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Articles from the August 9, 2019 edition


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  • People's Liberation Army Preparing to Quash Hong Kong Strike

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 9, 2019

    With Hong Kong is paralyzed by a general strike, Beijing appears to have lost patience with its restive former British colony. The extradition law that initially sparked the protests has been withdrawn, but the protests have continued and China has decided to show who's in charge in this City of 4 million Chinese people. The People’s Liberation Army will mobilize and take control of the streets by Friday, according to mobilization orders released to the local press. On the eve of Thursday's a...

  • Kids Reportedly Rob, Assault Other Kids on Expo Train in Culver City

    Observer Staff|Aug 9, 2019

    An unverified post on Facebook reports that a gang of kids jumped another group of kids to steal from them, on the Exposition Train between Santa Monica and Culver City. The crime reportedly took place at around 8 pm Friday night, August 2, 2019. One of the victims was reportedly injured. The post, with the names changed, follows: Last night, my boys, their friends, Jason Sara and Eva, took the metro from the beach in Santa Monica to Culver City. A group of about 15 girls and boys jumped them to...

  • Public Library to Host an All Day Celebration of All Things Canine, But Dogs are Not Welcome

    Edited by SM Observer

    Santa Monica Public Library presents Dog Days @ the Library, a day filled with fun dog-related activities on Saturday, August 24, 2019. On this day, we are honoring dogs by recognizing the important roles they play in people's lives. In addition to giving love and companionship, dogs help humans in countless ways such as keeping us safe as watchdogs, assisting as service animals, and aiding in search and rescue. Main Library (601 Santa Monica Blvd.) will host an all-day celebration: 10:30 am:...

  • Man Who Barricaded Himself in Santa Monica Apartment in 2015 Sentenced for Murder

    Observer Staff|Aug 9, 2019

    A 28-year-old man was sentenced today to 16 years to life in state prison for killing a man outside of a South Los Angeles hamburger restaurant in 2015, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Mike Bauer said David Carrillo, 33, of Los Angeles was found guilty on May 21, of one count of second-degree murder with an allegation that he used a knife to commit the murder. During an argument and fight on Feb. 10, 2015, Carrillo fatally stabbed Wesley...