Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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The Los Angeles Times has been attacking him for weeks. He's being outspent ten to one. National leaders like Kamala Harris, Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi have trash talked him. So it's clear Larry Elder has a shot at the Governor's mansion in this recall election versus Governor Gavin Newsom. Elder is a registered Republican, but he is a philosophical Libertarian. As a Libertarian, Elder believes individuals should make the decisions that are best for them. Like Libertarianism itself, Elder...
In an example of the consequences of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon's zero bail policy, a suspect was able to break into and rob the same restaurant on the Third Street Promenade three times in one week. Jason Tyrone Strickland, 42, allegedly homeless, was observed on surveillance footage breaking into the CULT restaurant on the Third Street Promenade on August 20, 22, and 26. He was issued citations and let go about his business on the first two occasions, which is current protocol...
(8/31/21) A West Hollywood community advocate is working to shine a light on the dark practice of chemsex and the way its discussed on dating apps like Grindr. Chemsex is the practice of using certain drugs (meth, GHB, cocaine, MDMA/ecstasy) to enhance sexual experiences. Chemsex is popular among gay men, many of whom use the app Grindr to make connections. "Grindr is the number one gay dating app, a lot of people use it to make friendships, or form relationships or one night stands", said...
California Supreme Court rejects attempt to make it harder to impose death penalty California's top court rejected an attempt to make it harder to impose the death penalty, ruling Thursday in favor of the current system where jurors need not unanimously agree on aggravating factors used to justify the punishment. Jurors already must unanimously agree to impose a death sentence, and to do so must decide that aggravating factors outweigh mitigating circumstances. AP--Judge has immunity even if he...
Infectious Disease Doctor From UCLA Health Warns City About Threat of Typhoid and HIV in Garages Used as Campground by Homeless Third Street Promenade property owner John Alle asked Dr. Lewis Simon, an infectious disease doctor from UC San Diego, currently working for Santa Monica's UCLA Health Center, to walk through the city's public garages with him over a year ago, when Alle first noted the meth manufacture and human waste in the structures. Dr. Simon came on his own tour of the area last...
On Friday August 21, 2021 the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation held its 21st Annual Celebrity Dinner, at Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. This fabulous celebrity filled fundraiser had a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and live entertainment, including comedian Cedric the Entertainer. This 21st Annual Celebrity Dinner honored five great men: Smokey Robinson, who is one of the world's greatest musical icons, and lyrical poet whose career has extended over 50 years. As a music...
Ready for a boo-tiful Halloween experience? The entire holiday lives in one fun-filled place at HAUNTOWEEN LA, where families can stop in for a spell and let the ghoul times roll for as long as they like, footloose and car-free! HAUNTOWEEN LA is back and will be open nightly from October 1 through October 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PT, at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA. " 2021 is about getting back to the fun festivities that families deserve to enjoy, while still being...
In recognition of Rail Safety Month and U.S. Rail Safety Week in September, the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, is elevating educational resources and tools that can help individuals stay safe around railroad tracks. Digital tools and resources are available on the Pacific Surfliner website including activities for kids, lesson plans for teachers and parents, and downloadable presentations tha...
Santa Monica Place announces the addition of its newest retailer, Elie Tahari. Located on level 1 of the shopping center, this will be the first Los Angeles location for the global fashion brand and the second location in California. For over 45 years, Elie Tahari has created timeless, ready-to-wear and professional womenswear, expanding to include sunglasses and accessories. The internationally-renowned brand has a global presence on five continents and is sold in more than 600 stores in over...