Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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The following notice from the City of Santa Monica mass notification system: To assist with Palisades Fire evacuations, westbound I-10 at Lincoln Blvd. and northbound Pacific Coast Hwy will be closed until further notice. Big Blue Bus Route 9 service is temporarily suspended. Please avoid non-essential travel in northern portions of the city to facilitate evacuations and assist first responders. 1:36 pm PST 1.7.25...
A Santa Ana wind condition fed fires that came down from the crest of the Santa Monica Mountains and into Pacific Palisades. As residents watched, he Mayor's office issued an evacuation order for the Palisades North of Sunset and East of Merimac Drive. Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades that quickly spread to 200 acres Tuesday and triggered mandatory evacuations amid warnings from weather forecasters of "extreme" wildfire risks. With the blaze exploding in size...
Mark Zuckerberg just announced that both FB and Meta will fire fact checkers and use a new community notes system like X instead. He admits fact checkers are too politically biased and that he needs Trump's help to stop other countries from censoring content. Elon's courage with X is contagious. This is the boldest move Zuckerberg has ever made. He's also moving some key jobs to Texas to account for the political bias of Meta being in California. He describes these sweeping changes as part of a...
Donald Trump's son, businessman Donald Trump Jr., is on his way to Greenland. This according to the head of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mininnguaq Kleist. According to the head of the department, Trump Jr. arrived on a private visit Tuesday. Kleist says that no meetings with official persons have been requested. "No meetings have been requested or planned with Naalakkersuisut (Greenland's government). This is a private visit." Trump Jr. will land to Nuuk - Greenland tomorrow, Tuesday. An...
I've been in the health and wellness space for almost 18 years now (I know, I'm getting old), but I've been a male for much longer than that! I say that, because once I started approaching 35, I noticed things starting to slow down gradually. Gone were the days where I could crush a workout Friday morning and then head to Vegas for a sleepless weekend to simply crush Monday's workout. Nowadays, I just plain don't recover as easily as I used to, often feeling lethargic if I miss even a few hours...
Last year, Cal. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning local governments from passing laws requiring ID to vote. The law went into effect this week. In California, local governments cannot require ID to vote. "California has enacted a law that prohibits local governments from requiring voters to present identification when voting. This law aims to ensure that voting remains accessible and does not disenfranchise certain groups of voters." says the internet. So while you are required to show...
Ask Rusty -- I Use only VA healthcare; Can I get back Medicare taxes paid? Dear Rusty: I'm 72 years old with 20 years of military service. I am retired collecting Social Security, my military pension, and State retirement benefits. According to my SSA statement, over my working lifetime I paid $14,302 into Medicare, but I never used that medical plan. I only bring in $33,000 in annual income. Can I get those Medicare taxes back somehow? I've run into dead ends at SSA, Medicare and IRS websites....
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a crime in all 50 states, because it endangers other drivers. But is administration of the law dependent on one's good looks? Sarasota Police just said no to Pretty Privilege. In police cam video shot 11/17/24 by a Sarasota police officer called Nick, a Hooters Waitress named Sophia gets pulled over for DUI while driving in a jeep. She calls 2 or 3 friends, and one of them comes and retrieves the vehicle, saving her impound and tow truck fees. Sophia refuses...
Update: Tahitian Village Mobile Estates and Palisades Bowl Trailer Park are both reportedly engulfed in flames. 8 pm PST 1.7.25 California State's leadership stood around unable to help the richest, bluest part of the County of Los Angeles, as the Palisades Fire burned home after home to the ground. The exact number of homes burned in the Palisades Fire is not yet clear, but many structures have been reported destroyed as the fire threatens over 25,000 homes. Evacuations have been ordered for...
City of Santa Monica, has issued an Evacuation Order (Wild Fire) for all areas of the city north of San Vicente. Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is closed to public access. An evacuation warning is in effect from Montana Avenue to San Vicente. Pack a bag and listen to emergency evacuation orders....
18: This morning the owners of Duke's restaurant issued the following statement: "Monday Night, as we received reports of expected high winds and dangerous conditions, we made the decision to close Duek's Malibu to keep our Duke's Ohana at home and off the road. As we know, our Duke's Malibu Ohana is safe." "Last night, few crews were Malibu parking lot due to its size and central location. The firefighters treated burn victims from the local area. Contrary to some news reports, the...
Rick Caruso appearing on the local fox affiliate said we have had decades to remove the brush, why wasn't it done? The brush up in these hills controlled by the City and the County, why haven't they been mitigated for 30 years? This is a disaster waiting to happen. We have a mayor who's out of town. I'm going to spend some time in the next few months asking some questions. Why wasn't the brush mitigation done? Why aren't the hydrants full of water? Developer Rick Caruso both owns property in...
The Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass cut the LA Fire Dept. budget by $17.6 million several months ago. The Mayor, who is on a junket to Ghana in West Africa, could not be reached for comment. The Los Angeles Fire Department had its budget cut by a staggering $17.6 million this financial year, records show — as fire crews continue to battle out-of-control blazes ravaging the City of Angels. The drastic decrease in funding for the fire department was the second-largest cut to come out of e...
16: Through an Everbridge Mass Notification, the City of Santa Monica has evacuated the area West of 11th Street and North of Montana Avenue. This includes large parts of 90402, the most expensive Zip Code in the City. " A new expanded evacuation ORDER has been issued for all areas north of Montana Avenue from the beach to 11th Street. Residents in this area must leave IMMEDIATELY and the area is closed to public access." This is of course due to the Palisades Fire, which has consumed...
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...
January 3, 2025 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: Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. Pulga storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach. Will Rogers Tower 5 is on drain 100 yards...
8 has been a wild ride. And it was no different for comedian and actor Adam Devine. The Righteous Gemstones star embarked on quite the health journey in 2024, including putting on 25 pounds of "sympathy weight" during his wife's pregnancy and becoming a first-time Dad. The life experiences gave him the wake-up call he needed to refocus on his health. With his newfound role as a parent, Devine's health journey became less about looking camera-ready and more about showing up for his family. He...
Reading the news today, you might wonder if earning a college degree is still worth the investment. With stories of declining enrollment, rising student debt, and the growing success of high-profile entrepreneurs who skipped college altogether, it's no surprise many are questioning the value of a degree. Yet, despite these concerns, college remains a smart choice for most people. In this article, Study.com separates fact from fiction—debunking myths, exploring affordable pathways, and showing h...
Early on a Thursday morning in Jacksonville, Florida, Ryan Moran and his wife are chatting over breakfast. The couple talk finances, bills, monthly budgets, and the possibility of buying their first home. The COVID-19-era federal student loan moratorium would have been a relief for their finances if not for the private student loan bill arriving like clockwork every month during the pause. Moran, 27, adds up several years of student loan payments—an especially deflating calculation countless b...
Filling a space with cheap furniture is easy. It's out there, it's shiny, and it promises all the bells and whistles for a fraction of the price. But "affordable" furniture isn't as budget-friendly as it seems. Beneath the glossy veneer and fake wood grain lie hidden costs that sneak up on our wallets, health, and the planet. House of Leon shares why investing in sustainable, well-made furniture is a choice that'll pay off long after that "bargain" couch bites the dust. 1. Longevity: The True...
It's the break of dawn in early December, eerie quiet, and bare trees stand frozen and tense against the biting wind. The atmosphere feels electric against gray clouds that blanket the sky, layering shades of dark, loom like a wall in the distance. Tiny flurries of leaves swirl sporadically as if they are rushing to flee. You've laced up your boots, stacked the snack pail, and are sipping piping hot Fire Grounds Bubba Brew from a trusty no-spill traveler mug. Outside, your truck idles in the...
