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Articles from the October 14, 2020 edition


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  • Infamous for Counterfeits and Flawed Products, Wish.com has Filed a Draft with SEC to go Public

    Craig Crosby, The Counterfeit Report|Oct 14, 2020

    October 13, 2020, Los Angeles, CA – Consumers looking to Wish.com may be attracted to its brand-name products offered by China sellers at a fraction of retail. Shipping may take weeks, or over a month for customers who prioritize savings over speed of delivery. However, many items are counterfeit, fake, or replica products, a common issue among major e-commerce sites including Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. Wish announced it filed a confidential draft to go public with the SEC, a tactic that d...

  • Traffic Collision at Pico and Stewart Tuesday Morning Kills a Female Pedestrian.

    Police Capt Saul Rodriguez, SMPD PIO|Oct 14, 2020

    Tuesday morning at about 8:00 a.m., the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to a radio call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a female pedestrian and vehicle at Pico Blvd and Stewart Avenue. When officers arrived, they discovered a pedestrian in the roadway suffering from severe head trauma. The involved vehicle along with the driver was on scene when officers arrived. Officers rendered immediate medical aid to the pedestrian. Santa Monica Fire Department Paramedics...

  • Unlawful Detainer Trials, Family Law Hearings and 2 day Trials Allowed to Proceed in Los Angeles Superior Courts

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 14, 2020

    The Los Angeles County Superior Court will move forward with certain jury trials and non-jury trials, announced the presiding judge announced on Friday. Masks, social distancing and hand washing will have to protect jurors, so that civil and criminal constitutional rights may be preserved during the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. Given that there is a Federal, a California State, and a Los Angeles County stay on evictions (lawyers call them "Unlawful Detainers"). It is unclear what Judge...

  • Dozens of Local Ballots Found in Trash Bin, Alleges SM City Council Candidate

    Mary Leipziger, Senior Staff Photographer.|Oct 14, 2020

    Oscar de la Torre, the often outspoken candidate for Santa Monica City Council alleges that dozens of ballots were found in a trash can. He has called a press conference for 3 pm Wednesday. We sent our most senior staff photographer, Mary Leipziger, to attend. "A young man in a chartreuse jacket said came home from work at 4 AM Thursday October 8. (He would not give me his name, nor some photos he says he has). He is a local resident, and found his neighbors congregating in an alley between...

  • The All-New, Fresh Food Fare of Nueva in Venice: Welcome To The Hood!

    Chanin Victor, Observer Calendar Editor|Oct 14, 2020

    Vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and cocteles that will make your tongue roll with a passion. On a weekend, we think Mexican food is always a good idea! I recently got a chance to have a date-night with my husband, our first since Covid-19 disrupted our lives. We wanted something casual and were interested in trying out a "new" restaurant, one we hadn't been to before. Those who speak Spanish understand why we went to Nueva! Cuando quieras algo nuevo, dirígete a Nueva! NUEVA, the new...

  • Larger Than Life Día de los Muertos Art Installation Featuring La Catrina Sculptures Comes to the Iconic Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier Saturday, October 31 - Monday, November 2

    Chanin Victor, Observer Events Editor

    Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) and the Santa Monica Pier Corporation are honoring Día de los Muertos, highlighting the traditional Mexican cultural celebration of life and death, with a larger than the after-life art installation on Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier. Sculptures of La Catrina, one of Día de los Muertos' most recognizable figures, by Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltero will be viewable at nine locations throughout the Promenade and four locations on the Pier b...

  • California Gov. Newsom is the New Owner of the Plantation, Patronizing and Condescending with his Health Equity Metric

    Corva Corvax, A Logical Opinion|Oct 14, 2020

    Governor Newsom released a new "equity metric" last week that adds to the requirements necessary before a county can move to a less restrictive tier. The census tracts in the lowest quartile of the Healthy Place Index (HPI) must now meet a threshold close to that of the county as a whole. The HPI is defined by the California Department of Public Health as "a composite measure of socioeconomic opportunity applied to census tracts that includes 25 individual indicators across economic, social,...

  • Lynn Case: Mom-prenuer of FIT4MOM Santa Monica is an Awesome MOM BOSS!

    Chanin Victor, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 14, 2020

    We are so excited to highlight Lynn Case, from FIT4MOM Santa Monica, an awesome Mom Boss and Mom-prenuer! FIT4MOM is the nation's leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, their fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit. I've known Lynn for a long time through Stroller Strides/FIT4MOM and together with Books and Cookies...

  • Rap Artist Tory Lanez aka Daystar Peterson Charged with Shooting at a Woman in Hollywood Hills

    Greg Risling, Media Relations, LA County District Attorney|Oct 14, 2020

    The rap artist known as Tory Lanez has been charged with assaulting a female friend in the Hollywood Hills earlier this year, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced today. Daystar Peterson aka Tory Lanez (dob 7/27/92) was charged today in case BA490599 with one felony count each of assault with semiautomatic firearm – personal use of a firearm – and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. The defendant also faces a gun allegation and that he personally inf...

  • Santa Monica Pier is Now Open, and its Businesses Give Away Merchandise to Visitors

    Chanin Victor, Observer Events Editor|Oct 14, 2020

    Santa Monica Pier is launching a new Pier Prize Card September 28 - November 8, offering guests an opportunity to win prizes for making purchases at participating Pier businesses. For every separate purchase over $10, guests will receive a Pier Prize Card stamp; collect all three stamps and enter to win the weekly raffle. Winners are chosen every Friday with prizes including Santa Monica hotel stays, restaurant gift cards, exclusive merchandise and much more. Pier Prize Cards are available at...

  • Amazon Disputes California Appeals Court Decision they are Liable for Faulty Products Sold on their Website

    Craig Crosby, The Counterfeit Report|Oct 14, 2020

    October 6, 2020, Los Angeles, CA – Amazon is fighting back against a landmark California Appeals Court decision that held the e-commerce giant strictly liable for dangerous products sold on its website. Amazon appealed to the CA Supreme Court arguing that the court took an "unprecedented leap" when it found that Amazon was not shielded from liability for dangerous products that injure or kill consumers. The decision parallels the same liability that exists for manufacturers, distributors, and b...

  • Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Begin Before Senate Judiciary Committee

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 14, 2020

    With a Covid-19 facemask over her face, Justice Amy Coney Barrett looked very much like a hostage, as she sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday morning October 12th, 2020. The confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee were held 22 days before the November 3rd national election. "I'm so glad people at the White House Super Spreader Event" said Dem. Sen. Corey Booker "had access to the world's best medical care." "The problem is the people who are working...