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Articles from the April 5, 2022 edition


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  • Russian Media Says Ukraine Staged Bucha Massacre, "Just like Mariupol Maternity Hospital Bombing"

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022

    11: Russian state owned website RT.COM alleges that the shootings of civilians in Bucha were staged. Bodies were brought to Bucha several days later, alleges the news source, quoting Russian defense ministry sources. Ukrainian government actors tied hands of the bodies behind their backs, then shot them in the head, so as to fake their deaths and execution by the Russian army, says the English language website. We repeat these allegations not because we think they have any validity, but to...

  • SMMUSD Wants to "Preserve Tradition" of Electing At-Large School Board Members

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022

    The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and City of Santa Monica have filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization County Committee, challenging the constitutionality of a new state law dealing with school board elections. Senate Bill 442, which went into effect January 1, authorizes the County Committee to approve a proposal to establish trustee areas and elect governing board members using district-based elections without submitting the...

  • Court Takes Guilty Plea in Sexual Assault/ Wine Spiking Case in Santa Monica

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022

    Michael Hsu plead guilty to sexually assaulting a female victim, after spiking her wine glass at Fig Restaurant, Miramar Sheraton, with MDMA. This was apparently a woman Hsu was then dating. Surveillance footage captured Hsu spiking the drink. Three women witnessed the drink spiking, reporting it to the female victim. "Don't roofie someone on our watch!" memes of the three women, went viral in 2016, just after the incident. "An electronic search warrant of HSU's cellular phone device later...

  • Santa Monica Police Arrest Couple for Armed Purse Snatching at 25th Street and Alta Avenue

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022

    Santa Monica Police say they arrested a 22 year old man and a 35 year old woman for a drive up armed robbery against a pedestrian and 25th and Alta. They stole a woman's purse early Thursday evening, but were arrested buying gas at a Chevron station shortly thereafter. SMPD says they made the arrest after a chase involving the SWAT team. SMPD chased the suspects after they used a black Glock replica handgun to steal a lady's purse, then stopped at Chevron. The SMPD press release reads: On March...

  • Mass Shooting Incident a Block from California Capitol Building in Sacramento Early Sunday Morning

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022

    Sacramento police are investigating a mass shooting incident in downtown Sacramento. The shooting followed a concert by rapper Taylor the Creator, at about 2 am Sunday. Sixteen people were shot. Six are dead and 12 are injured. Video of the incident on social media shows a group of young people brawling in the street, then shots breaking out. This on the corner of 10th Street between J and K Streets. The video may be seen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/151...

  • California State Legislature Extends Eviction Moratorium to June 30, 2022, For Tenants Who Apply for Relief Funds

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022

    Hours before California's eviction moratorium was set to expire, the State Legislature extended renter protections through the end of June. The extension only applies to tenants impacted by COVID who applied for rental assistance by Thursday, March 31. This three-month extension is intended to give the state enough time to distribute $5 billion in federal funds intended for landlords, while tenants remain in their homes. California received the funds last May. Landlords and property owners...

  • Russia threatens Wikipedia with 4 million ruble fine for inaccurate information about Russian invasion of Ukraine

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022

    The Russian censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, has decided to fine Wikipedia 4,000,000 rubles (about $44,000), for disseminating false information about the Russian "special operation" in Ukraine. "Roskomnadzor sent a notification to the administration of the Internet resource to immediately remove inaccurate information on the subject of the special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine," the agency said on Telegram. Separately, Novaya Gazeta, the last liberal website to dare...

  • Attempted Suicide off Parking Structure Closes Second Street in Downtown Santa Monica

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022
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    6: Santa Monica Police and Fire Department Paramedics were operating on 2nd Street Wednesday afternoon, as an unidentified individual threatened to jump off of Parking Structure 2. They were seen deploying jump cushions in front of, and in alleyway behind the structure. Five black and white units blocked off the entry to the Fairmont Hotel at Ocean and Wilshire Blvd. "Santa Monica Police & Fire Dept Activity" SMPD tweeted at 6 pm. "2nd Street is Closed between Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd...

  • DPA Gifting suite an 'Oasis in the Desert', during the GRAMMY awards in Las Vegas

    Preity Uppala, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022

    Las Vegas, Nevada- April 3rd, 2022- The Music Industry's most awaited award show of the year, the GRAMMY Awards were held in Las Vegas this year. The DPA Pre-Awards Gift suite was like an 'Oasis in the Desert', so to speak. Held at the Circa Las Vegas on the 31st of March and 1st of April 2022, the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an array of exciting and cutting-edge brands and products. A lot of celebrities and musical artists travelled to Las Vegas to visit this luxurious...

  • GBK honors Hollywood's finest at the Oscar Awards Luxury Lounge 2022

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 5, 2022

    March 31st, Los Angeles- This Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2022 Academy Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting its Annual Nominees and presents Luxury Oscar gifting lounge. Held on the 25th and 26th March at gorgeous Four Seasons Hotel nestled in Beverly Hills, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. This Oscar season saw the GBK collaborate with eBay, a pioneer in high-value...