Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Khalid Mashal the leader and founding member of Hamas, lives in a palace in Qatar. He gave a speech Wednesday 10.11.23, asking Muslims all around the world to do the following: 1. To show anger, especially next Friday, in Muslim countries and Also among Muslim diaspora around the world; he called it "the Friday of Al-Aqsa flood", he said this will send a message of rage to Zionists and to America 2. He asked for financial help from all Muslims around the world; to help with their money, he...
1) At least 1,000 Israelis and 830 Palestinians have been killed, with thousands wounded on both sides 2) The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court said the court's mandate applies to the current conflict, as it has an ongoing investigation for alleged war crimes committed since 13 June 2014. 3) A senior Hamas official denied reports that Iran was involved in the planning of the Palestinian attack on Israel. 4) A Palestinian Liberation Organization official said that Israel refused a...
In an email sent to faculty staff and parents, the Santa Monica Malibu School District announced that $2.9 million was stolen in August 2023. All but $200,000 was recovered "thanks the efforts of quick acting District staff." the email said. It is unclear who took the money or how so much of it was able to be recovered. The District does say that "It appears that a hacked email account was used to perpetrate this fraud." The email is reprinted below. SMMUSD Provides Fraud Investigation Public...
Hamas is the terrorist organization that runs Gaza. They have launched this morning 5000 missiles on Israeli. Even more concerning, several trucks with armed men have shot up Israeli towns, including Sderot and Tel Aviv. The men reportedly infiltrated on paragliders and in boats. “We are at war,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised statement, his first remarks since the fighting began Saturday morning. 141 pm PST. Here are some reports from Israeli sources: "Killed in gun...
The Santa Monica Police Department along with the FBI are asking the public's help identifying a bank robber. The robbery happened around 9:25 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, at First Citizens Bank at 1630 Montana Avenue. FBI Los Angeles posted several photos of the suspect on X, formerly known as Twitter, which show a person wearing a jean jacket and a facemask. Investigators said after the robbery, the suspect fled in a black BMW X5 SUV, which was featured in the series of photos. Anyone who...
Unveiling the gripping complexities of Arthur Miller's Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Olivier Award winning story, this timeless masterpiece serves as a powerful exploration of human nature, examining the fragility of relationships, the complications of love, and the devastating impact of unresolved conflicts. The play revolves around Eddie Carbone, a longshoreman whose life unravels after his wife's cousins arrive from Italy and his niece falls for an immigrant. Through its...
An unidentified person of interest in the homicide case has been detained, the department confirmed at about 6:15 a.m. Monday. A department news conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was killed in an ambush shooting outside the Palmdale sheriff's station on Saturday. The sheriff's department said Deputy Clinkunbroomer had just left the Palmdale station and was sitting at a red light at the intersection of Sierra Highway and...
The Greenland's Arctic Command reported that an abandoned research station washed to sea, not far from the fjord where last week, a cruise ship briefly ran aground. The tsunami occurred in remote East Greenland. Greenland is twice the size of Alaska, and has only 53,000 residents. Very few of them live in East Greenland, which is colder than West Greenland. Here is the press release from Greenland's Arctic Command, which is a division of the Danish military: "TSUNAMI IN DICKSON FJORD Arctic...
The Santa Monica Fire Department will have their annual September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Each year, SMFD conducts a brief and solemn ceremony consistent with the International Association of Fire Chief recommended protocols. All five community fire stations will participate. The public, especially neighbors of our fire stations, are encouraged to attend at any of the fire stations listed below promptly at 6:45 a.m. at Station 1 1337 7th Street, Station 2 222 Hollister...
The SMFD has conducted a memorial procession and service for Dom Smith. The City press release, written by Lauren Howland, an SMFD Public Information Officer, is below. The Santa Monica Fire Department will hold a memorial procession and celebration of life ceremony on Tuesday, August 22, to honor Fire Engineer Dom Smith, who died last month following a long and courageous battle against a work-related illness. The Santa Monica Fire Department would like to express our sincere appreciation for...
Update 5:10 pm: SMPD tweeted: "The standoff in the 1200 block of Lincoln Boulevard has been resolved. Thank you for your patience as this individual was taken into custody without significant incident. Please wait for police and fire vehicles to leave before trying to enter the area.' July 9, 2023 - Santa Monica Police have barricaded Lincoln Boulevard and 9th Street between Arizona and Wilshire Boulevard because an individual has barricaded herself in her room at the American Motel and...
June 23, 2023 - Early this morning, John Alle, founding member of the Santa Monica Coalition, was at his property on the Third Street Promenade after a call from his security team. While there, he became aware another overdose had occurred in Palisades Park. The victim was found directly across from the Shore Hotel and Blue Plate Oysterette Restaurant. The Santa Monica Coalition is a group of Santa Monica residents, business and property owners concerned about safety and quality of life in the...
The festival also features a wide array of competitions both on the sand and in the water. Join the AAU Beach Volleyball, witness the Hall of Fame Legends Volleyball Exhibition, or participate in the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) Tournaments. Kids can enjoy various races and activities, adding to the fun-filled atmosphere. Paddle & SUP Sprint Races, Lifeguard Competitions, 1.0 Mile Ocean Swim, US Open Paddle Sprints, and the TANDM Surf Competition. Live Polynesian band and hula...
Ubiquitous around the Christmas holidays with their bright Red Kettles and chiming bells, The Santa Monica chapter of The Salvation Army (TSA) is celebrating TSA's 130th year anniversary of local community service with a broad range of events in the coming months. These include an Open House at TSA's 4th St. Downtown Santa Monica location on May 17th from 10am -1pm, and in conjunction with the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), the opportunity to meet Special Guests,...
June 14, 2023 - The Los Angeles County Health Department has issued a warning for the beach at the Santa Monica Pier along with other beaches. The warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested. Other beaches that have been posted include: Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach Malibu Pier in Malibu Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach The Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach Santa Monica Pier in Santa...
May 29, 2023 - Today, the Santa Monica Police Department issued a press release about a multiple stabbing on Saturday night around 7u:30 pm at the pier, a popular holiday tourist attraction. Two women were assaulted by a man grabbing their breasts. Separately, two men associated with the women were stabbed by the assailant when they tried to defend the women. Both men were taken to the hospital. The suspect, 25 years old, is Jonathan James Peck. Below is the press release: Santa Monica, CA – O...
May 4, 2023 - We received an email today from Darcy O'Brien-Holt: "I'm a Santa Monica resident and mom of a Roosevelt Elementary 1st grader. In late January, I found out that one of my son's kindergarten classmates was experiencing a medical emergency in the family: his mom, Tereza, had suffered a massive hemorrhage due to a condition I'd never heard of called AVM." "I learned she was in the ICU fighting for her life at only 34, unable to take care of her amazing boys, ages 7 and 13. Since...
May 10, 2023 - At 2:10 pm, Twitter user @heyelliday reported that a SWAT team was in the lobby of the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. The tweet reads: "potential active shooter situation at huntley hotel in santa monica. friend stuck in lobby with swat team. i just got in my car seconds before swat team surrounded entrance. i drove off after getting permission from officer with rifle 3 feet from my car.” She tweeted the information to ABC7, FOXLA, and NBCLA. A higher end travel destination, t...
11: At last night's meeting, the Santa Monica City Council discussed and provided direction on the implementation of the City's certified and fully compliant 6th Cycle Housing Element, according to a staff summary of the meeting. The council will continue the discussion on the implementation of the City's certified Housing Element on February 28, 2023. At the meeting last night, the council considered proposed amendments to Santa Monica's Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE), Downtown...
Take a seat at the table or watch from the sidelines for Santa Monica Police Activities League's Poker Tournament 2023 to benefit Santa Monica youth on Saturday, February 25 beginning with check-in, dinner and bar at 5 p.m., poker lessons at 5:30 p.m., and the official first hand dealt at 6 p.m. PAL's benefit poker night will take place at the Santa Monica Moose Lodge at 1600 Ocean Park Blvd. Getting started is easy with a $150 player tournament entry that includes dinner, one drink ticket and...
On February 9, 2023, Santa Monica City Council Member Phil Brock was appointed to the SCAG (Southern California Council of Governments) Energy and Environment Committee. The Committee is chaired by Deborah Robertson, City of Rialto, and the Vice Chair is Luis Plancarte, County of Imperial. Brock's background as a Santa Monica City Council Member for over 2 years, as a member and chair of the Santa Monica Recreation & Parks Commission for 13 years, as longtime member of the California Parks...
Wednesday, February 1: Kickoff Event Featuring Food Trucks and Dancing; Brunch at City Yards, 10-11:30 a.m., Santa Monica City Yards, 2500 Michigan Ave., Flap Happy parking lot. Lunch at City Hall, 12-1:30 p.m., Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main St. Wednesday, February 1 through Tuesday, February 28 --Black History Month Exhibits: Stop by Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main St., during business hours to view exhibits featuring poetry aligning with the theme of Black Resistance. City Hall is open...
11: Four thieves were caught in the act of stealing catalytic converters from residents' automobiles, writes Lt. Erika Akulfi of the Santa Monica Police Dept. They had in their possession 4 catalytic converters, various saws, and cocaine. SMPD officers were called to the 2200 block of 22nd Street just after 2 am Friday morning. A caller said that a grand theft auto had just occurred. The 911 caller reported that several subjects had just removed the Catalytic Converter from his sister's 201...
Santa Monica Place will transform into a winter wonderland and offer an array of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy this holiday season. Visitors will have the chance to take photos with Santa and shoppers can bring their four-legged friends to meet Santa during Pet Nights. Throughout December, visitors and shoppers will catch special holiday entertainment by the dancing sensation, Santa Monica Beach Belles, a cappella performances by the Oceanaires, as well as DJ holiday sets,...
Megyn Kelly isn't buying the San Francisco Police Department's version of events as it investigates the assault on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, notes the New York Post. "I know enough to smell a rat," the former Fox News and NBC star said during her podcast on Monday. During an interview with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on her SiriusXM podcast on Monday, Kelly blasted any notion that the attack on Paul Pelosi, 82, was politically motivated, pointing out that the suspect, David DePape, 42,...
