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Articles from the August 12, 2024 edition


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  • Video: 4.4 Magnitude Earthquake 3 miles SSE of Highland Park, CA Near South Pasadena

    Aug 12, 2024

    A 4.6 magnitude shocker rolled through Santa Monica around 12:18 pm PST Monday. The first jolt was felt as a sharp up and down motion. Highland Park is near South Pasadena. The Quake was relatively shallow which is what made the shaking so intense. The earthquake was felt over a large swatch of Southern California. KABC radio reports that a water main broke in Pasadena City Hall, and was seen flooding a street. Some earthquake videos from Twitter: https://x.com/ABC7/status/18...

  • Dear Voter Regarding Santa Monica City Council Election: Anybody but the SMRR Slate

    Arthur Jeon, Special to the Observer|Aug 12, 2024

    Dear Santa Monica Voters, We are heading into the election season here in Santa Monica and our choices are becoming clear. If you ask any resident what their main concern is, they will respond that it's the crime, safety, and disorder perpetuated by the transient addicts and mentally ill who are using our city as either a toilet, or a pool to hunt victims. In the course of the past month we've seen stabbings, attempted rapes, attempted murders, and the horrific kidnapping of a toddler by a...

  • Pet Adoption Fees Reduced to $10 From August 10 - September 10 - Now is the Time to Clear the Shelters

    Department of Animal Care and Control|Aug 12, 2024

    LOS ANGELES – The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC) is pleased to join NBC4 and Telemundo 52's annual month-long Clear The Shelters™ pet adoption and donation campaign for the tenth consecutive year. The 2024 event will take place from August 10- September 10, 2024. During this time, adoption fees at DACC's seven animal care centers will be reduced to $10 for all dogs and cats. Fees include adoption, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips, but not licenses or...

  • Santa Monica Participates in National Night Out Against Crime With Displays Near City Hall

    David Ganezer|Aug 12, 2024

    Santa Monica took part in the National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday August 6 2024, with an exhibition in front of City Hall Tuesday evening, August 7th. Various equipment was on display. What does the SMPD Mobile Command Center do? "It's for when there's a critical incident over an extended duration of time," said one officer. "We utilize the Mobile Command Center for high-risk calls," said Lt. Erika Aklufi, "including search warrants, within the city where we need to set up a command post...

  • Santa Monica Police Department Seeks a Few Good Men and Women to Become Officers

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 12, 2024

    Like other urban departments, the SMPD could use more qualified applicants. Last Tuesday's NNO included police recruiting. A couple of booths distributed information and answered questions from those who might want to join the 222 officers of the Santa Monica Police Dept. "We are hiring entry levels and laterals," said SMPD background investigator Pardo. "Starting salary range is $85,000 to $135,000. If you'd like to become an officer, there are 4 easy steps: A written test, physical test,...