Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Beijing, October 20, 2025 – 11:52 PM PDT--As the clock strikes midnight in the Pacific Time Zone, China's political stability hangs in a delicate balance, underscored by a sweeping purge of nine senior People's Liberation Army (PLA) officers, including the high-profile expulsion of General Wang Houbin. This latest move, framed as an anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping's iron grip, reveals deep-seated challenges within the Communist Party (CCP), even as the p...
Santa Monica is marking its 150th anniversary with a series of events that, rather than celebrating the city's rich history, seem intent on rewriting it through a lens of guilt and division. The city's approach to this milestone reeks of self-loathing, as it prioritizes addressing perceived inequities over honoring the achievements that made Santa Monica a beacon of opportunity and innovation. From July to December 2025, Santa Monica is hosting a slate of community-led...
JERUSALEM, Israel - October 12, 2025--In a stunning display of American leadership, President Donald Trump touched down in Israel late Sunday evening, ready to oversee a historic hostage exchange that could mark a turning point in the Middle East conflict. With the clock ticking toward a midnight deadline for the release of 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, Trump's arrival signals his unyielding commitment to securing peace through strength-a promise he made good on with a...
Outrage has erupted in one of Santa Monica's most exclusive enclaves as Los Angeles County moves forward with plans to convert a former senior living center at the corner of Georgina Avenue and Ocean Avenue into a 47-bed mental health facility for individuals with severe psychiatric conditions. The project, funded through county grants under California's Proposition 1, aims to provide transitional housing and round-the-clock care amid a statewide push to address mental health...
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt - October 13, 2025--In a whirlwind day of diplomacy that spanned two nations and bridged decades of enmity, U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw the finalization of a landmark Gaza peace agreement, hailed as the end of a two-year war that claimed over 67,000 lives. The deal, brokered under Trump's 20-point plan unveiled last month, culminated in the release of the last 20 living Israeli hostages held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023, attacks, alongside...
October 10, 2025 – Sacramento, CA In a move that critics are calling a brazen overreach by state government, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 79, the so-called "Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act," into law today, further eroding local control over zoning in California's cities. Authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), the bill forces municipalities to allow mid-rise apartment buildings-some as tall as nine stories-near major transit hubs, s...
Federal authorities have arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, a French-born Uber driver now living in Melbourne, Florida, for allegedly igniting the Palisades Fire that incinerated 6,900 structures, claimed 12 lives, and scorched 23,000 acres across Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and Malibu. The January 2025 blaze, one of Los Angeles’ most destructive wildfires, has left the affluent coastal community grappling with loss and a transformed landscape. Timeline of a Catastrop...
October 6, 2025 – Avalon, Santa Catalina IslandOn Santa Catalina Island, a pristine jewel off Southern California's coast, a contentious battle is unfolding over the future of its non-native mule deer population. The Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC), which manages 88% of the 76-square-mile island, has proposed eradicating an estimated 2,000 deer to protect the island's fragile ecosystem. The plan, revised after fierce public backlash in 2024, has sparked heated debate, p...
SANTA MONICA, CA – On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., an elderly couple driving a Nissan Versa veered into a construction ditch on 4th Street and Washington Avenue, prompting a swift response from Santa Monica Police and local work crews. The Santa Monica Police Department filed an accident report detailing the incident, which occurred in a section of the street excavated for water pipe repairs. According to the report, the ditch was part of an ongoing u...
New York, NY – October 5, 2025 – With less than a month until the November 4, 2025, New York City mayoral election, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani leads a three-way race, according to the latest polls. The contest, upended by incumbent Mayor Eric Adams' withdrawal on September 28, now pits Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, against former Governor Andrew Cuomo (independent, "Fight and Deliver" line) and Republican Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels. Rec...
5 phone scams that are catching people off guard Scammers are getting smarter, and so are their tricks. From fake delivery alerts to impersonated government agencies, phone scams are more convincing (and more frequent) than ever before. Whether it’s a call, text, or voicemail, one wrong move could put your personal information—or your money—at risk. While some scams are obvious, others are surprisingly convincing, even to the most cautious. To protect yourself, it's important...
El Segundo, CA – A thunderous explosion shattered the night sky over Southern California on Thursday evening, October 2, 2025, erupting into a massive fireball at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, just south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The incident, reported around 9:30 p.m. PT, sent plumes of thick black smoke billowing across the South Bay, visible from miles away and prompting a swift, multi-agency response.Eyewitnesses described the blast as e...
Starbucks Corp. announced the closure of hundreds of underperforming stores across North America as part of a broader $1 billion restructuring plan aimed at revitalizing the coffee chain's operations. The move, which includes laying off approximately 900 non-retail employees, comes after six consecutive quarters of declining same-store sales and is expected to reduce the company's North American footprint by about 1% by the end of fiscal year 2025. The company, which reported...
Santa Monica High School initiated a precautionary lockdown on Monday afternoon Sept 29th, following reports of an armed individual at a gas station located in close proximity to the campus, according to information from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) website. Santa Monica Police posted that they have the suspect and his BB gun, in custody. The incident unfolded around 1:30 p.m., prompting district officials to place the school under lockdown as a saf...
Pacific Palisades 9.27.25 - Nearly nine months after the Palisades Fire reduced Marquez Charter Elementary School's main campus to rubble, the K-5 charter school is set to reopen on its original grounds in temporary modular buildings on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the community's recovery from one of Los Angeles' most destructive wildfires. The fire, which ignited on Jan. 7, 2025, amid extreme Santa Ana winds gusting up to 80 mph, rapidly...
Los Angeles, CA – September 23, 2025* – California's oil refining industry is in sharp decline, with two major refineries slated to close by mid-2026, slashing the state's crude oil processing capacity by nearly 20%. The closures of Phillips 66's Wilmington refinery and Valero's Benicia facility signal a broader trend driven by declining gasoline demand, stringent environmental regulations, and economic pressures, raising alarms about skyrocketing fuel prices and supply cha...
What exactly are the Chinese up to in Antarctica? They have built six bases in six different locations, on an uninhabitable continent. The bases are supposedly for research purposes. But it's unclear whether the Chinese will respect the Antarctic treaty, since the Chinese Communist Party are the world's most mercenary capitalists. ### China's Presence in Antarctica: An Overview China has significantly expanded its footprint in Antarctica over the past decade, establishing a ne...
6 early crypto giveaways and what they're worth now With no real markets or user base, the first wave of cryptocurrencies needed a way to spread. The answer was simple: give the coins away. Faucets, airdrops and oddball promotions put tokens into people’s hands for free. Now, many of those giveaways rank among some of the most valuable windfalls in financial history. 6 incredible crypto giveaways From gaming tournaments to email signups, early crypto projects found creative w...
Once the glittering jewel of Southern California's coastline, Santa Monica now teeters on the edge of financial ruin. With cash reserves slashed to half their pre-pandemic levels and a structural budget deficit projected to persist for years, the city declared a state of fiscal distress just this week. The move, unanimously approved by the City Council on Tuesday, unlocks potential state aid and regulatory flexibility-but it also signals a desperate scramble to avoid deeper...
A 24-year-old Israeli man, Ariel Yaakov Marciano, was attacked near the Santa Monica Pier on Aug. 31 during a pro-Gaza demonstration. While speaking Hebrew and wearing a Star of David necklace, Marciano was pepper-sprayed, beaten, and threatened by a group of about 20 masked pro-Palestinian protesters, some shouting anti-Semitic slurs. The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is investigating the incident as a hate crime, with no arrests reported as of Sept. 18. Marciano,...
A tense standoff on the I-10 Freeway near 17th Street ended peacefully Wednesday afternoon when Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers took a suspect into custody after determining the weapon in question was a BB gun. The incident, which prompted a brief closure of the freeway in both directions, showcased the department's use of advanced technology and interagency collaboration. The drama unfolded earlier today when the California Highway Patrol (CHP) alerted SMPD to...
In a 6-1 vote, Santa Monica's City Council just opened the door to commercial cannabis dispensaries for the first time in over a decade, and they're dressing it up as some noble social justice crusade. Here's the deal: they've carved out retail zones and are handing out permits like candy, but only if you check the right "equity" boxes-prioritizing communities supposedly scarred by the war on drugs. They're even tossing in micro-grants for "reinvestment," as if that's going...
The recent passing of iconic actor and filmmaker Robert Redford at age 89 has left a profound impact on his birthplace, Santa Monica, where his legacy as a Hollywood legend and local hero endures. Born in the coastal city in 1936, Redford's early life and connection to the area have sparked an outpouring of tributes, with vintage photos of a young Redford alongside his father circulating widely, stirring nostalgia for Santa Monica's deep Hollywood roots. Redford, celebrated...
A brazen armed robbery unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, September 1, 2025, leaving a tight-knit community on the 1500 block of Carmelina reeling with shock and fear. At approximately midnight PDT, three men wielding guns targeted a local resident and his friend just outside the resident's home, following a chilling pursuit that began at a nearby 7-Eleven store on Bundy and Ohio. The victim, a man whose identity has not been disclosed, believes he was singled out due to...
Six months ago, a devastating wildfire tore through Malibu, leaving a trail of destruction that has yet to fully heal. The once-vibrant coastal community, known for its scenic beauty and thriving local businesses, is grappling with the aftermath. Charred storefronts, empty lots, and a pervasive sense of loss linger where bustling cafes, boutiques, and restaurants once stood. For many business owners, the road to recovery is steep, and they point to a lack of fire preparedness...
