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Articles from the September 10, 2021 edition


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  • When is it Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security?

    Rusty Gleer, Association of Mature American Citizens|Sep 10, 2021

    Ask Rusty – Is It Always Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security? Dear Rusty: I'm 66 years old and still (self) employed as a home builder. I have not taken Social Security benefits yet, and don't need to at this time. If relevant, my business struggled when I first started it five years ago, but did well last year, and I'll have my highest earning year in my life this year and possibly next year as well. My question is, and it may be dumb, is it always best to delay Social Security u...

  • LA Sheriff Succeeds in Removing Homeless Encampments From Venice Boardwalk

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 10, 2021

    Authorities may claim success in removing homeless people from the Venice boardwalk, a task that seemed impossible at the beginning of the summer. In my Labor Day visit to the Boardwalk, I saw no homeless encampments in a four block stretch from Windward Circle North. The area was filled with homeless tents and makeshift huts just 8 weeks ago. "It started about six weeks ago" said Keith Parker, whose family owns Big Daddy's Pizza near Horizon and the Boardwalk. "I credit Sheriff Villeneuva. He...

  • 'Ambush Shooting' Lands 1 Suspect in Hospital, 2 in Culver City Jail

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 10, 2021

    Culver City police have arrested two people on attempted murder charges and one man on accessory charges in connection with an ambush shooting last month. One of the suspects was apparently shot by the victim and ended up in a local hospital, according to Culver City Police Department. The shooting occurred around 2:40 a.m. on August 24 in the area of Mentone Ave. and Culver Blvd., said CCPD in a press release. Witnesses told police that they heard gunshots and saw a black man drop a handgun in...

  • On California Recall Ballot, A Yes Vote is Clearly Visible through the Return Mail Envelope

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 10, 2021

    Ok, so check this out. California, the bluest Democrat state in the US, has a recall election against the most unpopular Governor in State history, Gavin Newsom. They want to project fairness in a one party state where elections are engineered, a State that produced Nancy Pelosi and Gov. Brown. And they send out ballots. According to the Hill, the envelope provided to mail in your ballots, has 2 holes in it. One can see how whether the Voter voted "Yes" or "No" through those holes. And we...

  • Santa Monica Police, Fire Departments To Commemorate 20th Anniversary of 9/11

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 10, 2021

    The Santa Monica police and fire departments will conduct a brief and solemn ceremony this Saturday, September 11, in remembrance of those who perished 20 years ago during the terrorists' attacks at the Word Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field. The 30-minute ceremony will start at 8 a.m. at Fire Station 1, located at 1337 7th Street. In attendance will be Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich, local police officials, interim Fire Chief Wolfgang Knabe and the chaplain of fire depar...