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Articles from the March 7, 2022 edition


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  • The Russians Love Their Children Too: Sting Releases New Version on Youtube

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 7, 2022

    British singer Gordon Sumner (aka Sting) has re-released "The Russians Love Their Children Too" to highlight Russia's invasion of Ukraine. At the beginning, he receives this preface: "I've only rarely sung this song in the many years since it was written, because I never thought it would be relevant again. But In light of one man's woefully misguided decision to invade a peaceful unthreatening neighbor, I sing it again. To the Ukrainians fighting this tyranny, and also to the many Russians...

  • Loss of Parking Structure 3 Causing Traffic Snarls in Downtown Santa Monica

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff|Mar 7, 2022

    March 2, 2022 - A traffic study done by local business owners shows that the removal of Parking Structure 3 from use has already caused considerable traffic backup in the downtown area during peak retail and entertainment hours. This outcome was predicted by earlier traffic studies by the same company. The Parking Network (TPN) conducted a parking and traffic study for the weekend of the Super Bowl, February 12 and 13. While this might seem like an outlier regarding traffic and parking needs,...

  • Appeals Court Clears Way For Demolition of Parking Structure 3 in Downtown Santa Monica

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff|Mar 7, 2022

    March 3, 2022 - Yesterday the California Court of Appeal ruled against a property owner's group to allow the City of Santa Monica to demolish Parking Structure 3 on 4th Street in downtown Santa Monica. The parking structure has been a bone of contention between merchants, property owners, and residents on the one hand and the social-justice-minded Santa Monica City Council on the other. The city government intends to demolish the garage, which holds 336 parking spaces, and build supportive...

  • Ukrainians and others (Even a Few Russians) Protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Los Angeles

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 7, 2022

    "This is the beginning of World War III," said one UCLA student named Illia, who was participating in the event on Santa Monica Blvd and Sepulveda. "You guys just haven't figured that out yet," he said grimly. Other demonstrations took place in Westwood Village, near the Santa Monica Pier, and on the Third Street Promenade. One place where demonstrating is illegal is Moscow. Authorities there have arrested 8,000 people, who may be subject to 15 years in prison under newly adopted laws. As...