Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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1/01/24: We offer the following update to the Hurricane Helene situation in Western North Carolina, which is based on reports on the ground. 60 bodies were said to have been found hanging in trees in Mitchell County, NC. The U.S. Military about to take over the airports, including Asheville Airport. Water will be out for 30 days. No internet, only iHeart radio is being broadcasted. The are concerns about the next storm taking out all the bridges going west on the interstate....
Santa Monica, CA-As the homeless crisis continues to escalate in Santa Monica, local resident Stephen McMahon has taken matters into his own hands, developing a unique device aimed at deterring homeless individuals from settling near his property. McMahon, frustrated by the growing presence of homeless encampments within a 20-block radius of his home, invented a "diversion security" device known as the Blue Chirper. The device is designed to activate when it detects motion,...
25: A truck carrying industrial-scale lithium-ion batteries overturned on the 47 Freeway near the Vincent Thomas Bridge on Thursday, leading to a hazardous fire that has caused major traffic disruptions across Long Beach. The incident has forced the closure of key routes, including the 405 Freeway, and sparked a complex emergency response from hazmat teams and firefighters. ### **The Incident** The accident occurred around noon when the big rig overturned on the 47...
22: A Los Angeles Metro bus was hijacked in a dramatic sequence of events on Wednesday morning, culminating in a tense standoff between SWAT officers and a gunman in downtown Los Angeles. The suspect, armed with a gun, shot a passenger before leading police on a slow-moving chase from Vermont Knolls in South Los Angeles to the city center, where the pursuit ended after police deployed spike strips to disable the bus. Police used a flash-bang grenade to temporarily blind...
On Monday, a fire broke out in a warehouse adjacent to the Staples located on Bundy Drive in West Los Angeles, causing the popular office supply store to close temporarily. The blaze, which sent flames and smoke billowing into the area, prompted emergency responders to take immediate action to prevent the fire from spreading and to ensure the safety of nearby businesses and residents. The adjoining ACE Hardware Store also closed temporarily. The incident occurred at 2052...
Mayor Eric Adams is accused of accepting bribes, including $123,000 worth of free flights and luxury perks, from foreign nationals in exchange for favors, according to a federal indictment unsealed by Manhattan prosecutors on Thursday. The five-count indictment-the first ever against a sitting New York City mayor-outlines a decade-long pattern of alleged corruption by Adams, including the fraudulent acquisition of $10 million in public campaign funds. The indictment follows a...
Marina del Rey became the scene of a dramatic fire on Wednesday evening when a 100-foot luxury yacht, named "The Admiral," erupted in flames. The yacht, known for its opulence, was carrying nearly a thousand pounds of unspent ammunition and fireworks, adding a dangerous twist to the already intense blaze. The fire lasted more than two hours, lighting up the harbor with plumes of smoke and flames that leapt as high as 30 feet. A Dangerous Spectacle Witnesses described a...
September 13, 2024 - Yesterday, George Gascon, Los Angeles County District Attorney, announced he was accepting a plea deal from one of the men involved in shooting dead General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor. Leonel Gutierrez entered a formal open plea of guilty to the charges of attempted robbery and grand theft, as well as a principal armed with a firearm allegation. Three of the other defendants are Robert Barceleau (dob 05/01/2006); Sergio Estrada (dob 05/12/2006); and...
Ava Louise, the 26-year-old OnlyFans model notorious for her provocative antics, recently caused a stir at a Trump rally in Long Island by flashing the crowd as part of her new “T*ts for Trump” fundraising campaign. Known for her previous public stunts, including the viral “Portal” incident in New York City, Louise claims her latest move was intended to raise funds to support Donald Trump’s political endeavors. Speaking to the New York Post, Louise explained her reasoning...
Update, 9:45 am PST: The Lebanese health ministry now estimates 2800 injured, 300 seriously in the exploding pager attacks Tuesday. 11 confirmed dead. 9/17/24: In what appears to be a major intelligence coup, reportedly 1200 pagers and other electronic devices in the hands of Hezbollah employees, exploded across Lebanon and Syria Tuesday afternoon. Roughly at 7 am PST, Hezbollah's encrypted pager devices began simultaneously, exploding across Lebanon, including in Damascus. In...
Santa Monica, CA – In a powerful demonstration of local support, over 100 residents and business owners gathered for a reception in Santa Monica to back Nathan Hochman, candidate for Los Angeles County District Attorney. The event, hosted by Dominic Appleby, Leana Greene, Kristi & Curtis Estes, Samantha & Barry Nugent, D'Lynda & Craig Kaplan, George Kahwaji, and Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete, underscored the growing concerns of increased crime and lack of public s...
Santa Monica, 9.11.24 – It's not at all unusual for Starbucks employees to have to deal with unruly homeless individuals entering the store, sometimes forcing staff to ask them to leave or even call the police. However, what made today's incident particularly unusual was who responded: none other than Santa Monica's Chief of Police, Ramon Batista. The incident occurred around 1:00 pm at the Starbucks located directly across the street from Santa Monica City Hall. Witnesses s...
A small dog named Muffin had to be rescued by Santa Monica Fire just after two this afternoon after wandering off and falling approximately 10 feet down onto the bluffs above Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. Firefighters used ropes to bring down a firefighter to retrieve the dog. The dog was not injured and was given to their owner. At the time of the incident, the dog was on a leash so it is unknown how the dog ended up falling over without the owner noticing that the...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue in a resident in the City of Baldwin Park, who has no history of travel to areas where dengue is endemic. Cases of locally acquired dengue were previously confirmed by Long Beach and Pasadena in fall 2023. No additional suspected locally acquired cases have been identified at this time. While the potential risk for widespread dengue virus transmission in Los Angeles County...
September 12, 2024 - At 7:28 this morning, as people were having breakfast or commuting to school or work, a 4.7 earthquake shook the region. The epicenter is noted by the USGS as located 7 kilometers north of Malibu, right along Kanan Dume road. Two minutes later, a second quake of 2.8 struck nearby, 6 km north of Malibu, in an area that appears to be between Kanan Dune and Bonsail Drive....
Two lanes of southbound Lincoln Blvd between Broadway and Olympic Blvd will be closed Monday September 9th from 5 AM to 3 PM. Alternate route to I-10 East, use Santa Monica Blvd to Cloverfield Blvd....
Santa Monica Police are investigating a deceased homeless man found dead of a stab wound, in the alley behind the 1100 block of 6th Street. The press release, dated Friday September 6th, 2024, is below. Since one pretty much can't stab oneself, it's probable that this is yet another homicide in Santa Monica. Ongoing Homicide Investigation We are investigating a tragic incident involving a male victim, believed to be homeless, who was found deceased from an apparent stab wound...
[EDITOR'S NOTE: The meth pipes are paid for by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health with direction from Dr. Barbara Ferrer. They are distributed by Venice Family Clinic, who are contracted by LADPH. The city of Santa Monica does not pay for nor distribute drug paraphernalia in the parks although they are allowing it.] Yesterday, my family went on an evening walk. While on Lincoln Blvd, my 6 year old son tripped on a ridge in the sidewalk and grabbed onto a...
Consider that Hamas chose to execute an American hostage with a bullet to the back of his head during the last two or three days (along with five other hostages) whose parents just spoke at the DNC less than two weeks ago, while hostage negotiations were underway. Consider that the U.S. strategy over the last 330 days has been to pressure Israel to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, including through the withholding of weapons from Israel, and by periodically leaking our failure to...
The astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner, currently docked at the International Space Station, have reported hearing unusual "sonar-like noises" emanating from their spacecraft. This unexpected auditory phenomenon has sparked curiosity and concern among space enthusiasts and experts alike. - **What They Heard**: Described as a pulsing, sonar-like sound, these noises were first noted by astronaut Butch Wilmore. He communicated with Mission Control to discuss the strange...
Tim Peel, a retired NHL referee, tweeted the following: Reports are that Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a drunk driver Thursday night. Apparently, the two brothers were in town to attend their sister's wedding. The accident was said to have been in Salem County, New Jersey. We can confirm that Katie Gaudreau was set to marry Devin Joyce on August 30th, Friday. https://www.theknot.com/us/katie-gaudreau-and-devin-joyce-aug-2024 The local Philadelphia ABC...
A slate to counter the Santa Monicans for Renters Rights annual slate has been announced. The four candidates are: 1) Dr. Vivian Roknian, a long-time resident, oral surgeon, small business owner, and parent; 2) John Putnam, a 30-year resident, a small business owner and parent; 3) Incumbent Mayor Phil Brock and 4) Incumbent Councilmember Oscar de la Torre. The press release from the organization is below. SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY UNITES TO FIND NEW LEADERSHIP FOR A SAFER CITY...
UPDATE: 3:30 pm - the beach closure at Will Rogers near Sunset Boulevard has been lifted. Ocean Water Closure Lifted The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is lifting the ocean water closure of: Will Rogers State Beach from Sunset Blvd. one half mile South. Will Rogers State Beach from Sunset Blvd. one half mile North. The Department of Public Health was notified today by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Flood Control Division that a low flow...
August 21, 2024 - A new bail schedule set by the Los Angeles County Superior Court in October 2023 sets zero-money bail for nearly all crimes committed in the county. In 2020, California residents voted to restore money bail by repealing Senate Bill 10. Nevertheless, Superior Courts have the authority to set their own bail schedules for their jurisdiction and LASC decided against money bail for most offenses. A statement from Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner regarding the n...
August 21, 2024 - Santa Monica City Councilmember Oscar de la Torre intends to sponsor legislation that will close a loophole in a May ordinance that defunded third-party contractors like the Venice Family Clinic if they distributed needles and drug paraphernalia in the city's public parks. The original language of the ordinance that was passed 6-1 was changed to include only needle distribution and removed reference to "other drug paraphernalia." Accordingly, VFC began...
