboring ones....
Venice Beach, 11.2.24, 8 pm PST – Police are actively searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery in the Venice Beach Canals area. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors as they work to locate the individual, described as a Black male in his 20s to 30s, with black dreadlocks featuring blonde tips. The suspect was last seen in a restricted area of the canal near 28th Street, close to Ocean Avenue, Dell Avenue, and Venice Way. Police have set up multiple u...
A street drummer on Santa Monica’s lively Third Street Promenade recently had an unexpected audience: Chad Smith, the legendary drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In a video posted by Tara Bull on Twitter, Smith, a white-haired man dressed casually, can be seen nodding along, appreciating the performance from a nearby seat. Bull captioned the video with, “For anyone wondering, that’s Chad Smith, the drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers, sitting and watching the guy play...
The City of Santa Monica has moved forward with Phase 2 of its public engagement plan for the redevelopment of the Santa Monica Airport site, which is slated to close operations by the end of 2028. This phase, part of a comprehensive, multi-year effort, focuses on gathering community input to shape the future of the 227-acre property, with plans leaning toward creating a substantial public space, potentially a large park. But more likely high density housing, given economic...
Santa Monica, CA – October 16, 2024 – A 23-year-old man was arrested following a stabbing near 5th Court and Broadway in downtown Santa Monica, an area that has seen rising concerns over public safety. Police responded to the scene after reports of an individual in need of medical assistance and discovered a homeless man with severe stab wounds. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition. Authorities identified the sus...
During a Tuesday campaign call from the White House, U.S. President Biden criticized a controversial joke made at a recent Donald Trump rally, calling Trump supporters "garbage." The remark came as Biden condemned comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, host of the "Kill Tony" podcast, for a joke during Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. In his set, Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage." "Donald Trump has no character. He doesn't care about...
Investigators in the Pacific Northwest are examining two arson fires set at ballot drop boxes, where incendiary devices left behind bore the words "Free Gaza," according to law enforcement officials familiar with the case. The incidents occurred early Monday, one in Portland, Oregon, and another just across the state line in Vancouver, Washington. The devices' markings have raised concerns, and investigators are exploring whether the arsonist may be a pro-Palestinian activist...
Apartment Fire on 9th Street in Santa Monica Injures Two, Causes Temporary Road Closure Santa Monica, CA – October 29, 2024 – A fire erupted at an apartment on 9th Street in Santa Monica this afternoon, scorching two rooms in an upper-floor unit of a 1970s-era, multi-unit building. The blaze, which broke out at approximately 2 p.m. PST at 1032 9th Street, prompted a swift response from three fire companies and around 20 firefighters who quickly brought the fire under con...
Mariel Garza, editorials editor for The Los Angeles Times, resigned on Wednesday following the paper's decision to forgo endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race. According to Garza, this decision was made by the newspaper's owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who blocked the endorsement. In an interview with the Columbia Journalism Review, Garza explained her resignation, stating: "I cannot stand by while we remain silent in such critical times. This...
Update, 10.26.24: Santos tweets that the New York Times has the video of Kamala at Diddy parties. "My source alleges that the NYT is holding back info and not reporting on a story due to fear it will hurt VP Harris on the final days of the campaign trail. This story allegedly places her at attendance of a White party hosted by Diddy a few years back in which there was bad behavior taking place by some other guests." Furthermore I’ve spoken with an insider at NBC and they t...
In October 2022, Steve Bannon and Kash Patel raised concerns that an Iranian spy network was influencing the intelligence priorities of the Biden-Harris administration, specifically naming Robert Malley, Ariane Tabatabai, and Maher Bitar. Recently, it has been reported that Tabatabai may have leaked Israel’s military plans to Iran, according to Sky News Arabia. On June 29, 2023, Robert Malley, the U.S. special envoy to Iran, was placed on unpaid leave amid an investigation i...
The U.S. Navy has revealed the Identities of the Two Aviators who were Killed in the Crash of a EA-18G "Growler" Electronic-Warfare Aircraft near Mount Rainier in Washington last Tuesday. They were Identified as 31-Year-Old Naval Aviator Lieutenant Serena Wileman, and 31-Year-Old Naval Flight Officer Lieutenant Commander Lyndsay Evans, both Members of the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) based out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The female Aviators we...
LAPD Drug Bust In a landmark operation, the Los Angeles Police Department has seized 50 pounds of fentanyl in a drug bust that officials are calling one of the largest in recent history. The amount of the deadly drug, which was confiscated during a narcotics investigation near Downtown Los Angeles, is estimated to be worth over $4 million on the street. According to authorities, this quantity of fentanyl would be enough to kill the entire population of Los Angeles,...
16: The Santa Monica Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault that took place on September 22 at approximately 12:35 a.m. near the 1400 block of Alley 5. The suspect is described as a male, possibly Black or of another race, between 25 and 35 years old, with bleached blonde hair and a black beard. He was last seen wearing a dark shirt and shorts and has visible tattoos on his forearms. The suspect fled...
A tragic incident occurred late last night on a Santa Monica beach when a woman was struck and killed by an SUV while on the sand. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was trapped beneath the vehicle after being hit. Authorities confirmed the accident happened around 11:30 p.m. She is believed to have been homeless. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and attempted to rescue the woman, but she was pronounced dead after being wedged under the SUV. The driv...
A brush fire forced the closure of two major arteries for the Westside Wednesday October 16th. East Bound and West Bound Santa Monica Fwy were be closed between the McClure Tunnel and 20th St. Lincoln Blvd was closed to both Northbound & Southbound traffic from Westbound Olympic to Eastbound Olympic. Lincoln Blvd is the main up and down link connecting Santa Monica, Venice, Westchester, Inglewood and the Los Angeles Airport. The Santa Monica Freeway transitions to the Pacific...
Felicia Hudson, 54, Custodial Operations Manager at Santa Monica College, tragically lost her life following a violent encounter with fellow employee Davon Dean, 39, on Monday. The shocking incident at the SMC Center for Media and Design has left the community reeling. Dean's actions triggered a two-day manhunt, ending in a standoff with law enforcement in El Segundo on Tuesday. Cornered by Sheriff's deputies, Dean died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, bringing the tragic...
If you’ve ever dreamed of paying $20 million to sell $15 pints of beer, now’s your chance. The pub serves as a hub for the British expatriate community. British pub names often reference everything from agricultural items to historical figures, events, occupations, and sports, with “Kings Head” and “Ye Olde Kings Head” being among the most common. The building spans 6,900 square feet, with a lot size of about 0.17 acres (around 8,000 square feet). The pub itself has a long...
* Israeli media reporting Yahya Sinwar eliminated by Israeli forces in Gaza * DNA checks underway * Official announcement on killing of architect of October7 massacre, pending * Hamas also yet to confirm its leader has been killed * The IDF says no signs of hostages nearby *101 hostages remain in captivity - no clarity how many hostages are alive. Photos surfaced online Thursday allegedly showing the body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who Israeli officials suspect may have bee...
Santa Monica College will remain closed until Sunday October 20th. An SMC employee shot another outside the Media Center on Monday, October 13th. Davon Durell Dean, 39, had a criminal background and killed himself the day after the shooting. Perhaps the college wants to examine how someone so obviously unfit to work for SMC, nevertheless got a job there. Classes may take place on Zoom. Consult the SMC website or your instructor for more information. Dean and his victim were...
A shooting at Santa Monica College (SMC) on the evening of October 14, 2024, left a female college employee critically injured. The incident occurred near the KCRW building at the Center for Media and Design, located at 1660 Stewart Street, which is a satellite campus of SMC. Multiple units from the College Police and the Santa Monica Police Department responded to the scene. The victim, suffering from a gunshot wound, was transported to UCLA Hospital in Westwood. According...
In a press release that leaves us with more head-scratching than clarity, Santa Monica College confirmed that the employee who shot a female colleague yesterday, leaving her in critical condition, was, in fact, a suicidal ex-con. The burning question here is simple: what exactly made SMC think this guy was a great hire? Oddly, that critical inquiry doesn't seem to be on SMPD's radar. Following what they describe as a "swift and thorough investigation," SMPD detectives zeroed...
A twin-engine plane crashed shortly after departing from Catalina Airport in Avalon on the night of October 8, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board, authorities confirmed. The flight originated at the Santa Monica Airport. Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies at the Avalon Station received a distress notification via cellphone shortly after the crash, just after 8 p.m. The message indicated possible injuries and provided a location approximately one mile...
In an obvious reference to Kamala's unverified claim that she once worked at a McDonald's, next week, former US President Trump plans to work for the golden arches. TRUMP: "Do you know what I am doing next week? I AM GOING TO A MCDONALDS TO WORK!" he told a rally near Pittsburgh. At a Pennsylvania rally Monday evening, the former president continued his attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris for speaking out about her summer job at McDonald’s, this time insisting he’d lik...
