Week of October 14, 2024

BREAKING NEWS: Shooting at Santa Monica College Satellite Campus Critically Injures One Woman. SMC Closed October 15th

Matthew Gonzalez, Observer Staff Writer

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 to a news release...

BREAKING NEWS: Brightest Comet Since 2006 Will Be Visible Tonight and Until October 30th, in the Evening Sky

Amanda Black, Observer Staff Writer

A comet, C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is making its grand return to Earth's skies, marking the brightest comet visible since 2006. Starting October 12, you'll be able to catch it around twilight until the end of the month. Where to Watch It If you're on the West Coast, you've got a prime seat for this cosmic event. But there's one catch: light pollution. According to Bill Cooke from NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office, your best bet is to find the darkest possible location. In other words,...

BREAKING NEWS: Bill Ackman Accuses Biden-Harris Administration of Undermining America With 33 Policy Choices

Bill Ackman, Hedge Fund Manager

A number of my good friends and family have been surprised about my decision to support @realDonaldTrump for president. They have been surprised because my political giving history has been mostly to Democrats, my voting registration has typically been Democrat (in NY, you must be registered to the party in order to vote in the primary, and usually the Republican candidate has no chance to win), and many of our philanthropic initiatives have supported issues that are consistent with Democratic...

BREAKING NEWS: Kings Head Pub Building Is On Sale for $20 Million in Downtown Santa Monica

David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer

If you’ve ever dreamed of paying $20 million to sell $15 pints of beer, now’s your chance. Here’s the listing: “For the first time in over 30 years, the prime corner property at 116 Santa Monica Blvd., at the intersection of 2nd Street and Santa Monica, is available. Exclusively listed by MEI Real Estate Services, this redevelopment opportunity includes full building plans and provides a developer with over $52K/month in existing income while finalizing entitlements and permits. Ye Olde...

Beach Warnings for Los Angeles County October 1, 2024

LA Department of Public Health

October 1, 2024 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: Windward storm drain at Venice Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swim area. Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove The entire swim area. Marie Canyon Storm...

Plane from Santa Monica Airport Crashes on Catalina Island; Five Onboard Are Dead

David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer

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 west of the...

Trump to Work at a McDonald's Next Week

David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer

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 like to stop by the...

  • Westside Ballet Dancers Hit the Beach for Coastal Cleanup Day: Making Waves On and Off the Stage

    Jill Homes, Special to the Observer

    9/28/24: On National Dance Day, 36 ballerinas from Westside Ballet swapped pointe shoes for gloves and bags, dedicating their Saturday morning to environmental stewardship at Santa Monica's Coastal Cleanup Day. Joining forces with over a thousand volunteers, including divers from the Eco Dive Center, the dancers helped remove more than 400 pounds of trash from the shores, including unusual finds like electric scooters and even wedding dresses. Martine Harley, Westside Ballet's Artistic...

BREAKING NEWS: Gascon Abandons Rape Victims at Parole Hearings

Kathy Cady

In 2002 a man broke into Gloria G.'s home. He raped her at knife point and committed several other types of horrific sexual assaults. He threatened to kill her son. He was convicted and sentenced to over 100 years to life in prison. However, because of a change in the law, the man who raped Gloria, who is now over 50 years old, qualified for an elder parole hearing. Because George Gascon has banned prosecutors from attending parole hearings, Gloria, like so many other victims, had to attend the...

Santa Monica Observer Endorses the Safety Slate for City Council: Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr. Vivian Roknian

Observer Staff

As Santa Monica faces rising concerns about crime and public safety, it's more important than ever for voters to understand which candidates genuinely prioritize safety and security for our community. This election, we strongly endorse the slate of Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr. Vivian Roknian for Santa Monica City Council. These candidates have consistently shown a commitment to tackling the city's safety challenges head-on, standing in stark contrast to their opponents...

  • The Daily Santa Monica Crime and Drug Video - October 15, 2024

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    Santa Monica's City Council thinks the city is just fine. One councilmember called the homeless residents our neighbors, their wants and desires equivalent to those of people who pay rent and pay taxes. The 'freedom' of some, most of whom suffer from drug addiction and mental illness, to live in filth, disease and to commit crimes with impunity, is valued over the ability of the rest of society to live healthy lives in law and order. Watch the videos shot and distributed by the Santa Monica...