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Articles from the September 22, 2017 edition


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  • Porter Ranch: Another Aliso Canyon for Southern California Gas Company?

    Nancy Kaufman, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 22, 2017

    On September 13, 2017, activist groups Save Porter Ranch and Food and Water Watch hosted a rally, "Health Crisis Cover Up in North Valley! " The purpose of this event was to support Dr. Jeffrey Nordella, the only doctor helping Porter Ranch and San Fernando Valley residents cope with the toxic exposure from Aliso canyon," they said. According to Save Porte Ranch's Facebook page, this sudden termination for Dr. Nordella could be a cover up, since he was the only doctor helping North Valley...

  • Face Forward Charity Gala Promises To Be, An Arabian Night To Remember

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 22, 2017

    Face Forward charity co-founder trail blazer Deborah Alessi does not believe in doing things in half measures. If you met the beautiful, forceful Scottish import you would know in a matter of minutes she is strong willed, straight talking and has a huge heart. Over the past few years she and her like minded philanthropic husband, Dr. David Alessi have put all their attributes, talents and goodwill into the charity they both helm, https://www.faceforwardla.org/ First founded in 2007 Face Forward...

  • Brilliant Story Telling Moments in "Swiping Mr Right" at the Santa Monica Playhouse

    Monica Schober, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 22, 2017

    Sit down in your seat at the Santa Monica Playhouse - a space bathed in violet light occupied by one small, square, cloth covered table and a plain black lacquered chair. You'll be glad you did. If you are anything like Saturday Sept 16th's audience, (we saw people ranging in age from mid 30's to 93) you will laugh out loud, nod and shake your head in sympathy, sigh and even be moved to shout out. And you'll be witness to a personal revelation pertinent to all who engage in this endeavor called...

  • Maybe the Mayans Made a Typo--Doomsday Predictors Now Claim the World Ends on September 23, 2017

    Daniel Margolis|Sep 22, 2017

    Not even a month after the United States was united in darkness for reasons other than the Trump Administration (i.e., the Great American Coast-To-Coast Total Eclipse), North America appears to be headed toward a cataclysmic demise. First, there was Hurricane Harvey, which basically swallowed Houston. Then came Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm that was so powerful it sucked up all the water from the ocean in parts of the Bahamas and turned Richard Branson's once luxurious paradise island into...

  • Activists Liken City Hall Mural to a Confederate Flag or Statue in Santa Monica

    Zoe Muntaner, Compassionate Santa Monica|Sep 22, 2017

    "What's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a second hand emotion What's love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken." ~TinaTurner Update from the Office of Civic Wellbeing was presented to Santa Monica City Council under the Special Agenda Items at the September 12 meeting. On the heels of the renewed call for removal of the historic Stanton Macdonald-Wright City Hall mural, one of its most relevant highlights involve intensive staff training on...

  • City Manager Rick Cole: How Santa Monica Can Do More for its Homeless Population.

    Rick Cole, City Manager|Sep 22, 2017

    We already do a lot in Santa Monica, but obviously the explosion in the regional homeless population (up 23% in one year in LA County) is hitting us with a 26% increase in our annual count here in Santa Monica. No one pretends we can solve homelessness in 8.3 square miles, but Santa Monica is determined to do everything we can within our borders. As to what's new, we are doing several new things and are working on more: · In July we completed a pilot joint effort between Police Patrol and...

  • Store Closing Sales Launch Saturday at all Giggle Stores Opening Discounts up to 50%

    Observer Staff|Sep 22, 2017

    BOSTON, MA (9/22/17) – giggle, inc. – a retailer offering the best in high-end baby products will be closing its store locations within the next several weeks. The company has 4 locations, one of which is at 2212 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. The closing is a symptom not only of US retail moving online, but also of high rents in Santa Monica, and other high end retail locations. It is a curious paradigm that just as retail has moved increasingly online, rents in Santa Monica have risen. Sto...

  • Robert Spencer Tells Santa Monica Women #Republicans About #PussyHats and #VaginaCostumes

    Michael Greer|Sep 22, 2017

    The Santa Monica Republican Women Federated held their September monthly luncheon at the Beverly Hills Women's Club due to the overwhelming response to speaker Robert Spencer and the subject, "The Left's Jihad Against the Freedom of Speech". Those on the Right are acutely aware that our speech is being censored and silenced. As people arrived and gathered around tables, the talk was of how many ways our speech is being silenced. Robert Spencer began by saying if he were to name the time we are l...

  • U.S. Warns of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria

    Sep 22, 2017

    The infrastructure damage in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria have significantly impacted residents' ability to get vital health and safety information. As the attached map shows, there are a significant number of residents in your area from Puerto Rico, and they could share this critical information with their friends and relatives who live in Puerto Rico. Protecting health following hurricanes: People living outside of the area affected by Hurricane Maria can help keep their family and...

  • After Her Mother Died, She Resolved to Fight Alzheimer's Disease With All Her Might

    Allyson Laughlin, Alzheimers Assn|Sep 22, 2017

    When Palm Springs native Judy Gelfand lost her life to Alzheimer's disease after her mother, Gertrude Glazer Jaffe, succumbed to the devastating disease as well, her family immediately resolved to attack Alzheimer's with all of its might. Judy's husband, Marshall M. Gelfand, established The Judy Fund at the Alzheimer's Association in 2003. Since its inception, this family fund has invested over $7.5 million in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association with one clear mission: to help create...

  • EMMY nominees the big winners at the GBK Pre- Emmy luxury Lounge 2017

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 22, 2017

    Los Angeles, September 19th, 2017--The EMMY'S are the gold standard for the best talent in TV industry. In this most awaited award seasons of the year, the best and most glamorous comes out to celebrate and recognize the best in the industry. EMMY Luxury gifting lounges have long been an exciting part of the festivities and GBK media marketing brand has been a pioneer in the celebrity gifting experiences. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an array of exciting...

  • DPA EMMY Pre-Awards Gift Suite a big success and sure to be enjoyed by all who attended.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 22, 2017

    9/19/17, Hollywood: For one of the most awaited award seasons of the year, the EMMY Awards, DPA was once again the sponsor for the 2017 Pre-Awards gift suite. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an array of exciting and cutting edge brands and products. DPA, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Nathalie Dubois- Sissoko, whose vision was to show her genuine appreciation to well deserved TV and Film artists who have inspired and uplifted audiences through...

  • Charmaine Blake Dazzles Again at Annual Emmy Ultra Gold Celebrity Gifting Suite

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 22, 2017

    Beverly Hills, September 19th, 2017- The 69th annual EMMY awards were held this year on September 18th, 2017 at the Microsoft Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. Once again, premiere `Entertainment marketing company, Charmaine Blake has hosted the Annual Charmaine Blake Ultra Gold Emmy Gifting Lounge. This year's fabulous event was held at a private residence in Beverly Hills, California and was enjoyed by all. As every year, nominees, presenters and celebrities were presented with fabulous gifts i...