Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Courts & Rulings Court narrows law used to target white supremacists A federal appeals court on Thursday struck down portions of an anti-riot law used to target white supremacists. Still, the ruling found enough of the law constitutional to reinstate charges against four men prosecuted under the statute. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision overturned a district court judge's ruling in 2019 that found key sections of the Federal Anti-Riot Act violated the First...
The Santa Monica Police Dept. has appealed for the public's assistance in finding two African American suspects who stabbed a couple in an attempt to snatch a purse. The women was treated at a local hospital with moderate stab wounds. The press release, written by Lt. Rudy Flores, follows. On Sunday, March 14, 2021 about 3:15 PM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers responded to a radio call for service near the 1300 Block of Grant Street. When officers arrived on...
Despite warnings from more 100 university scholars and academics that the third draft of the state-mandated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC) contained numerous empirically false and politically-motivated claims about the educational benefits of ethnic studies, the CA Department of Education (CDE) refused to remove any of the claims from the final draft of the ESMC. That draft was released last Friday and is slated for approval by the State Board of Education next week. I...
There is more for Santa Monica and Westside residents in the recently-passed $1.9 trillion federal stimulus bill than $1,400 checks. The City of Santa Monica is slated to receive $29.3 million in federal grants, according to a report from the League of California Cities. Malibu will get $2.2 million, Culver City $7.3 million, Beverly Hills $6.3 million, while West Hollywood is expecting $6.8 million. Santa Monica Interim City Manager Lane Dilg said the federal aid of $29.3...
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you're waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here are five reasons why this is the perfect time to sell your house if you're ready. 1. There's high demand from homebuyers. Buyer demand is strong right now, and buyers are active in the market. ShowingTime, which tracks the average number of b...
According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it's largely driven by the lasting impact the pandemic is having on our lifestyles. As many of us spend extra time at home, we're reevaluating what "home" means and what we may need in one going forward. Here are 4 reasons people are reconsidering where they live and why they're expecting to buy a home this year. 1. Record-Low Mortgage Interest Rates In 2020, the average interest...
