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Articles from the September 1, 2016 edition


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  • Mexican Crooner Juan Gabriel Dies at 66 in Santa Monica

    Observer Staff|Sep 1, 2016

    Tributes have come in from Mark Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, for the man known as Juan Gabriel. Alberto Aguilera Valadez, better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel, 66, was a Mexican singer and songwriter. Colloquially nicknamed as Juanga and El Divo de Juárez, Juan Gabriel was known for his flamboyant style, which broke barriers within the Latin music market. Having sold over 100 million copies worldwide, Juan Gabriel is among Latin America's best-selling singer-songwriters. His eighteenth...

  • Facebook Southwest Ticket Scam: No free tickets for 90th Anniversary

    Observer Staff|Sep 1, 2016

    Southwest airlines is not giving away free tickets for its 90th anniversary. This is a scam that has been around periodically since 2011. The scam says that if you share the link with 15 friends after answering three survey questions, you will win 2 free tickets to any destination. File this one under too good to be true! Scammers and malware perps are always looking for ways to lure in the unwary. Tickets seem like something that a business could give away as a promotion. If you click on the li...

  • Chris Brown Arrested for Assault With a Deadly Weapon On Woman Brown Calls "a Stalker"

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 1, 2016

    Update 5 pm PST: R&B singer Chris Brown was arrested Tuesday after a woman claimed he threatened her with a gun, Los Angeles police said hours after officers arrived at the entertainer's Tarzana mansion and returned with a search warrant. "Mr. Brown is going to be transported where he will be arrested for ADW — assault with a deadly weapon," LAPD Lt. Chris Ramirez told reporters at around 5 p.m. local time (8 p.m. ET). Brown was arrested and will be formerly booked sometime Tuesday night or e...

  • $170,000 in Grant Money Given SMC Faculty, by Santa Monica College Foundation

    Grace Smith, Santa Monica College|Sep 1, 2016

    The Santa Monica College Foundation says it has awarded a total of over $170,000 for a "President's Circle Award for Innovation and Progress", four "Chair of Excellence" grants, and 22 "Margin of Excellence" mini-grants to Santa Monica College (SMC) professors. "These awards represent the truly distinctive and innovative learning experience that Santa Monica College ­­professors provide to our diverse student body," said Lizzy Moore, SMC Interim Dean of Institutional Advancement. "We are extreme...

  • Federal Judge Refuses to Block New California Vaccine Law

    Liz Miller|Sep 1, 2016
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    A federal judge has refused to block a new California vaccination law, which eliminates an exemption based on the parents' personal beliefs. The law requires children in both public and private schools to be inoculated against 10 contagious illnesses. "Society has a compelling interest in fighting the spread of contagious diseases through mandatory vaccination of school-age children," said U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw of San Diego. He noted in Friday's ruling that the California Supreme...

  • Some in Congress Oppose Saudi Arms Sale Proposed by Obama Administration

    Christine Emerson, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 1, 2016

    Congressman Ted Lieu (D Los Angeles) has led a 64-member bipartisan group in writing to President Obama in opposition of a proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia. The group of legislators believe congress needs more time to debate the merits of providing more arms to Saudi Arabia in light of their recent conduct in Yemen. Lieu writes, "The actions of the Saudi-led Coalition in Yemen are as reprehensible as they are illegal. The multiple, repeated airstrikes on civilians look like war crimes....

  • The Other Venice Film Festival October 7-9, 2016

    OVFF Press Release

    Filmmakers from the area and abroad - including Australia, England and Germany - descended on Venice for three days of film screenings, premieres, sell out crowds, spirited Q&A sessions, panel discussions, local art on display and parties with live music and Dj's. The Thirteenth season of events starts at 6:pm with Opening Night red carpet,cocktail party ,art show feature film "The Head Thieves"directed by Mike Hermosa Cast : Mikey Gooch, Dante Basco, Dion Basco & Daniel Baldwin Art show by...

  • Actor Gene Wilder Dead at 83. So Long, Willy Wonka

    Liz Miller, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 1, 2016

    Iconic comedy actor Gene Wilder, has died at age 83. Wilder is probably best remembered by many for his role as candy tycoon Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." He starred in a number of classic films during the 70s and 80s, many made in collaboration with his friend director Mel Brooks, including "The Producers," "Young Frankenstein," and "Blazing Saddles." Wilder's wide-eyed look came across as both childlike and mysterious, making him the perfect choice for...