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Articles from the October 7, 2024 edition


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  • BREAKING NEWS: Democrats Plan to Steal this Election Using Overseas Ballots, Elon Musk Retweets

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 7, 2024

    The Dems plan to steal the 2024 Presidential Election for Kamala Harris through the use of overseas ballots. This according to a X.com post from Joel Berry, Managing Editor of the Babylon Bee. Elon Musk retweeted the post. The post appears below: "Some fun facts about the Democrat plan to steal elections using "overseas" ballots: -Through the UOCAVA/overseas program, you can register to vote online without providing ID, SSN, or proof of citizenship/address. -You can register in any state, at...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Susan Beth Atkin, 65, Had a Lifelong Passion For Classical Piano, Ballet and the Arts

    Michael Bruce, Her brother.|Oct 7, 2024
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    It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Beth Atkin, known lovingly as Beth, who left this world on September 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born on March 29, 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts, to Dr. Norman Atkin and Mrs. Nancy Atkin (née Shustick), Beth spent her formative years in Hollywood, FL, and West Stockbridge, MA, where she developed her passion for classical piano, ballet and the arts, that would resonate throughout her life. A member of...

  • BREAKING NEWS: What Factors Go into Calculating a Wife's Social Security Survivor Benefit?

    Rusty Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens|Oct 7, 2024

    Ask Rusty - Will my Wife's Survivor Benefit Less if she Claimed Her Social Security Early? Dear Rusty: I claimed Social Security at 70. My wife claimed her own SS at 62, and her earnings were significantly lower than mine. I understand my wife will be eligible to claim my benefit if I pass before she does, but will Social Security reduce that benefit because she didn't wait until age 65 to claim hers? Signed: Concerned Husband Dear Concerned: Your wife's benefit as your surviving spouse will be...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Car Hangs Over the Edge of Parking Structure 4 in Downtown Santa Monica Friday

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 7, 2024
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    Just when you think you’re having a tough day, imagine this: On the afternoon of Friday, October 4, 2024, an unidentified woman experienced a close call that could have ended in disaster. Driving her SUV in Parking Structure 4 in Downtown Santa Monica, she somehow managed to bypass the wire rope barriers designed to prevent vehicles from going over the edge of the structure’s fourth floor. The SUV came dangerously close to plunging off the side, leaving it precariously perched on the edge of...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Homeless Man Stabs Officer 4 Times at SMPD Headquarters, Causing the Officer to Draw his Weapon and Shoot Suspect Dead

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 7, 2024

    Santa Monica police are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 5 PM Saturday, October 5th, 2024, near the intersection of Olympic Drive and 4th Street. According to initial reports from scanner traffic, a Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officer was stabbed by a homeless man, prompting the officer to respond by drawing his firearm and shooting the assailant. The incident took place at the Santa Monica Police Department's headquarters, escalating quickly...

  • Jared Kushner: "Anyone who has been calling for a ceasefire in the North is wrong. There is no going back for Israel."

    Jared Kushner, Former Special Advisor to Pres. Trump|Oct 7, 2024

    September 27th is the most important day in the Middle East since the Abraham Accords breakthrough. I have spent countless hours studying Hezbollah and there is not an expert on earth who thought that what Israel has done to decapitate and degrade them was possible. This is significant because Iran is now fully exposed. The reason why their nuclear facilities have not been destroyed, despite weak air defense systems, is because Hezbollah has been a loaded gun pointed at Israel. Iran spent the la...

  • Damage From Hurricane Helene Much Wider and More Severe Than Initially Hoped

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 7, 2024

    Indications are that the damage from Hurricane Helene is much greater than initially hoped. Asheville NC is without power or water. Greenville, NC, the Tennessee Valley, and parts of Georgia are flooded and underwater. In Asheville NC 100,000 people will be without water for weeks. The death toll is 103, but hundreds more are unaccounted for and presumed dead. Asheville's historic Biltmore Village was submerged. The Swannanoa River reached #flood levels not seen since 1791. A few quotes from...

  • Westside Ballet Dancers Hit the Beach for Coastal Cleanup Day: Making Waves On and Off the Stage

    Jill Homes, Special to the Observer|Oct 7, 2024

    9/28/24: On National Dance Day, 36 ballerinas from Westside Ballet swapped pointe shoes for gloves and bags, dedicating their Saturday morning to environmental stewardship at Santa Monica's Coastal Cleanup Day. Joining forces with over a thousand volunteers, including divers from the Eco Dive Center, the dancers helped remove more than 400 pounds of trash from the shores, including unusual finds like electric scooters and even wedding dresses. Martine Harley, Westside Ballet's Artistic...

  • Beach Warnings for Los Angeles County October 1, 2024

    LA Department of Public Health|Oct 7, 2024

    October 1, 2024 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: Windward storm drain at Venice Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swim area. Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove The entire swim area. Marie Canyon Storm...

  • The Daily Santa Monica Crime and Drug Video - October 2, 2024

    Santa Monica Coalition|Oct 7, 2024
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    Santa Monica's City Council thinks the city is just fine. One councilmember called the homeless residents our neighbors, their wants and desires equivalent to those of people who pay rent and pay taxes. The 'freedom' of some, most of whom suffer from drug addiction and mental illness, to live in filth, disease and to commit crimes with impunity, is valued over the ability of the rest of society to live healthy lives in law and order. Watch the videos shot and distributed by the Santa Monica...

  • Santa Monica Observer Endorses the Safety Slate for City Council: Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr. Vivian Roknian

    Observer Staff|Oct 7, 2024

    As Santa Monica faces rising concerns about crime and public safety, it's more important than ever for voters to understand which candidates genuinely prioritize safety and security for our community. This election, we strongly endorse the slate of Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr. Vivian Roknian for Santa Monica City Council. These candidates have consistently shown a commitment to tackling the city's safety challenges head-on, standing in stark contrast to their opponents...