Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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The New York Post has obtained explosive details from U.S. intelligence assessments regarding Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who assumed power in early March 2026 following his father's death in a targeted U.S.-Israeli strike. According to sources familiar with a high-level briefing delivered to President Donald Trump last week, American spy agencies consider credible intelligence indicating...
Dolores Huerta, the renowned labor and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) union alongside Cesar Chavez, has publicly alleged that Chavez sexually abused her on two separate occasions in the 1960s. She came forward with these claims on March 18, 2026, following the publication of a major investigative report by The New York Times that detailed a broader pattern of alleged sexual misconduct by Chavez, including the grooming and sexual abuse of...
Summary: Once again, Nick Shirley exposes hospice Fraud in California. Hundreds of Armenian immigrants getting rich from home health care and hospice care with no patients. Millions billed to the state of California. Major embarrassment for Gavin Newsom, who calls Shirley "a pedophile." LOS ANGELES - March 18, 2026 - In a bombshell investigation that has sent shockwaves through Sacramento and Capitol Hill, independent journalist and YouTuber Nick Shirley has exposed what he...
The Oscars, once Hollywood's premier celebration of cinematic artistry, have increasingly come under fire for prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates over pure merit and storytelling excellence. Titled "Why the Oscars Suck: Diversity, Equity Inclusion Standards Fail Art," this critique highlights how the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Representation and Inclusion Standards-introduced in 2020 and fully enforced for Best Picture eligibility...
SANTA MONICA – The City of Santa Monica has completed a major phase of street infrastructure work on California Avenue, with crews now transitioning to ongoing improvements along Broadway as part of broader efforts to enhance safety, mobility, and downtown vitality. The California Avenue Street Reconstruction project, which focused on rebuilding roadway surfaces, installing a new storm drain system, and related upgrades between Ocean Avenue and 7th Street, reached s...
SANTA MONICA - A large fight on the Santa Monica Pier erupted into gunfire Sunday night, leaving two people with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and prompting a swift arrest by Santa Monica police.The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. on March 15, 2026, when officers responded to reports of shots fired on the iconic pier following a brawl involving multiple individuals, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the...
Early on March 14, 2026, a dramatic vehicle fire erupted on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge-commonly known as the "Big Mac Bridge"-carrying Interstate 471 south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Independent journalist Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) posted breaking coverage around 12:30 AM ET, describing a massive explosion and intense blaze engulfing a truck on the bridge. Video footage shared in the post showed towering flames illuminating the nighttime scene amid traffic, with the fire...
Insert the usual disclaimer her about everyone being innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. But facial recognition tools like the Sherlock app have publicly identified the alleged perpetrators as Bruneil "Neil" Chamaki, Roma Akoyans, and Ramon Akoyans The brutal assault on two Israeli-American men in broad daylight at Santana Row in San Jose has shocked the Bay Area community, with San Jose police investigating the March 8, 2026, incident as a possible antisemitic...
New York City - Federal authorities have charged two teenagers from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with terrorism-related offenses following an attempted bombing during a chaotic protest outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Emir Balat, 18, of Langhorne (Middletown Township), and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, of Newtown, both U.S. citizens, face multiple federal counts, including attempting to provide material...
The 41st ASICS Los Angeles Marathon delivered Hollywood-level drama on Sunday, March 8, 2026, as American runner Nathan Martin claimed the men's elite division in the closest finish in the race's history, while Kenya's Priscah Cherono dominated the women's race from start to finish. In the men's division, the 36-year-old Martin, a high school cross-country coach from Jackson, Michigan, staged an incredible late surge on Santa Monica Boulevard near the Century City finish...
Washington, D.C. – March 8, 2026 – In a stark assessment of the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, retired General David Petraeus acknowledged today the possibility of U.S. forces seizing Iran's critical Kharg Island oil terminals. Speaking in a recent interview amid ongoing airstrikes and retaliatory actions, Petraeus highlighted the strategic value of such a move, suggesting it could serve as a lever to pressure not only the Iranian regime but...
New York, March 8, 2026 – Crude oil markets continued their explosive rally today, with benchmark futures surging dramatically as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran enters its second week, severely disrupting global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and forcing production cuts across the Gulf region. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for April delivery settled at $108.68 per barrel on March 8, up $17.78 or approximately 19.56% from the previous close, m...
Kansas City, MO – March 8, 2026 – A security scare at Kansas City International Airport (KCI/MCI) led to a full terminal evacuation and ground stop this morning, but authorities have since cleared the facility after determining there was no credible threat. The incident began around 11:15 a.m. local time (CST) when the Kansas City Aviation Department received reports of a potential threat—widely described in media reports and social media as a possible bomb threat. As a preca...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in coordination with federal authorities, has highlighted a massive nationwide recall of nearly 37 million pounds of frozen foods produced by Ajinomoto Foods North America, with many items sold under popular brands including Trader Joe's. The recall, expanded dramatically in early March 2026, stems from potential contamination with foreign material—specifically small pieces of glass—posing a serious choking or injury haz...
The poor will always be with you, says the new testament; but does it really have to be in my backyard? In early March 2026, the City of LA had had enough of homeless people living in RV's in residential parts of Playa Vista. Lead by Councilwoman Traci Parks, they conducted a targeted cleanup operation. The focus was an RV encampment located on Alla Road behind the Home Depot and adjacent to Ballona Creek. Crews worked to remove recreational vehicles, makeshift shelters, accum...
Tensions reached a fever pitch in Los Angeles following the joint U.S.-Israel military strikes on Iran over the February 28–March 1, 2026 weekend, which resulted in the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In Westwood-home to one of the largest Iranian American communities in the world, often called "Tehrangeles"-thousands of Iranian Americans converged near the Wilshire Federal Building (at 11000 Wilshire Blvd.) on March 1 and 2. The gatherings turned i...
Second Clutch Brings Fresh Hope In the snowy heights of Big Bear, celebrity bald eagles Jackie and Shadow refused to let tragedy define their season. After ravens raided their first clutch in late January, the devoted pair built anew, with Jackie laying a fresh egg on February 24 and a second on February 27. Fans around the world tuned into the live cam watched the eagles trade incubation duties with precision, keeping their two precious eggs warm through winter storms. As...
The permanent shutdown and restrictions on the Pavilions Motel in Santa Monica's Sunset Park neighborhood represent a major victory for city officials and local residents after more than two decades of persistent issues at the site. Located at 2338 Ocean Park Boulevard, near Clover Park, the 20-unit budget motel-owned and operated by Saeed Farzam and Goharshad Farzam since September 1990-has long been described by authorities as a notorious hub for criminal activity. City...
SANTA MONICA - Just over a year after the devastating Palisades Fire scorched more than 23,000 acres, destroyed nearly 7,000 structures and upended countless lives, Pacific Palisades is getting some long-awaited good news: the beloved Recreation Center is officially cleared for a full-speed rebuild. Developer and philanthropist Rick Caruso took to X on Wednesday to deliver the update that has neighbors cheering. "We got the green light!" he posted. "LA Department of...
February 24, 2026 – A long-stalled luxury development in downtown Los Angeles, known for its graffiti-covered skyscrapers, is poised for revival after a Riverside County developer submitted a $470 million bid to acquire the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza project. The KPC Group, led by Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri, along with partner Lendlease-the original contractor-filed the purchase agreement in federal bankruptcy court on February 23, 2026. If no higher qualified bids are received, t...
TEHRAN/TEL AVIV - In a rapidly intensifying operation, Israel-coordinated with the United States-has expanded its preemptive strikes against Iran on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with confirmed hits on the key city of Esfahan (also spelled Isfahan) and an apparent attack near the offices and residence area of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Explosions were reported in multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran, Esfahan, Karaj, Kermanshah, and Qom, according to...
Based on historical patterns from prior Israel-Iran escalations, an Israeli attack on Iran like the one reported on February 28, 2026, is more likely to lower the US stock market on Monday (the next trading day after the weekend event), at least initially, though the decline is typically short-lived and modest unless the conflict broadens dramatically. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly direct Israel-Iran strikes, have consistently triggered risk-off...
In a joint effort between the City of Santa Monica and The Bay Foundation (TBF), nearly 30 additional acres of natural dunes are being added along the shoreline, stretching from the Santa Monica Pier toward the Venice border. Announced in late February 2026, this Phase III initiative marks a key milestone in a long-term plan to restore dunes across the entirety of Santa Monica's beachfront. Building on earlier phases-a pilot site of about three acres established in 2016 near...
In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, Santa Monica might still get its moment in the 2028 Olympic spotlight-despite politely declining to host beach volleyball earlier. A leaked course map, dramatically unveiled by former pro cyclist Phil Gaimon in a recent video blog, suggests the men's and women's road races could pedal right through the heart of the city. Starting at the photogenic Venice Beach Boardwalk, the peloton would zip along Main Street in Santa Monica...
Santa Monica, CA – February 26, 2026 – State Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), who represents the Westside including Santa Monica, received the highest share of delegate votes among Democratic candidates at the California Democratic Party's state convention held last weekend in San Francisco. According to reports from the convention, Allen garnered approximately 42% (1,056 votes, or 41.7%) of the ballots cast by delegates in the race for Insurance Commissioner. Former San...
