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  • Spectacular fire at the Marathon Refinery in Carson Lights Up The Night

    Observer Staff|Feb 27, 2020
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    A spectacular fire at the marathon refinery in Carson lit up the night sky and caused a boom audible all the way to Santa Monica around 10:53 p.m. PST Tuesday night. Fire companies from at least three cities assisted the fire company associated with Marathon oil itself. No injuries were reported from the 24 hour operation. LA gasoline prices will almost certainly rise as a result, since California has only three or four refineries producing the state's blend. The fire at the North side of the...

  • Man who Whacked 56 year old homeless man over the head with a pipe, arrested hours later

    Observer Staff|Feb 25, 2020

    Santa Monica Police say they have arrested Robert Fremlin, for the attempted murder of a 56 year old homeless man. The arrest occurred in the Alley behind 11th Street near Colorado Avenue. They made the arrest on 12th and Wilshire hours later. The press release reads as follows: On Monday, February 17, 2020 at approximately 6:00am, the Santa Monica Police Department responded to the 1500 block of Alley 12 regarding a subject down. Upon arrival, officers located a 56 year old male lying on the...

  • SMFD Rescues Homeless Gent Who Fell Down the Bluffs Wednesday

    Observer Staff|Feb 19, 2020
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    The Santa Monica Fire Dept rescued an apparently homeless man from the cliffs above PCH on Wednesday. It's unclear if the man was living on the bluffs, as scores of homeless people apparently do. On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 3:39 p.m., the Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a report of an adult male who had fallen partially down the bluff above the 1200 block of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The male subject suffered only minor injuries however, he was not able to get to safety...

  • Actor Orson Bean Struck and Killed in Venice Blvd Crosswalk. He was 91

    Observer Staff|Feb 12, 2020
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    Actor Orson Bean was struck and killed on Venice Blvd Friday night, February 7, 2020. Near where Venice Blvd crosses Shell Avenue, Bean was struck by two drivers, with the second vehicle striking him fatally. "The car coming westbound did not see him and clipped him and he went down," said Los Angeles Police Department Captain Brian Wendling. "A second vehicle was coming up, was distracted by people trying to slow him down and then looked up and then a second traffic collision occurred and that...

  • 19 Year Old Dies in Brentwood Apartment Fire Monday, January 29th.

    Observer Staff|Feb 10, 2020

    The Los Angeles County coroner's office has identified the victim who died after last Wednesday's high-rise apartment fire. Jeremy Bru, 19, died of complications from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries. The coroner has ruled his death "accidental," which opens the way for insurance claims. Bru was not the man out on the ledge rescued by firefighters, reports KABC News, which filmed that famous footage. So far, there has been no word on what sparked the fire which began on the 7th floor of...

  • Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Lincoln Blvd and Ocean Park Blvd Saturday February 2, 2020

    Observer Staff|Feb 10, 2020

    A driver struck a pedestrian who stumbled or "fell" into Lincoln Boulevard traffic near Ocean Park Blvd early Saturday. The LA County Coroner's office identified the deceased as Daniel Chuong, 34. A driver was traveling north on Lincoln when a pedestrian apparently stumbled from the sidewalk and into Lincoln Blvd. He was struck and killed at about 7:10 a.m. Saturday, police said. Lt. Candice Cobarrubias said the pedestrian sustained major head trauma and died while being transported to the...

  • The Conscious Life Expo near LAX, Soundwaves at SMPL in Downtown SM

    Observer Staff

    blackbox @ the edye: Joshua White Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.: Broad Stage (photo) For the last several years, Joshua White has been in demand as one of Southern California's most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Formed in January 2014, the Joshua White Quartet is a bi-coastal group focused on interpreting original compositions, as well as exploring the boundaries of collective improvisation. The JWQ features David Binney (Alto Sax) Harish Raghavan, Hamilton Price (bass) Damion...

  • Iowa Election In Disarray, as Apps Record Inaccurate Results, Red Faces

    Observer Staff|Feb 8, 2020

    Each of the campaigns in the Iowa state primary, or caucus, declared victory, as the phone applications intended to record results utterly failed. The Iowa Democratic Party said that they were not hacked and that they would ultimately count paper ballots. But the Super Bowl of elections, the Iowa caucuses, we're not available to the public into the campaigns and there was finger-pointing to go all around. The Iowa Democratic Party said that there were inconsistencies in the results and that...

  • Suicide from Downtown Santa Monica Parking Structure Two

    Observer Staff|Feb 6, 2020

    A woman reportedly jumped off Parking Structure Two Sunday morning. Her suicide attempt was successful, onlookers said. Santa Monica police responded to the suicide itself, but have not yet confirmed the woman's death. There have been a spate of recent suicides from the parking structures in downtown Santa Monica in the last few years, with about ten reported in 2019. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has long been a magnet for suicides, but was able to reduce the number of suicides...

  • Homeless Man Sentenced to 22 years for Shooting at Venice Bar

    Observer Staff|Feb 6, 2020

    A 48-year-old man was sentenced to 22 years in state prison for shooting a bar patron during an argument at a Venice bar, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said. Robert Leo Mewhorter, a transient, pleaded no contest on Jan. 10 to one count of attempted murder and admitted allegations of using a handgun and causing great bodily injury. On March 7, 2018, Mewhorter got into an argument at a Venice bar, prosecutors said. The defendant left and returned soon after and opened fire, inj...

  • Homeless Man Hit by Metro Train at Lincoln and Colorado Sunday, January 26, 2020

    Observer Staff|Feb 2, 2020

    A homeless man was struck and killed by an Expo line train in Santa Monica on Sunday. He may have been drinking at the time. Both the Santa Monica Fire Dept and Police Department, issued press releases describing the accident--unusual for both SMFD and SMPD to do. The SMFD release included photos, which are posted with this article. The SMFD press release by Fire Capt. Eric Himler, PIO reads as follows: On Sunday January 26, 2020, at 6:09 a.m., the Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a...

  • Man Arrested for Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Two Santa Monica McDonald's

    Observer Staff|Jan 22, 2020

    The SMPD has arrested a man for throwing Molotov cocktails at two Santa Monica McDonald's restaurants. Prosecutors have charged Korie Schmidt, 31, with possession of an explosive device. He is being held on a $500,000 bond. Schmidt was reportedly videotaped throwing Molotov cocktails on or about the McDonald's on 2712 Santa Monica Boulevard and at the one located at 2902 Pico Boulevard. Molotov cocktail is a breakable glass bottle containing a flammable substance such as petrol, oil, alcohol,...

  • Joanne Bonner Leavitt Memorial Service to be held January 19th at the Church in Ocean Park

    Observer Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    "Many of you have already heard that our friend Joanne Leavitt passed away on December 22, 2019," writes Louise Jaffe, SMC trustee. "I want to make sure you have the opportunity to join in fellowship as we say goodbye to our friend." "Whether you knew her through her work in the League of Women Voters, PTA, Virginia Avenue Park Advisory Committee, Early Childhood Education Task Force, Housing Commission, Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation, election reform ... or whether you knew her...

  • Metrolink Offers $10 Tickets to Downtown For Women's Day, January 18 2020

    Observer Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    Metrolink is offering people of both genders, $10 tickets to downtown Los Angeles on Saturday January 18th. The regional train service provider has struggled for passengers in a region where cars are king, but freeways are generally overcrowded. Their press release reads as follows Whether you are attending the Women's March or one of the many other events Downtown, skip traffic and parking and save money while reducing congestion and emissions in the region by leaving your car at home and...

  • Calendar: Fairview Library Presents Music and Movement at the Library

    Observer Staff

    Join us for a musical story time that will have little ones singing and dancing along as they learn important early literacy concepts at the Fairview Library on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 3:30 pm. This free, 30-minute program is for children ages 18 months to 5 years old and will be held in the Community Room. The Fairview Library is located at 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. Fairview Branch Library presents Preschool Explorers: Ice Age Learn about life during the Ice Age and free a toy animal from the i...

  • Firemen Put Out Dumpster Fire That Scorches 3 Floors of the Huntley Hotel

    Observer Staff|Dec 27, 2019

    The Santa Monica Fire Dept. reports that it saved a 20 story hotel, the Huntley Hotel, from becoming fully engulfed in flames on Sunday afternoon. The fire started in the trash bins behind the hotel, and spread to the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors. The press release from SMFD PIO Captain Patrick Nulty reads as follows: On Sunday December 22nd, 2019 at approximately 12:13 a.m. Santa Monica Firefighters responded to the rear of 1111 2nd Street in the City of Santa Monica for a report of a fire behind...

  • SMPD Arrests 3 Young Men for October 15th Carjacking

    Observer Staff|Dec 27, 2019

    On October 15, 2019 a group of three males carjacked a victim in the area of 17th and Bryn Mawr Ave, writes SMPD PIO Lt. Candace Cobarrubias. One of the suspects used a handgun and pointed it at the victim. The suspects also stole the victim’s wallet and cellular phone. On October16 ,the Los Angeles School Police found the stolen vehicle with someone sleeping inside, she wrote. A replica handgun was found inside the vehicle and the individual was arrested. Detectives were able to trace the a...

  • Rats Invade Santa Monica Place; Community Invited Nevertheless

    Observer Staff

    Santa Monica Place commemorates the Year of the Rat with an annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, January 25 from 2 – 5 p.m. Hosted by comedian Paul "PK" Kim, celebrations will include authentic cultural performances and activities such as the traditional Chinese lion dance, Korean fan dance, stilt-walkers, traditional dough artist, balloon twister, family-friendly arts and crafts, and New Year's Wishing Trees, which will be placed near the event for patrons to hang a wish on the b...

  • Electrical Problems Cause 3 Green Shuttle Buses to Burn at LAX

    Observer Staff|Dec 22, 2019

    Investigators say electrical problem sparked blaze that engufed three propane-powered buses Saturday night, December 20th. The fire began in the "LAXit" lot at Los Angeles international airport. There were no injuries, and no one was especially near the buses at the time. The fire was visible throughout the crowded airport, and could be seen a mile away. Some speculated the propane tanks could've burned. The Los Angeles Airport Authority has emphasized the growth of LAX airport over the areas...

  • SMPD Arrest in Nov. 16th Assault on Elderly Woman on 7th Street, South of Pico Blvd

    Observer Staff|Dec 16, 2019

    "We had an attack on an elderly woman on November 16 when she was walking home from a local store," writes Lt. Candice Cobarrubias, SMPD. "Our detectives identified the suspect and made the arrest working with Sacramento PD. We are asking the public's help in identifying any other potential victims," she writes. On November 16 2019, at approximately 6pm, Officers from the Santa Monica Police Department responded to a radio call of a brutal assault that just occurred on a sidewalk in the 2100...

  • City of Santa Monica Announces Settlement with AIRBNB in Civil Lawsuit

    Observer Staff|Dec 16, 2019

    The City of Santa Monica just announced a settlement with AIRBNB. AIRBNB is a website and smart phone App that permits tenants to sublease their homes as temporary vacation rentals. Demand for rentals and hotel rooms in Santa Monica is extremely strong. A rent controlled apartment in Santa Monica might rent for as little as $1500 a month. An AIRBNB rental for that same one bedroom, would net the tenant $120 a day, or $3600 over an entire month, netting the tenant $2000 or so. By comparison, a...

  • City Arrests Suspect in Attacks on Elderly Residents, Including One at Lincoln and Wilshire

    Observer Staff|Dec 8, 2019

    An 87 year old man reportedly suffered a violent blow to his head delivered by another male pedestrian. The assailant and victim were walking at the intersection of Lincoln and Wilshire on Saturday December 7th 11.15am. The family has appealed to local residents, seeking to find any witnesses, and any information possible to identify and capture the suspect. The victim is a retired doctor and a longtime Santa Monica resident. The victim is described as an 87 year old Asian male 5'7" in height....

  • Peggy Ann Martin McIntyre of Santa Monica

    Observer Staff|Dec 6, 2019

    Peggy Ann Martin McIntyre of Santa Monica died Wednesday Nov 20, 2019 at NVM Comfort Homes in Granada Hills. She was the wife of the late Carl McIntyre. She was born in Bell, CA on December 28, 1936. The daughter of the late Albert and Louise (Moon) Martin of Oxnard, CA. A graduate of Santa Monica high school, Peggy Ann resided in Santa Monica for the greater part of her adult life. Peggy worked for Packard Bell, RCA, Hughes Aircraft, Los Angeles Unified School District and the Santa Monica...

  • Mrs. Sundquist Goes to San Jose: Local Girl Joins Local Guides for Google Maps

    Observer Staff|Dec 3, 2019
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    Santa Monica resident and travel blogger, Ashley Sundquist was selected to attend Google's Connect Live 2019 summit on November 14-16 in San Jose, California. The annual summit was held at Google's Sunnyvale campus where the tech giant hosted 200 attendees called Google Local Guides who contribute reviews and photos to the Google Maps platform. There are 120 million Local Guides around the world, but just 200 including Sundquist were selected to attend this prestigious conference where...

  • Police Apprehend Robbery Suspect after he Flees Brentwood Apt., Crashes into Building on Montana Avenue

    Observer Staff|Nov 27, 2019

    Update, 8:30 PM: Police apprehended one suspect and are searching for a second. "They're having a debrief with all the officers. One of the cops just told me they found the suspect hiding in a yard 5 houses away," posted one local resident. Los Angeles Police are investigating the robbery of a residence at 503 Avondale Apartments in Brentwood, Friday afternoon around 4:30 pm. The suspect is said by some to have fled the scene in a Toyota Corolla, then crashed into a structure on Montana Avenue...

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